Sunday Drop-In Tour | Ancient Scripts, Scribes, and Writing Materials

How did Egyptian hieroglyphs and Mesopotamian cuneiform operate? Why did these systems thrive, and how did they end? This Sunday Drop-In Tour will explore the written word in the ancient world. Objects that help tell this story include a Hammurabi clay tablet, an Old Kingdom tomb inscription, a Mandaean demon bowl, and a Roman soldier’s letter to his mother.

This event is free and open to all visitors. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

Plan your visit at https://myumi.ch/e6Q1M.

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• This Saturday, 16th August, 02:00 pm, Saturday Sampler Tour | Walk with an Egyptian: A Journey Through Time in Ann Arbor
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• Next Sunday, 24th August, 02:00 pm, Sunday Drop-In Tour | Pottery, Glass, and Coins in the Ancient World in Ann Arbor