Lectures

  • PCMA Seminar: Sanctuary of the Hathor Shrine in the Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahari

    The upcoming PCMA seminar will feature Paulina Staszkiewicz (PCMA UW) with a presentation: “Sanctuary of the Hathor Shrine in the Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahari. Preliminary research of the polychrome relief decoration”. Abstract: This lecture presents preliminary research on the polychrome reliefs in the Hathor Shrine at the Temple of Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahari. Built in […]

  • PCMA Seminar: ‘Pot Talks’ series returns

    The next meeting in the “Pot Talks” series will feature a presentation by Dr. Katarzyna de Lellis-Danys (PCMA UW, MNW): “Strategies of dumping pottery in Roman port at Berenike, Red Sea Coast”. Abstract: This paper explores daily life in Early Roman Berenike through pottery from refuse layers dated to the late 1st century BCE–early 2nd century […]

  • “Poles on the Nile”: guest lecture by Prof. Dietrich Raue

    During this year’s conference “Poles on the Nile”, Prof. Dietrich Raue (Director of the German Archaeological Institute, Cairo) will present: “Together against the time – Archaeology in Egypt”. Abstract: The challenges facing archaeology in Egypt today are manifold. On the scientific side, it is important to question the hypotheses of past times and to utilize the possibilities […]

  • PCMA Seminar: Restoration work in the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari

    During the upcoming PCMA Seminar, Dr. Patryk Chudzik (PCMA UW), Anna Duda-Maczuga (Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw), Wojciech Myjak (freelance), Anna Kudzia (freelance) and Kacper Prus (Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw) will deliver a lecture: “Restoration work in the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari”. Abstract: This lecture will summarize the current restoration work undertaken by the Polish-Egyptian expedition at the temple […]

  • PCMA Seminar: Tool Marks Pattern Analysis

    During the upcoming PCMA Seminar Dr. Dawid Wieczorek (Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw) will deliver a presentation: “Tool Marks Pattern Analysis: morpho-technological studies on Ancient Egyptian and Nubian building stone blocks – possibilities and limitations”. Abstract: Once the Tool Marks Pattern Analysis (TMPA) was developed to stratify epigraphic material, i.e. building dipinti […]

  • PCMA Seminar: Conservation of textiles in the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari

    During the upcoming PCMA Seminar, in the “Current research at Deir el-Bahari” series, Dr. Anna Konopko (Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw) will present a lecture: “Conservation of textiles in the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Current work and research perspectives”. Abstract: “Conservation and research work conducted for two previous seasons by conservators of textiles in […]

  • PCMA Seminar: “Hatshepsut’s artists”

    At the upcoming PCMA seminar in the “Current Research at Deir el-Bahari” series, Dr. Anastasiia Stupko-Lubczynska (PCMA UW) will present a lecture: “Hatshepsut’s Artists”. Abstract: “In Ancient Egypt, the authors are rarely connected to their works. However, the latest research demonstrates that the initial assumptions about the anonymity of Egyptian art as a whole are […]

  • PCMA Seminar – Postponement notice

    Due to the day of mourning declared at the University of Warsaw on May 8th, this week’s PCMA Seminar has been cancelled. The presentation by Paulina Staszkiewicz titled “Sanctuary of the Hathor Shrine in the Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahari. Preliminary research of the polychrome relief decoration” will be rescheduled. The seminar will be held […]

  • PCMA Seminar: Sanctuary of the Hathor Shrine in the Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahari

    The upcoming PCMA seminar will feature Paulina Staszkiewicz (PCMA UW) with a presentation: “Sanctuary of the Hathor Shrine in the Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahari. Preliminary research of the polychrome relief decoration”. Abstract: This lecture presents preliminary research on the polychrome reliefs in the Hathor Shrine at the Temple of Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahari. Built in […]

  • PCMA Seminar: The Baraize Tomb at Deir el-Bahari, 100 Years of Exploration

    During the third PCMA Seminar in the “Current research at Deir el-Bahari” series, Cynthia May Sheikholeslami (independent researcher) will present a lecture: “The Baraize Tomb at Deir el-Bahari, 100 Years of Exploration.” Abstract: “Ninety-two years ago, in the winter/spring of 1933, Emile Baraize discovered a tomb with a cache of coffins while searching the pavements […]

  • PCMA Seminar: “The Hathor Project. Results of an archaeological investigation in the Temple of Hatshepsut”

    During the upcoming PCMA Seminar, in the “Current research at Deir el-Bahari” series, Dr. Patryk Chudzik (PCMA UW) will present a lecture: “The Hathor Project: Results of an Archaeological Investigation in the Temple of Hatshepsut.” Abstract: At the end of 2020, the Polish-Egyptian expedition to Deir el-Bahari initiated a new project in the temple of Hatshepsut, focusing […]

  • PCMA Seminar: Current research at Deir el-Bahari

    In the coming months, the PCMA Seminars will focus on recent research of the Polish-Egyptian Archaeological and Conservation Expedition to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. The first lecture in the “Current research at Deir el-Bahari” series will be “Preliminary conservation research in the Lower Anubis Shrine of the Hatshepsut temple at Deir el-Bahari” presented by Monika […]