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ARCE-PA: “More than a Cosmetic Fix: How Experimental Archaeology Can Address the Issue of Burial Goods in the Museum Setting”

December 13, 2025
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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Speaker: Dr. Jane Hill, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Rowan University; Isabella Pilla, Rowan University

This lecture is presented by ARCE-PA. It will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 2:30pm – 5pm in the Penn Museum, L2 Classroom. Registration for the Event is required: (link here).

Abstract:

“For more than a century, Egyptian mummies have fascinated both scholars and museum visitors. But recently, questions about the ethics of displaying human remains in museums have been raised. How can we share the richness of ancient Egyptian funerary beliefs and traditions without compromising the dignity of the individuals at their center?

In this talk and workshop, we’ll explore how modern imaging, scanning, and 3D-printing technologies make it possible to study mummification scientifically and share discoveries with the public while respecting the people behind them.”