KNH Centre for Biomedical Egyptology

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Welcome

The KNH Centre concentrates on the biomedical and forensic aspects of Egyptology.

Continuing education

Certificate in Egyptology

This is a three year course delivered online. It provides stimulating learning materials, including the opportunity for structured study of museum collections.

NEW! Diploma in Egyptology

The new Diploma is a two year programme, extending the world-renowned Manchester Certificate in Egyptology. It is taught by internationally recognised scholars and draws upon the Egyptological collections of the University's Museum.

Short Courses in Egyptology

An opportunity for the academic study of specific aspects of ancient Egypt, delivered on-line.

Our focus

Our research focuses on the application of scientific techniques to ancient remains.

The ASN: Surviving Human Remains database

An ancient example of Gout. Specimen NPC 607, courtesy of the Natural History Museum, London

Search for pathological and archaeological information relating to the surviving human remains from the first ASN using our Database.

Our events...

Forthcoming events

28 August 2012

PUBLIC LECTURE

Mummy

Studying Mummies: Giving Life to a Dry Subject
Michael R. Zimmerman, M.D., Ph.D.

The Natural History Museum, London.

 

29 - 30 August 2012

Palaeopathology in Egypt and Nubia: A Century in Review

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