Presented by the University of Melbourne, the Public Lecture Program complements the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition, providing public lectures at Melbourne Museum and the University of Melbourne, as well as in regional areas.

Who Was Tutankhamun?
When the tomb was discovered little was known about the king buried within, who ruled Egypt for ten years only. In this talk the events of the king’s reign will be discussed in light of new discoveries, including the examination of his mummy, and it will also discuss members of his family: his possible father, Akhenaten, his mother, his wife and grandparents, Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye, Tiye’s parents, Yuya and Tuyu.

Presented by: Dr Colin Hope
Date and time: 6.30pm, Tuesday 31 May

Egypt after Tutankhamun
When Tutankhamun died the throne passed to a series of men from the army. One of these was Aye, who may have been a brother of the king’s grandmother, Queen Tiye; another was Horemheb who had led the army for Tutankhamun. This talk will examine the century following Tutankhamun when Egypt struggled to maintain its supremacy in the Near East.

Presented by: Dr Colin Hope
Date and time: 6.30pm, Tuesday 14 June

Venue: Melbourne Museum
Tickets: Adults $20, Concessions $15, MV Teachers $15, MV Members and the University of Melbourne Alumni and staff $10, MV Members concession and the University of Melbourne Alumni concessions and students $7.50.
Bookings: Tel: 13 11 02

About Dr Colin Hope
Dr Colin A. Hope is an Associate Professor at Monash University and director of the Centre for Archaeology and Ancient History. Dr Hope has worked extensively in the Middle East, focusing chiefly on Egyptian archaeology, and now directs excavations at two major sites.