Oct. 11 Northern Cal. Egyptology Lecture: Deir el Medina After Dark

[Glenn Meyer]

The Northern California Chapter of the American Research Center in Egypt; the Department of Near
Eastern Studies, UC Berkeley; and the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, UC Berkeley, are sponsoring
the following lecture:

Deir el Medina After Dark

By Dr. Teresa Moore, UC Berkeley

WHEN: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2015
WHERE: Room 20, Barrows Hall, Barrow Lane and Bancroft Way, UC Berkeley
There is no admission, but donations are welcomed.

About the lecture:

For the inhabitants of Deir el-Medina as for other ancient Egyptians, the night could be full of
danger, whether supernatural (ghosts and demons) or mundane (robbers and poisonous animals). Yet
religious celebrations and socializing also took place during the hours of darkness.

Papyrus Salt 124 details the crimes allegedly committed by the Chief Workman Paneb, whose notoriety
stems largely from this document. Among these misdeeds is an accusation that he beat workmen during
a “night party.” This reference is examined in the context of nocturnal activities in the village.
About the speaker:

TERESA MOORE earned a Ph.D. in Egyptology from UC Berkeley, and teaches UC Berkeley Extension
courses in ancient Egyptian history, language, and culture, along with additional topics related to
the ancient Near East. She has taught ancient Egyptian language at UC Berkeley and has received
fellowships for research in Egypt.

For more information:

Go to http://arce-nc.org/lectures.htm or send email to Chapter President Al Berens at
heb...@comcast.net.

-----

Glenn Meyer
Publicity Director
Northern California ARCE