Tomb Robbery in Ancient Egypt

Tomb Robbery in Ancient Egypt

The final presentation in the AIA/SunWatch Winter 2019 Lecture Series She Blinded Me with Science presented by the Archaeological Institute of America’s Abemayor Lecturer Dr. Kate Liszka, from California State University, San Bernardino.

Ancient Egyptians believed that their name, their body, and their memory needed to be preserved to ensure life after death.  So that their memory would persevere for the rest of eternity, they were frequently buried in large visible tombs with the often-luxurious objects that they needed in the afterlife.  These wealth-filled tombs acted like a beacon of opportunity for criminals.  Learn how various tombs were broken into in antiquity, how the Egyptian designed their tombs in an attempt to ward off tomb robbers, and how the tomb robbers were tried and punished for their crimes.

Thanks to the Archaeological Institute of America and the generosity of an anonymous donor, admission to the 2019 She Blinded Me with Science series is free and open to the public. Regular admission fees apply for guests who wish to visit the museum and village before or after each presentation. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pastries will be provided; guests are welcome to bring a beverage.

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Sunwatch Indian Village

Tomb Robbery in Ancient Egypt is taking place at Sunwatch Indian Village, which is located at 2301 West River Road in Dayton. Sunwatch Indian Village - SunWatch is a 13th century American Indian village located along the Great Miami River in Dayton, OH. Archaeological excavations from 1971-1988 revealed a planned, stockaded Fort Ancient period settlement with astronomical alignments.