How a Victorian novelist helped preserve the history of the Nile
In short: Celebrate 140 years of the Egypt Exploration Society. This video marks the anniversary of an institution founded by Amelia B. Edwards to protect Egyptian cultural heritage from the threats of looting and decay.
Founded on 1st April 1882 as the Egypt Exploration Fund, the Society was established by novelist and travel writer Amelia B. Edwards following her 1873 journey. For over 140 years, the organization has worked to safeguard monuments and inscriptions from mutilation and theft.
The Society's legacy includes the exploration of more than 150 sites and monuments across Egypt and northern Sudan, including locations such as Abydos, Amarna, Memphis, and Deir el-Bahari. Their work is documented in over 350 scientific publications. Today, the Society operates from London and Cairo, managing the world's largest collection of papyri and working to protect heritage against modern challenges like climate change and economic instability.
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