Australian Museum Lecture Examines Egypt's Cultural Influence in Australia

The Australian Museum hosted a lecture titled 'Ramses Street' on March 23, 2024, exploring the historical connections between Egypt and Australia. Archaeologist Candace Richards presented the talk, examining how Egyptian cultural heritage reached Australia from the 19th century through periods of Egyptomania, including the 1980s touring exhibitions from Cairo. The discussion addressed the enduring Australian fascination with ancient Egypt, which persisted through 20th-century political changes and was reinforced by ANZAC deployments during both World Wars. Hosted by Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah, the lecture also considered contemporary efforts to reassess colonial narratives within museum contexts. This event was part of the 'Gateway to Egypt' program series supporting the 'Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs' exhibition.