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The father of Nuby Abdelrasol was a small boy delivering water to tomb excavators in 1922. The boy's donkey literally stumbled and revealed for the first time the steps to the tomb of King Tutankhamen. Mr. Nuby still lives in Luxor where he has a guest house. In this conversation, he talks with cultural historian Anthony T. Browder about that fateful day - the Day of Days - 100 years ago.
A similar conversation was conducted live at Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore during the Egypt Celebration on November 12, 2022. The Enoch Pratt Library staff were key partners as BLASCC celebrated the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb and the 200th anniversary of the translation of the
Rosetta Stone.
Anthony T. Browder, founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, has devoted 30 years to researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture. He currently directs the excavation and restoration of the 25th dynasty tomb of Karakhamun in Luxor. Browder is the first African American to fund and coordinate an archeological dig in Egypt and has conducted more than two dozen archeological missions – he is always discovering.
Enoch Pratt librarian Tyler Williams talked about how and why the pyramids were built. Through it all, visitors of all ages wrote their name in hieroglyphs and modern Arabic, decorated royal necklaces, rolled a papyrus scroll and enjoyed delicious treats from Koshery Corner food truck will be serving right outside. Enoch Pratt Free Library donated copies of Hands Around the Library: Protecting Egypt's Treasured Books to children who attended a reading of the book.
BLASCC received a $500 Community Champions Constellation grant to fund the celebration.
Rosetta Stone.
Anthony T. Browder, founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, has devoted 30 years to researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture. He currently directs the excavation and restoration of the 25th dynasty tomb of Karakhamun in Luxor. Browder is the first African American to fund and coordinate an archeological dig in Egypt and has conducted more than two dozen archeological missions – he is always discovering.
Enoch Pratt librarian Tyler Williams talked about how and why the pyramids were built. Through it all, visitors of all ages wrote their name in hieroglyphs and modern Arabic, decorated royal necklaces, rolled a papyrus scroll and enjoyed delicious treats from Koshery Corner food truck will be serving right outside. Enoch Pratt Free Library donated copies of Hands Around the Library: Protecting Egypt's Treasured Books to children who attended a reading of the book.
BLASCC received a $500 Community Champions Constellation grant to fund the celebration.
Listen to our conversation
with Rana here
Lots more about Rana el Kaliouby and Girl Decoded here
American Egyptian Women of Influence - Meet Rana here
Buy your copy of Girl Decoded here
with Rana here
Lots more about Rana el Kaliouby and Girl Decoded here
American Egyptian Women of Influence - Meet Rana here
Buy your copy of Girl Decoded here
