26.06.2025 Current Excavations in the Tomb of Tutankhamun: Insights from Prof. Dr. Mamdouh Eldamaty

📍 Archäologisches Seminar, Marburg – June 24, 2025. The Archäologisches Seminar in Marburg had the honor of hosting Prof. Dr. Mamdouh Eldamaty—renowned Egyptologist and former Minister of Antiquities of Egypt—for an exclusive lecture on a new research project at the Tomb of Tutankhamun.

Am 24. Juni fand an der Philipps‑Universität Marburg im Hörsaal 00 013 eine besondere Vorlesung im Rahmen der Archäologie bei Prof. Winfried Held statt. Wurde eingeführt von Prof. Dr. Tanja Pommerening, Geschäftsführende Direktorin am Institut für Geschichte der Pharmazie und Medizin der Philipps‑Universität Marburg, er fand statt in der Archäologie‑Vorlesung bei Prof. Winfried Held, beide koordinierten gemeinsam das Ta’ziz‑Projekt 

 

Held as part of the Ta’ziz Project and supported by the DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst), this event brought together students, researchers, and enthusiasts to hear firsthand about the latest archaeological developments in one of Egypt’s most iconic sites.

In his lecture, Prof. Eldamaty presented updates on the ongoing fieldwork in the Valley of the Kings, highlighting new discoveries and research methodologies that may reshape how we understand the life and legacy of Tutankhamun. The talk also reflected broader themes of heritage preservation, academic collaboration, and innovation in archaeological practice.

Prof. Eldamaty shared exciting updates on current archaeological efforts in the Valley of the Kings, shedding light on new findings and innovative methodologies that promise to deepen our understanding of Tutankhamun’s tomb and the broader context of 18th Dynasty Egypt. His presentation highlighted not only the scientific rigor behind the ongoing project but also the collaborative spirit of modern Egyptology.

With decades of field experience and a distinguished career spanning academia, museum leadership, and cultural policy, Prof. Eldamaty continues to be a leading voice in the preservation and interpretation of Egypt’s ancient heritage.

This lecture was held within the framework of the Ta’ziz Partnership Project, generously supported by the DAAD. The event, held in Lecture Hall 00 013, was organized in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Albrecht Fuess of the University of Marburg

For those passionate about archaeology and ancient history, this lecture offered a rare and enriching glimpse into the evolving story of one of the world’s greatest archaeological discoveries.