Gilded Roman mummy mask from Hawara. Acc. No, 2179. Photo: Paul Cliff
“Dying to Live Again: Mummies in Ancient Egypt and Today”
- Friday 28 March 2014
- Time: 18:00
- Venue: Perth Museum and Art Gallery
- Suitability: Families
- Cost: £5.00
- Booking: Essential
A talk by Dr Campbell Price , Curator of Egypt and the Sudan at Manchester Museum, in conjuction with the newly-opened “Secret Egypt” exhibition in Perth.
Campbell’s work involves caring for one of the finest collections of Ancient Egyptian Mummies in the UK. He was also responsible for translating the hieroglyphic inscription on Perth Museum and Art Galleries own mummy resulting in the discovery of her name – Takherheb. This evening marks the launch of our fundraising campaign to help conserve Takherheb.
The Perth Mummy, Takherheb
Suitable for adults and children aged 10 and over.
Contact details
Perth Museum and Art Gallery
Perth & Kinross Council
George Street
Perth
PH1 5LB
01738 632488
Egypt at the Manchester Museum 
It would be fascinating to hear the lecture but alas the journey up to Scotland is too far. Any chance of a video being made?
Not sure… but I’ll ask my Perth contacts!