when: 08 February 2024 | venue: National Museum of Australia | cost: See event for details | address: Lawson Crescent Acton 2601 | website: https://nma.gov.au | tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/spotlight-conversations-why-does-ancient-egypt-fascinate-us-tickets-773441362937%3Faff%3Doddtdtcre
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People have long been fascinated by ancient Egypt, a complex and intriguing society and culture which spanned more than 3,000 years and created works of art and engineering feats that still amaze people today.
Join a conversation exploring why, from antiquity to the present day, people are so obsessed with ancient Egypt, why it continues to hold a special place in imaginations and how this fascination has manifested itself in Australia over the years.
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People have long been fascinated by ancient Egypt, a complex and intriguing society and culture which spanned more than 3,000 years and created works of art and engineering feats that still amaze people today.
Join a conversation exploring why, from antiquity to the present day, people are so obsessed with ancient Egypt, why it continues to hold a special place in imaginations and how this fascination has manifested itself in Australia over the years.
Go see Spotlight Conversations: Why does ancient Egypt fascinate us? 2024.

Spotlight Conversations: Why does ancient Egypt fascinate us? 2024 is on 08 February 2024. The opening hours are: See event website for details. Conveniently located in Acton. Call 1800 026 132 for details. Visit their website at https://nma.gov.au.
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