Spotlight | Were royal statues guarding Egyptian treasures?

Explore the contexts in which Egyptian statues were erected and why they were created for these places with special guest Campbell Price and host Charlotte Jordan at the Egypt Exploration Society. Hear about specific examples from the tomb of Tutankhamun, debunking misconceptions perpetuated by the original excavation team led by Howard Carter!

Want to hear more about the royal statues of Egypt, their purpose and artistic conventions? Tune in to our full episode with Campbell Price entitled: Were Egyptian statues carving out the truth—or just sculpting the facts?

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