Tomb Robbery in Ancient Egypt by Dr. Kate Liszka - RAFFMA

This presentation is a collaboration between the Bowers Museum, American Research Center
in Egypt Orange County (ARCE-OC), and Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum Of Art

Tomb Robbery in Ancient Egypt by Dr. Kate Liszka

Ancient Egyptians believed that their name, their body, and their memory needed to be preserved to ensure life after death. So that their memory would persevere for the rest of eternity, they were frequently buried in large visible tombs with the often-luxurious objects that they needed in the afterlife. These wealth-filled tombs acted like a beacon of opportunity for criminals. Learn how various tombs were broken into in antiquity, how the Egyptian designed their tombs in an attempt to ward off tomb robbers, and how the tomb robbers were tried and punished for their crimes.

[OleHippy]

Simply fascinating! So well done. I wish these kinds of talks were more common today and we could go and attend.

[bobkaiser]

That was fabulous! Been interested in ancient Egypt for many years and now know how all the stuff disappeared from the tombs, not just by who.

[GunRunner]

Excellent lecture, I learned a great deal. It seems to be very comprehensive and your delivery makes it very interesting. Thank you.

[leskong]

Thank you, Kate, for providing this material on tomb robbery. I was fortunate to visit the Valley of the Kings last December before the pandemic hit.

[karenlee]

A terrific presentation with excellent graphics, both fascinating and entertaining. Thank you Dr. Liszka!

[toddswanson]

Excellent presentation, Kate, thank you!

[nankaye]

A perfect combination of fascinating subject matter & a rich, expressive voice .... wonderful video .... thank you!

[PeopleCanFly]

I was very interested in this subject and this video was more than enough to answer all my questions, great in depth video.

[nancymoore]

Thank you for this very informative and entertaining lecture. Fascinating! I

[chavamara]

There is a made-for-TV movie! I remember the "Ancient Egyptians" documentary they did about the tomb robbers conspiracy!

[johnfraser]

Thanks so much. So interesting! I see, however, that I pursued the wrong career.

[chavamara]

So basically the Workman's Shaft is like the exhaust port of the Death Star!

[chavamara]

If they set the mummy on fire, wouldn't the gold and precious stones get melted/scorched and damaged?

[oscaranderson]

In my opinion. The Great pyramid was pre. flood.. there were no guards to discourage people from taking things.

[RvW]

Granite has the hardness of 7… great lecture tho

[theodorelutjen]

Have they ever found any body's fallen down any shaft's?

[karenlee]

Hi everyone! Do we need to hit the SUBSCRIBE button or is it just going to run?

[romanvscrucigar]

They used coins in 900/800BC?! I think this is way off. The first recognisable coins appeared around 670BC. Egyptians adopted coins much later, importimg and minting coins during the revolts against Persians, and then only to pay Greek mercenaries