Study days

20-21/02/2026 – International conference “Falcon of Amenhotep II”

16 January 2026

Les vies multiples du faucon d’Amenhotep II The multiple lives of the falcon of Amenhotep II Domaine & Musée royal de Mariemont 20-21/02/2026 In 1896, French Egyptologist Émile Amélineau unearthed a fragmentary statue of a falcon near the tomb of Pharaoh Djer in Abydos. The recovered pieces allowed for the reconstruction of the statue, except for the head. Due to financial difficulties,... Read more

Hou / Diospolis Parva : Old excavations and new research

13 November 2025

Since 2024, excavations have resumed at the fascinating site of Hou (the ancient Diospolis Parva or Diospolis Mikra) in Upper Egypt. The research is led by Audrey Eller of the University of Geneva (UNIGE). Hou has a rich history of archaeological exploration. The very first excavations took place in 1898–1899 under the direction of the British archaeologist W.M.F. Petrie. Many of the objects disc... Read more

6-7/06/2025 : Symposium Belgian Egyptology

12 May 2025

The symposium will be held in three languages (FR-NL-ENG)
June 6, 2025 – June 7, 2025 MRAH Brussels / KMKG Brussels The mission of the Queen Elisabeth Egyptian Association (AERE), as intended by its founder Jean Capart, is to address both the scientific community and the general public. The AERE aims to be a forum for Belgian Egyptology, a center of contact between Egyptologists, a meeting place for different universities, museums, and research cente... Read more

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