This event, geared for children 8-12 years old, will take place in the Tate Room of the Michael C. Carlos Museum.
Pre-registration is required.
Archaeologist and Carlos Museum Curator, Dr. Peter Lacovara, will broadcast live from Abydos in Egypt. He is currently working on a dig in Abydos, a very important ancient Egyptian archaeological site. Dr. Lacovara will talk about excavations at Abydos and answer questions from interested children.
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Children will also learn to use archaeological skills and techniques as they tour the Carlos Museum ancient Egyptian collection with museum docents.