Fascinated by ancient civilisations?
We offer anyone with any level of knowledge, inspiring short courses on ancient Egypt and other areas of the ancient world.
Fascinated by ancient civilisations?
We offer anyone with any level of knowledge, inspiring short courses on ancient Egypt and other areas of the ancient world.
BSS in Egypt is a very special learning experience — courses taught in Egypt, offering a programme of classes and visits to archaeological sites, often including sites that are usually closed to visitors but are opened specially for BSS by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Our 13 BSS in Egypt courses to date have been directed by Prof. Barry Kemp, Mr John Romer, Dr Robert Morkot, Dr Stephen Harvey, Dr Peter Lacovara, Dr Bill Manley, Dr Bernadette Brady, and Dr Anna Stevens. We usually base ourselves in one hotel for the entire course. Thus far, our courses have taken place in Cairo, Minya, Sohag, Luxor, and Aswan. Why not join us next year in Luxor?
Course Director: Dr Campbell Price (University of Manchester)
This is a NEW course taught in Luxor by the Curator of the Manchester Museum and author of a new biography on Senenmut with AUC Press, with daily lectures and exploration of relevant ancient sites, including 3 ‘special openings’ of sites usually closed to visitors.
Combining lectures and site visits in and near Luxor, we bring you a fascinating course during which we investigate the life and times of two of Pharaonic Egypt’s most intriguing figures: Queen Hatshepsut and her most trusted official, the High Steward Senenmut. We will explore the ancient religious heartland of Thebes and encounter the extensive and innovative monuments the pair created to glorify the gods and maintain their own memory for eternity. Among our special openings, you will enjoy special access to Deir el-Bahri MMA504. Group meals provide an opportunity to discuss the course and site visits, and to socialise with the Course Director and fellow students. Our Travel Coordinator in Egypt is Galal Alsenusy who has arranged all 14 of our BSS in Egypt courses to date. Our Course Coordinator in Egypt is Dr Kathryn Piquette, Director of Bloomsbury Summer School.
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To make your booking and deposit payment (£700 per person), please fill in this form:
Payment Information:
Payment (£700 deposit) should be made to Galal Alsenusy via bank transfer as follows:
Bank: Commercial International Bank, CIB, Khalid ibn el Walid Street, Plaza Center, Luxor, Egypt
Account Name: Galal Alsenusy Co. for Marketing / Tourism
Account Number: 100040467887
Swift Code: CIBEEGCX026
IBAN Number: EG630010002600000100040467887
IMPORTANT: It is critical that you instruct your bank that payment must be Pounds Sterling, NOT Egyptian Pounds. All fees must be paid by the sender.
If required, Galal's address is as follows:
Galal Alsenusy
Almadeena Almonawara St., Ali Ibn Abu Talib St., Opposite Sunset Hotel
Luxor, Egypt
* Participants are responsible for their own airfare to and from Luxor. Should you require assistance booking flights, our Egyptian Travel Coordinator, Galal Alsenusy and his team can organise this for you. For details please email: alsinusygalal@yahoo.com