by Nerine Dorman | Jan 14, 2026 | Society News
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...
by TESSA | Dec 19, 2025 | Society News
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...
by Nerine Dorman | Oct 14, 2025 | Society News
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...
by Nerine Dorman | Jul 23, 2025 | Society News
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....
by Nerine Dorman | Jul 15, 2025 | Society News
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)....
by TESSA | Dec 13, 2024 | Society News
The Society organised a memorial gathering in celebration of the life of Keith Grenville, the patron and founder of TESSA, at 19:30 on Tuesday 17 September, at St George’s Grammar School, Mowbray. Find below the document “In Memory of Keith Grenville” collated...
by TESSA | Jan 7, 2024 | Society News
Treat yourself with a special New Year’s present That brings you to Egypt in Cape Town! FROM THE CAPE TO CAIRO Monday 15 – Friday 19 January 2024 7.00 pm Lecture Hall LT3 Kramer Building Middle Campus, UCT Course Fees R550, or R110 for individual lectures Duration of...
by Nerine Dorman | Sep 25, 2022 | Society News
The Egyptian Society of South Africa (TESSA) is happy and honoured to welcome Egyptian Egyptologist Heba Abd el Gawad, who will be addressing the Society on September 27, 2022. The title of her talk is: “Who Owns Egypt’s Dispersed Heritage”. Biography...
by TESSA | May 23, 2022 | Society News
At last after 2 years of Covid lockdown, your society is up and running again! Our 2nd meeting takes place tomorrow, Tuesday 24th at 7.30pm, at the Jenny Mallett hall at St. George’s Grammar School in Mowbray, members free of charge,visitors pay a small fee....
by TESSA | May 2, 2022 | Society News, Uncategorized
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