by InTrieste
On Saturday, March 15, at 11:00 a.m., the Civic Museum of Antiquities Winckelmann in Trieste will host a public lecture on the archaeological discoveries made by Italian Egyptologist Carlo Anti in the 1930s at the ancient Egyptian site of Tebtunis.
The event will feature Dr. Giorgia Cafici, a researcher at the University of Verona, who will discuss a collection of papyri, coins, and statuettes excavated by Anti and now housed at the National Archaeological Museum of Florence. These artifacts were recently published in a dedicated volume, shedding new light on Anti’s contributions to Egyptology.
The early 20th century was a pivotal period for Italian archaeological expeditions in Egypt. Alongside Ernesto Schiaparelli’s discoveries in Thebes, Anti’s work at Tebtunis, in the Fayum region, significantly advanced Italian museum collections and research in the field.
During the talk, Dr. Cafici will explore Anti’s excavations through a multidisciplinary approach, analyzing ceramics, papyri, and coins that have since become part of major museum collections, including the Egyptian Museum in Florence and others across Italy.
The event will conclude with a guided visit to the Egyptian section of the Winckelmann Museum, offering attendees an opportunity to view artifacts firsthand and gain deeper insights into the historical connections between Italy and ancient Egypt.
