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Meet SHEMU’s new copy editor – Sandra Visser
FIRSTLY, WE WOULD like to thank our outgoing copy editor and writer Jane Mulder for her many years of loyal service. SHEMU would not be where it is today without your valuable contribution. That being said, we would like to give a warm welcome to our new copy editor,...
Join us for this year’s Day School!
Intrepid explorers during ancient times sailed the seas in search of adventure and fortune, facing great dangers in their fragile wooden vessels. Names like Hanno the Carthaginian; Pytheas of Massalia; and Eudoxus of Cyzicus will echo in eternity for their bravery and...
A tribute to Professor Anthony Humphreys – May 16, 1945 to March 20, 2026
Joseph Koetsier shares this heartfelt tribute to our much-loved member FORMER MCGREGOR MUSEUM archaeologist, Emeritus Professor Anthony Humphreys and former chairperson of The Egyptian Society of South Africa, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Cape Town. The...
Ona Viljoen – Pyramids in Peru lecture, January 27, 2026
The pyramids of Caral-Supé...among the oldest in the world The pyramids of Caral-Supé...among the oldest in the world Peru has a rich history of pyramid-building cultures. And it is on the windswept north central coastal region of Peru where archaeologist have...
The Keith Grenville Library and the St Georges Grammar School
We are processing a substantial heritage donated to TESSA from the legacy of our late founder Keith Grenville. Once this collection is included, we will open our enriched library as part of TESSA’s 30th anniversary celebrations in 2026.
October 2025 lecture
What does Pythagoras’ sense of ‘beautiful order’ have to do with the African philosophy of ubuntu? Discover this with Joseph Koetsier in an exploration of three examples within the context of cultural and community healing around the globe. The Egyptian Society of...
Time, the Stars and the Sky-Watchers
Consider the humble calendar. The Ancient Egyptians had calendars. (More than one!) They gave us two lunar calendars, and then the first modern solar civil calendar, which is still used today. This lecture by Dr Lester Cowley presents the history of these calendars....
Day School: Echoes of Empire The Egyptian-Greek Tapestry
The Egyptian Society of South Africa presents: Echoes of Empire: The Egyptian-Greek Tapestry Saturday, August 23, 2025 9.45am–4pm Join us at the Hellenic Community Hall, Mountain Road, Woodstock. Tickets cost R300 (Please provide proof of payment with your booking)....
Ancient Egypt Articles
- FIFA to Allow Pride Flags at World Cup Match After Anti-LGBTQ+ Countries Iran and Egypt Requested a Ban - National Enquirer
- ‘Pride Match’ organizers highlight Seattle’s inclusivity amid opposition from Iran and Egypt - AP News
- A Unique Papyrus of the 'Book of the Dead' Nearly 18 Meters Long Found in Egypt - Inbox.eu
- Pyramids, pharaohs and pure pleasure: Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza - London Evening Standard
- Iran and Egypt avoid talking about World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle - WTOP
- Greece returns ancient Egyptian figurines after artefact trafficking investigation - The National
- Ancient Egyptian artefact goes on display in Swansea exhibition - Wales 247
- Brendan Fraser Explores Egypt’s Treasures at the Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs Exhibition - Egypt Today
- Iran and Egypt want to talk tactics, but Seattle is talking pride - Malay Mail
- Ancient Egyptian mummies and pharaoh sculptures arrive at Tampa Museum of Art - Yahoo
- Colombia Joins Mexico, Argentina, Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, Egypt, and More as Currency Shifts Unlock Cheapest Global Travel Destinations for Canadian Travellers in 2026 - Travel And Tour World
- Painting Egypt in Colour: Bridget Riley’s Egyptian Palette - Egyptian Streets
- Morocco’s hidden history: archaeology, DNA and carbon dating rewrite the story of the ancient world - The Conversation
- Discovering the past: Egyptian-Chinese mission reveals ancient temple in Giza - independentonsaturday.co.za
- Greece Returns Six Ancient Egyptian Artefacts Under UNESCO Convention - cairoscene.com