A musical discovery: The Harps from Dra' Abu el-Naga | Cairo Urban Initiatives Platform

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A musical discovery: The Harps from Dra' Abu el-Naga

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Theme:	Academic/Research
Format:	Lecture
Date:	Oct 1, 2013 6:00pm
Event Language:	English

Dr. Sibylle Emerit is scientific coordinator at the IFAO in Cairo. She will report on her musico-archaeological studies on three wooden harps which were discovered during the DAI’s excavations of the years 2002-2005 in Dra’ Abu el-Naga. Their remains were found in three shaft-tombs located in the area around the pyramid of king Nub-Kheper-Ra Intef. The lecture will be preceded by a short introduction by Dr. Daniel Polz (DAI).

Please note that seating is limited.
Refreshments will be served after the lecture.