Italian circus strongman-turned-explorer Giovanni Batista Belzoni (1778-1823) made an indelible mark on Egyptian archaeology. Ever the showman, his finds – and their unique method of presentation to the public – created some of the mystique we now associate with ‘Ancient Egypt’. 200 years after the publication of his seminal book of his adventures, this lecture reflects on Belzoni’s methods, discoveries, and their reception in the Western World.
Dr Campbell Price is Curator of Egypt and Sudan at Manchester Museum, one of the UK’s largest Egyptology collections. Whilst studying Egyptology at the University of Liverpool, he worked on several archaeological projects in Egypt. His main research interests include Egyptian monumental expression and the popular reception of ‘Ancient Egypt’ in the West. Campbell has published widely, lectured internationally, and makes regular appearances on TV and radio.
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The 'Re-booking' free ticket option is for anyone on our list of original ticket holders for this event, which was due to take place in April 2020 but was cancelled due to Covid-19.