Egyptological feats at the UAB: 200 years since the deciphering of the hieroglyphics

The UAB's Institute for Ancient Middle Eastern Studies (IEPOA) organises several activities to commemorate two important achievements that marked a before and after in Egyptology and human sciences in general: the deciphering of the Rosetta Stone 200 years ago, and the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb 100 years ago.

The first activity, entitled "Je tiens el affaire! – Jean-François Champollion", celebrates the 200th anniversary of the deciphering of hieroglyphics, made possible thanks to this French historian, considered to be the father of Egyptology, and his studies on the engravings found on the Rosetta Stone.

The event will be presented by Josep Cervelló, lecturer in Egyptology at the UAB and director of the IEPOA, who will give an informative talk on the subject which will include the participation of the musical band Neteru Ensemble and rhapsode Miquel Santaeulalia.

The organisation of the event includes the collaboration of the Department of Antiquity and Middle Ages Studies, the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, the Office of the Vice Rector of Communication and Culture, and the Humanities Library.