MAES, the oldest Egyptology society in the UK. We organise monthly Lectures and bi-annual Study Days for members and non-members alike.
Manchester, UK
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Manchester Ancient Egypt Society's next lecture will be held on Monday 9th November, doors open 7:45pm UK time with the lectures beginning at 8pm.
Manchester Ancient Egypt Society is pleased to announce our next lecture will be held on Monday 9th November, doors open 7:45pm UK time with the lectures beginning at 8pm.
Roger Forshaw
An Old Kingdom Funeral: The Ritual Specialists behind the Ceremonies.
When we picture an ancient Egyptian funeral, we tend to think of the coffin, the procession, the tomb and the rituals surrounding the deceased. But who actually performed those rituals?
ALT Isis and Nephthys take the form of kites as they protect the mummy of Sennedjem
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MAES is pleased to announce an extra lecture this month. Monday 26th October, doors open 7:45pm UK time with the lectures beginning at 8pm. Please note on Monday all timings are GMT. Doors open 7:45pm and the lecture begins at 8pm. 1/2
Matthieu Vanpeene Middle Kingdom Excavations at Karnak. Zoom lectures are free to members. Guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite. Cost £5 per lecture. FULL DETAILS and Booking: maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
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MAES is pleased to announce details of our next lecture, which will be held on Monday 12th October. Doors open 19.45, lecture starts at 20.00.
Bryony Renshaw:
Fragments of Identity Reconstructing the Lives of Two Victorian Women Though their Ancient Egyptian Collection.
ALT Bryony Renshaw. Fragments of Identity.
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Guests can register to attend via Eventbrite £5.00: maesweb.org.uk/meetings/ Paying guests may be interested to know if you were a member, you would be entitled to free entry to all our ‘Zoom’ lectures. Why not join us? For details and membership form: maesweb.org.uk/join-us/
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MAES is pleased to announce details of our next lecture, which will be held on Monday 12th October. Doors open 19.45, lecture starts at 20.00.
Bryony Renshaw:
Fragments of Identity Reconstructing the Lives of Two Victorian Women Though their Ancient Egyptian Collection.
ALT Bryony Renshaw. Fragments of Identity
ALT Marianne Brocklehurst on Horseback, Henry Calvert. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Guests can register to attend via Eventbrite £5.00:
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
Paying guests may be interested to know if you were a member, you would be entitled to free entry to all our ‘Zoom’ lectures.
Why not join us? For details and membership form:
maesweb.org.uk/join-us/
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MAES opening lecture of the '26-'27 season is on Mon.
14th Sept. 19:45-21:30 BST.
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
Paying guests, if you were a member, you would be entitled to free entry to all our ‘Zoom’ lectures, throughout the season.
maesweb.org.uk/join-us/
The Lost Kingdom of Yam: Mysteries of the Egyptian Sahara: Mahmoud Marei.
For further details about this lecture, link to Eventbrite membership form please follow links below:
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
maesweb.org.uk/join-us/
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It’s that time of year again. You know there’s something you were supposed to do, but had forgotten. YES, renew your membership for Manchester Ancient Egypt Society.
MAES members are invited to rejoin, ready for our new season.
Why not join us? You can download a membership form from our website here:
maesweb.org.uk/join-us/
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Manchester Ancient Egypt Society membership is open to anyone, anywhere – student, academic or enthusiast – who would like to know more about the civilisation of ancient Egypt.
Please feel free to come along as a visitor and “try us out” at any of our zoom meetings.
MAES last lecture, of the current season, will be on Monday 13th July 2026.
Doors Open 19.30 Lecture starts at 20.00.
Lectures are free to members. Guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite. Cost £5 per lecture.
MAES next lecture in 2026 will be on Monday 13th July.
Doors Open 19.30 Lecture starts at 20.00.
Zoom lectures are free to members. Guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite. Cost £5 per lecture via:
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
MAES is pleased to announce the next lecture in 2026 will be on Monday 13th July 2026
Doors Open 19.30 Lecture starts at 20.00.
Zoom lectures are free to members. Guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite. Cost £5 per lecture via:
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
Manchester Ancient Egypt Society is pleased to announce the next lecture in 2026 will be on Monday 8th June 2026. Our society Annual General Meeting will be held before this lecture. Doors open (for society members only), will be at 19.15 for AGM, closing at approx 19.40.
Doors will then reopen for all attendees at 19.45 with lecture starting at 20.00 GMT.
Lecture tickets for non-members are available from Eventbrite at....
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
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Don't forget to book your next lecture with Manchester Ancient Egypt Society.
Monday 8th June 2026. Doors Open 19.30 Lecture starts at 20.00.
Michael Tunnicliffe. Egypt and the Bible: In Search of Joseph's Coat.
ALT Khnumhotep
Zoom lectures are free to members. Guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite.
Cost £5 per lecture. Further details and booking form via via:
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
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MAES is pleased to announce the next lecture in 2026 will be on Monday 8th June 2026.
Doors Open 19.30 Lecture starts at 20.00.
Zoom lectures are free to members. Guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite. Cost £5 per lecture via:
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
MAES is pleased to announce the next 'ZOOM' lecture will be on Monday 11th May 2026.
Sara Aly:
Coffins for Eternity: Houses of the Afterlife.
ALT Coffin Lid of Penpy, 21st Dynasty, Leiden. S.G.
ALT Louvre Coffins. S.G.
Doors Open 19.30 Lecture starts at 20.00.
Zoom lectures are free to members.
Guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite. Cost £5 per lecture.
For further details and ticket purchase see:
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
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Manchester Ancient Egypt Society's next lecture will be on Monday 13th April.
Doors Open 19.30 Lecture starts at 20.00.
Zoom lectures are free to members.
Michelle Keeley-Adamson:Valley of the Victorians: Egyptian-inspired Graves in the English Victorian Necropolis.
Guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite. Cost £5 per lecture.
Further information and Eventbrite tickets via:
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
MAES is pleased to announce the next lecture in 2026 will be on Monday 13th April.
Doors Open 19.30 Lecture starts at 20.00.
Zoom lectures are free to members. Guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite. Cost £5 per lecture via:
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
Manchester Ancient Egypt Society's last 'Study Day' takes place on Saturday 21st March.
Booking is open.
Tickets for MAES members are £15 please use the form you received by email.
Tickets on Eventbrite are £25 for guests, all welcome!
Manchester Ancient Egypt Society are taking bookings for our March study day. This is on Saturday 21st March.
Tickets for MAES members are £15 please use the form you received by email.
Tickets on Eventbrite are £25 for guests, all welcome!