“Operation Amythyst: How the Ancient Egyptions Got Their Bling 4000 Years Ago”
Davidson College 315 North Main Street, Semans Auditorium, Belk Visual Arts Center, Davidson, NC, United StatesAbout the lecture: Some of the most stunning jewelry from Ancient Egypt is made of amethyst. Its craftsmanship, opulence, and design epitomize quality in the ancient world. Yet the skill in making this jewelry started long before the cutting and buffing of the raw stone. Procuring amethyst in the Eastern Desert is fraught with many […]