Amelia Edwards at Olana and the Birth of Egyptian Archaeology

Amelia Edwards’ lifelong efforts to preserve Egyptian monuments not only firmly planted her legacy in Egyptian studies but brought Edwards to Olana to stay with Frederic Church. During this webinar, Dr. Peter Lacovara will discuss Edwards’ important efforts as the “Godmother of Egyptology,” including her co-founding of the Egypt Exploration Fund, which continues to set out annual expeditions to excavate, record, and preserve archaeological sites throughout Egypt.