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Uncovering Ancient Egypt
2026-11-02 19:00:00 2026-11-02 20:00:00 America/Chicago Uncovering Ancient Egypt Nancy McCully takes you on a journey through Egypt's most profound sites, including the Pyramids and the Nile. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Monday, November 02
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Northbrook Public Library

Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Nancy McCully takes you on a journey through Egypt's most profound sites, including the Pyramids and the Nile.

Uncover Egypt's secrets while visiting the Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings, and temples near Luxor and Abu Simbel. We will cruise the Nile, examine tomb paintings and reliefs, and explore Ancient Egypt's remarkable culture.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Learning |

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Uncovering Ancient Egypt
Mon, Nov 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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