GEMS IN THE DESERT: Inside Egyptian Archeology

SS 302 GEMS IN THE DESERT
Inside Egyptian Archeology
Class format B

Amethysts, gems and minerals have been mined at Wadi el-Hudi since 2000 BCE, by as many as 1500 laborers. Since the discovery in 1940 little has been excavated until Dr. Kate Liszka began her mission in 2014. Learn about archeology digs from the dig director herself including the importance of technology and financing, as well as the discovery of 250 inscriptions, and how you can participate.

Presenter: Dr. Kate Liszka, M.A.¸PHD, Egyptology Associate Professor of History at CSU, San Bernardino. Director and Lead Researcher at Wadi el-Hudi

Developer: Joan Lutz

Monday, September 20; 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

Facilitator: Joan Lutz 714-928-6610, joanl@earthlink.net

Class Format Legend:
A Classroom only (Presenter & Audience attend in person)
B Presenter attends in-person; Audience attends either in-person or via Zoom
C Presenter attends via Zoom; Audience attends either in-person or via Zoom
D Presenter & Audience attend via Zoom