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ARCE: Egypt's Cosmopolitan Port City: New Excavations at Naukratis with Dr. Camille Reiko Acosta

PURCHASE ONSITE TICKETS

SATURDAY | DECEMBER 6 | 1:30 – 3:30 PM
NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM | LECTURE

Presented by Dr. Camille Reiko Acosta, Assistant Professor of Art History and Archaeology at UC Irvine

Discover the fascinating story of Naukratis, a multicultural port city founded by Greek traders in Egypt’s Nile Delta around 610 BCE. Excavations from the 19th century to recent digs by the British Museum reveal sanctuaries, houses, and workshops that bring to life a vibrant community where Greeks, Egyptians, Carians, Cypriots, and Phoenicians lived and traded together.

ARCE-OC: American Research Center in Egypt: Orange County Chapter

Ticketed Onsite Event: Free for Bowers and ARCE Members | General $15

Recorded Online Screening: Free for Bowers and ARCE Members | General $10 | Online version will be emailed to ticketholders one week after the onsite event.

PURCHASE RECORDED SCREENING

Questions? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 714.567.3677. Proceeds benefit Bowers Museum Education Programs. Tickets are non-refundable.

 

ARCE: Egypt's Cosmopolitan Port City: New Excavations at Naukratis with Dr. Camille Reiko Acosta

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12-06-2025 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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