From Egypt to Pittsburgh
Did you know 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the excavation of Tutankhamun’s tomb? What better way to celebrate than with an in-depth dive into Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s upcoming exhibition, From Egypt to Pittsburgh? Join Assistant Curator, Lisa Saladino Haney, as she explores a group of objects from the site of Amarna—the ancient Egyptian capital city founded by Tutankhamun‘s father—and traces their journey into the museum‘s care. We can‘t wait to share From Egypt to Pittsburgh with you, so join us for this exclusive preview!
About Dr. Lisa Saladino Haney
Dr. Lisa Saladino Haney is an Assistant Curator at Carnegie Museum of Natural History. She received her PhD in Egyptology from the University of Pennsylvania; she also holds an MA in Ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian Studies and a concentration in Museum Studies from New York University; and received a BA in Antiquities from Missouri State University. Dr. Haney has excavated in Egypt and Oman and her research has focused largely on the archaeology and material culture of Egypt‘s Middle Kingdom (ca. 2030–1650 BCE), particularly the reign of Senwosret III. Her research utilizes archaeology, textual sources, and material culture to examine how the kings of Egypt‘s 12th Dynasty chose to have themselves represented and why. She is also interested in Egyptian trade and interconnections with Near East and how various modes of visual representation were transmitted throughout the ancient world.