Dr. Steve's Presentation - Ancient Egypt's Other Pyramids

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Join us for a fascinating virtual journey along the Nile as we explore Egypts remarkable pyramids, including the famous monuments of Giza and the many lesser known pyramids rarely visited by tourists. Featuring images from Dr. Steves own research and travels, this visual tour follows the pyramids chronologically, from the ancient sites of Saqqara and Meidum to examples built centuries after Giza. Discover the history, purpose, and enduring mysteries behind these extraordinary monuments that have captivated people for more than 4,500 years. About the Presenter: Stephen R. Phillips, Ph. D., is the Curatorial Research Coordinator in the Egyptian Section of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Dr. Phillips earned his B. A., M. A., and Ph. D. in the fields of biological anthropology, archaeology, and Egyptology at the University of Pennsylvania. He is listed with the Register of Professional Archaeologists. He has traveled extensively and participated in a wide range of archaeological excavations for more than 25 years, including fieldwork at Petra, Jordan; near Bordeaux in southwestern France; and in Egypt - at the Great Pyramids and at Saqqara. He is the Archaeological Site Supervisor and Biological Anthropologist for the Cairo University-Brown University Expedition in the Great Western Cemetery at Giza. He is also a professional guide for American tour groups to Egypt. Dr. Phillips specializes in the study of human origins, human skeletal biology, ancient Egyptian mummies and mummification, archaeology and Egyptology.

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