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ARCE to launch Valley of the Queens on Theban Mapping Project The Theban Mapping Project will be launching 'ta set neferu' this year!  As the "The Place of Beauty" or "The Place of (Royal) Children", the Valley of the Queens served as the New Kingdom necropolis for both royal children and queens, as well as highly regarded non-royal officials, and boasts some of Thebes' most beautifully preserved tombs.  As with the Valley of the Kings, the Theban Mapping Project will serve as your digital guide, providing users with interactive tomb plans, exhaustive site histories and references, as well as photography. These will include the famous tomb of Queen Nefertari (QV 66), the tombs of the sons of Rameses III (Princes Khaemwaset - QV 44, Setherkhepeshef - QV 43, Amenherkhepeshef - QV 55, and Pareherunemef - QV 42), and numerous tombs belonging to New Kingdomqueens, princesses, and officials. Stay Tuned New ARCE Archives Collection: Greco Roman Museum Mosaic Conservation   The Greco-Roman Museum Mosaic Conservation was led by Father Michele Piccirillo, funded by USAID and administered by the Egyptian Antiquities Project (EAP) of ARCE. The project took place from 2002 to 2003 and Piccirillo was assisted by a team to conserve a display of three mosaics that represent Greco-Roman History and culture in Egypt. The total number of online records for this project is 332.  The first of the mosaics, known as the Stag Hunt, was discovered in Shatby, Alexandria c. 1921, depicts a hunting scene, where in three Erotes Gods of love and sexual intercourse, and members of Aphrodite's retinue are seen hunting a stag, framed by an ornate border composed of three layers, the middle of which contains several different animals and mythological creatures. The second, found around 1923, in Tell Timai near present day Mansoura, is a portrait of Queen Berenike II, wife of Ptolemy III, donning military attire and a crown in the shape of the prow of a ship. The final mosaic, which was discovered in Tell Timai around 1914, is an illustration of the water nymph Arethusa on the run from the river god Alphios, who pursues her out of infatuation. To learn more and explore the three mosaics in this collection, visit ARCE's conservation archives website. Visit Website ARCE's Tutankhamun Centennial Chapter Tour Continues The American Research Center in Egypt, in collaboration with Ancient Art Council, ARCE Northern California, the de Young Museum, and ARCE Orange County is pleased to present our West Coast Chapter Tour with Dr. Aidan Dodson in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamun. "The Tomb of Tutankhamun in Context" will take place on February 3rd in Los Angeles and "Tutankhamun: from Zero to Hero" will take place on February 5th in San Francisco. RSVP New ARCE Chapter: Detroit, Michigan   ARCE warmly welcomes its newest interest group addition in Detroit, Michigan. Members can now affiliate with ARCE Detroit when renewing or joining online. With more than a dozen individual chapters and interest groups across the United States, ARCE's mission of fostering a broader knowledge and appreciation of Egypt's cultural heritage among the general public is constantly advanced by active local communities. ARCE Chapters provide a forum for members to benefit from the educational and cultural resources related to Egypt in their local area. If you are interested to start an ARCE Chapter, please contact Rebekah Atol at: 703-721-3470 or ratol@arce.org Apply Now ARCE's Latest Archaeological Field Research Grant  Funded through the Antiquities Endowment Fund (AEF), ARCE is still accepting applications for a new grant scheme opportunity: "The Archaeological Field Research Grant". Applicants are eligible to apply for this grant if they are affiliated with a current ARCE Research Supporting Members (RSM) institution. This program aims to provide funding to conduct empirical, archaeological research and/or support student archaeological field training in Egypt at sites that date from prehistory to 100 years old. While the dissemination of results through publications and other materials is the ultimate expectation of these awards, this program supports (for up to one year) field costs such as travel, accomodation, field staff, equipment, and salary for project directors and collaborating scholars. However, indirect costs such as general operating costs incurred within the project but not directly linked to the project tasks, are not allowable. We particularly encourage applications from junior faculty, with preference given to individuals with a graduate degree and/or demonstrated experience. Preference will also be given to proposals with the commitment to involve students of marginalized communities within the funded field work. Final applications are to be submitted before 12 midnight EST on February 15th, 2023. Apply Now ARCE's Antiquities Endowment Fund ARCE's Antiquities Endowment Fund (AEF) grant applications are still open. Created with resources from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as allocated by the U.S. Congress, ARCE's Antiquities Endowment Fund (AEF) sustains an ongoing grants program to support the conservation, preservation and documentation of Egypt's cultural heritage and the dissemination of knowledge about that heritage. Projects may involve the actual conservation or protection of sites, buildings or objects; the participation of conservators or other appropriate specialists in antiquities projects; the training of conservators and students; or the production of publications and presentations that disseminate knowledge about Egypt's cultural heritage.  Now is your chance to apply, deadline is February 15th, 2023. Learn More Apply In-Person Lecture by Dr. Cynthia Sheikholeslami ARCE is looking for a graphic designer to join the organization in Cairo's office. Candidates must be based in Cairo and have at least five years of experience. To ensure consideration for this employment opportunity, applicants must reference the Announcement Number and Job Title in the subject line of an emai lin the following manner: ARCE/22-06, Graphic Designer to be emailed to Recruitment@ARCE.org. The application package should include an up-to-date CV, letter of interest and a Behance account with work samples.   Apply Now   American Research Center in Egypt 909 N Washington Street STE 320 Alexandria, VA 22314 United States