Stone, Sand, and Silence: a decade among the tombs of Luxor

Brenan Dew
South Australian Museum
Abstract: For nearly a decade, Brenan Dew worked among the limestone hills of the Theban Necropolis on Luxor’s West Bank, excavating and recording the tomb of Amenmose (TT149) with the Macquarie Theban Tombs Project. This talk reflects on life and discovery in the Theban Necropolis, where geology, geography, history, and human experience converge. In this talk, Brenan shares a personal account of working in one of the world’s most extraordinary landscapes, where every layer of earth holds echoes of the past.
Bio: Brenan Dew is a museum professional and science communicator with extensive experience across cultural institutions including the South Australian Museum, the Australian Space Discovery Centre, and Powerhouse Museum. His work spans visitor experience, public programs, and strategic engagement—bringing science, culture, and community together through accessible storytelling. With undergraduate degrees both in History and Science (majoring in Egyptology and Astrophysics), he remains deeply passionate about astronomy, dark-sky advocacy, and fostering public curiosity about our place in the universe.
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