The Kirwan Memorial Lecture 2026

The SARS AGM followed by a Special Lecture and drinks reception. Please note, if you only wish to attend the lecture, this will start at 6pm
About this Event

5pm - SARS AGM

6pm - This year Dr David Edwards will present 'The Archaeological Survey of Sudanese Nubia - 60 years on'.

7pm - Drinks reception

PLEASE NOTE: Enter via the 'event space entrance’, as opposed to the coworking space entrance on Drummond Street. The correct door is directly next to the Gym Group’s entrance, opposite Old Diorama Arts Centre.

Abstract

The ‘Archaeological Survey of Sudanese Nubia’ working between Gemai and Dal was completed in May 1969. The full publication of this work is however only now being achieved; a first ‘Pharaonic’ volume appearing in 2020, and a second ‘Meroitic’ volume now being completed. This lecture will present some of the highlights of the Meroitic archaeology, as well as some features of the later prehistoric (A-Group, C-Group/Kerma) archaeology.