Talks Programme: The Life and Times of Takabuti in Ancient Egypt and in Belfast

Want to get involved? Lisburn Museum is offering free programmes and opportunities for community engagement to complement the Egyptian Hieroglyphs: unlock the mystery exhibition.

Experts on ancient Egypt will also be available to share their knowledge through a series of talks:

The Life and Times of Takabuti in ancient Egypt and in Belfast

Date: Friday 29 September

Time:  7pm

Location: Assembly Room

Cost: FREE but must be booked in advance. Admission by ticket only

Speaker: Prof. Eileen Murphy, Queen’s University Belfast

Within Northern Ireland Takabuti needs no introduction. Since her arrival in Belfast in 1834, the mummified remains of the young upper-class Egyptian woman from the tumultuous 25th Dynasty, around 600BC, has instilled a fascination with the incredible culture of ancient Egypt.

Prof. Murphy has also agreed to a give a special talk for school children.

Time: 11am – 12pm

To request seats for morning school sessions for Dr Griffin and Prof. Murphy contact: emma.breadon@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

Places allocated on a first come basis.