What We Do 

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Research

We support and promote innovative research projects working with Egyptian cultural heritage around the world.

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Courses

All EES Courses, suitable for all ages, teach you about Egyptian cultural heritage, and members receive a discounted rate.

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Digital resources

A variety of educational guides and activities created by specialists, covering a range of topics about the history of Egypt and Sudan.

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Publications

We are dedicated to making our research and collections publicly available through our engaging programme of publications.

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Everyone is invited, and we hope to welcome you into our international community committed to the future of Egypt's heritage! Click below to find out more about what members of the EES enjoy.

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Books

Browse the latest and upcoming EES titles from our partners at ISD.

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Latest News 

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01 Aug 2025

7 Wonders of the World

The EES was delighted to support the latest series by Prof Bettany Hughes, which airs this week!

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By contributing to the Egypt Exploration Society, you help to ensure that its valuable work in Egyptology continues. We depend on your generosity and donations of any size are gratefully received.

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Upcoming Events

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30 August 2025

Experiencing Ancient Egyptian Writing

Discover how ancient Egyptians used their script–and how writing began around the world, starting with a tour around the British Museum and a workshop to recreate ancient writing at the Honey & Co. Studio. Start time: 13:00 (UK)

Muse and Make London, UK
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2 September 2025 + 4 other dates

Beyond Beginners Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs

Join Joseph Clayton to build on the basics of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, and start reading inscriptions found on monuments and in museums. Start time - 18:00 (UK) / 20:00 (Egypt)

Online Course Online via Zoom
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Free
2 September 2025

Between Object and Archive

Following EA 66, Lisa Randisi discusses items in the liminal space between object and archive within the Petrie Museum of Egyptian and Sudanese Archaeology. Start time: 13:00 (UK) / 15:00 (Egypt)

Spotlight Lecture
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