Date: Saturday, June 4, 2011, 3:30pm

Chapter: Pennsylvania

Presenter: Dr. Matthias Seidel, Johns Hopkins University

Location: Classroom 2, University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

Lectures are FREE to ARCE-PA members, $3 for University of Pennsylvania Museum Members, and $5 for the general public.

Description: The lecture is composed as a comprehensive overview to the history and development of the obelisk in Ancient Egypt. Starting with the early evidence from the time of the Old Kingdom, the focus will then shift to examples of the New Kingdom, especially the monumental obelisks of queen Hatshepsut at Karnak. Beside the many religious and dogmatic aspects, problems of quarry-work, transportation and erection will be addressed.