Making Colossal Statues in Ancient Egypt

Fri 17 Jul, 1-2pm Book online at mcrmuseum.eventbrite.com or phone 0161 275 2648, free, adults Like the Rapa Nui, the ancient Egyptians are well-known for creating impressive, over-lifesize stone statues. This talk explores the means of quarrying,tranposrt and activaion of colossi in ancient Egypt, and asks why we find such monuments so appealing

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/nw000145?id=EVENT528065