Archaeology in the 1930s: John Pendlebury's playful side at Tell el-Amarna
In short: This archival footage captures the personality of John Pendlebury, the director of the Egypt Exploration Society's excavations at Tell el-Amarna. Beyond the scientific work, the film highlights his penchant for athletic competition and theatrical play-acting during the 1930s.
The film record spans three seasons of excavation at Tell el-Amarna between 1930 and 1933. It is preserved within the Egypt Exploration Society's Lucy Gura Archive. These visual records offer a rare glimpse into the daily life and character of the expedition director, John Pendlebury, showcasing his personal interests in sport and performance.
The presentation is enriched by oral history recordings from the 1990s, featuring the voices of Julia Samson and Margaret Drower, who both served on Pendlebury's team. These reminiscences, captured by Rosalind Janssen, provide essential context to the silent footage, bridging the gap between the archaeological record and the human experience of the dig.
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