“Ancient Egypt: The Origins”

• Event Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2007–Sunday, February 24, 2008
• Time: Regular Museum hours (CDT)
• Location: Campbell Gallery, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL
• Cost: Free Admission

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Some of the most fundamental and fascinating aspects of the ancient Egyptian civilization can only be understood by looking deep into Egypt's past. Hallmarks of Egyptian culture - from pyramids and hieroglyphic writing to the belief in the afterlife and fervent nationalism - can be traced in an unbroken line back to Egypt's earliest periods. this exhibition explores the prehistoric Nile Valley and illustrates the origins of ancient Egypt through its material culture. "Ancient Egypt: The Origins" features artifacts on loan by the Brooklyn Museum. The exhibit is supported in part by the Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. The exhibit is curated by Museum Director Douglas Brewer.