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Group 2: Early Examples

The Coptic Legacy  Christian Egyptians were known as Copts. They continued to dominate the textile industry after the Muslim conquest of Egypt, working in the materials and techniques most familiar to them. Imported silks from Sasanian Iran and Byzantium, woven on the drawloom, were copied in line

Charles T. Currelly

lthough trained as a Methodist minister, following his graduation from the University of Toronto, he devoted himself to archaeological work, first in Egypt, and later in Crete and Asia Minor. It was in Egypt that Currelly discovered he had a talent for collecting: a nose for bargains and an ability

Sir Robert Ludwig Mond

e British Empire, including Canada. He was a great supporter of education and funded hospitals, including the Hospital for Sick Children. Many of the Egyptian artifacts brought to the Museum by Charles T. Currelly were from excavations funded by Sir Robert Mond. He funded Currelly’s early

Sir Edmund Boyd Osler

d to serve until 1917. Osler was also interested in arts and travel. In 1906 to 1907, he was among several prominent Torontonians who paid a visit to Egypt where they met Charles T. Currelly, an archaeologist and the future director of the Royal Ontario Museum of Archaeology. Osler offered to help

Collections: Art and Culture

Indigenous Americas 35,000 Artworks and Objects Archaeology of the Americas 386,000 Artworks and Objects Canada 40,000 Artworks and Objects Ancient Egypt & Nubia 71,000 Artworks and Objects Ancient Greece & Rome 53,000 Artworks and Objects Ancient Near East 242,000 Artworks and Objects C

Birthday Parties

Guided Tours Create an action-packed guided tour tailored to your child’s favourite things. From exploring knights and amour to uncovering ancient Egypt’s mysteries or journeying back in time to the age of dinosaurs – there is something extraordinary for everyone.   Treasure Trek Embark on

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ind. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the supernatural side of art, culture, and nature.  ROM in an Hour Discover the mysteries of Egypt, marvel at medieval armour, explore Earth’s mind-blowing animal diversity, and more—all in one hour! Climate Change: The Epic of Life and

Welcome to 4 Billion Years of Wonder

th stories from our vast art, culture, and nature collections. Summer Club groups welcome kids ages 5-16 with week-long themed programs. From ancient Egypt to prehistoric dinosaurs, there's something for everyone. Get Ready for Summer Saturday Club Eight weeks of fun-filled, educational

Descriptive Audio Tour: Transcript

is and Euphrates Rivers, and conquered regions including the Levantine coast of the Mediterranean (modern-day Israel, Lebanon, and Syria), as well as Egypt. The artifact modeled here, at more than twice its original size, shows an Egyptian style winged man holding onto the branch of a sacred tree.