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Scholars gather in Seattle to discuss ancient Egypt
April 24 2008
...In more than 100 different presentations beginning Friday at the downtown Grand Hyatt Seattle, researchers will present findings on everything Egypt, from customs and clothing to coins, dance, pyramids and more. The event is the 59th annual meeting of The American Research Center in Egypt, a nonprofit formed to facilitate American study in Egypt and to strengthen cultural ties between the countries.
Americans' fascination with ancient Egypt persists partly because "it presents us with two very different faces," said Gerry D. Scott III, the center's director, who is based in Cairo, Egypt. "It's a combination of things that are familiar, that strike a chord with us, and things that are mysterious, that are alluring."
For example, some ancient everyday items such as cosmetic jars and toys might seem familiar today. But mummies, pyramids and the secrets behind them continue to intrigue.
Movie buffs have already seen the work of one of the speakers at this weekend's conference. Stuart Smith has consulted on films such as "Stargate" (1994), "The Mummy" (1999) and "The Mummy Returns" (2001). Other headliners include Kara Cooney, an authority on ancient Egyptian language, and Mark Lehner, an expert on the Giza pyramids.
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Scholars gather in Seattle to discuss ancient Egypt
April 24 2008
...In more than 100 different presentations beginning Friday at the downtown Grand Hyatt Seattle, researchers will present findings on everything Egypt, from customs and clothing to coins, dance, pyramids and more. The event is the 59th annual meeting of The American Research Center in Egypt, a nonprofit formed to facilitate American study in Egypt and to strengthen cultural ties between the countries.
Americans' fascination with ancient Egypt persists partly because "it presents us with two very different faces," said Gerry D. Scott III, the center's director, who is based in Cairo, Egypt. "It's a combination of things that are familiar, that strike a chord with us, and things that are mysterious, that are alluring."
For example, some ancient everyday items such as cosmetic jars and toys might seem familiar today. But mummies, pyramids and the secrets behind them continue to intrigue.
Movie buffs have already seen the work of one of the speakers at this weekend's conference. Stuart Smith has consulted on films such as "Stargate" (1994), "The Mummy" (1999) and "The Mummy Returns" (2001). Other headliners include Kara Cooney, an authority on ancient Egyptian language, and Mark Lehner, an expert on the Giza pyramids.
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