The Association Egyptologique Reine Elisabeth was founded by Jean Capart in memory of Queen Elisabeth's visit to the tomb of Tutankhamun, on February 18, 1923. Its main purpose was to stimulate egyptological and papyrological research in Belgium. Over the years the association has become a scholarly institution, which promotes the study of the history and civilisation of Pharaonic, Graeco-Roman and Christian Egypt.
The premises of the Association are located at the Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire.
Journal
Since 1925 the Association publishes Chronique d'Égypte, a journal of high scholarly level, with the cooperation of numerous Belgian and foreign specialists. - More info
Publications
From 1925 on more than 100 scholarly books have been published, of which many within reach of the general public. - More info
Lectures
At the Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire, Brussels: from October to April. - More info
Library
The library was founded and developed
in cooperation with the Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire.
It is the most important library for egyptology and papyrology
in Belgium and one of the richest of Europe, worldwide famous.
Accessible to the public from Tuesday to Friday, from 09:30 to
12:00 hrs and from 13:15 to 16:00 hrs.
Informations: +32 (0)2 741 73 54 or +32 (0)2 741 73 65.
Benefits to members (annual contribution: minimum EUR 56)
- Journal Chronique d'Égypte,
free of charge.
- Discount of 30% on the publications of the Association.
- Discount of 10% on the publications of the Musées Royaux
d'Art et d'Histoire.
- Free access to lectures.
- Assistance to interested people, requesting information on Egypt.
- Donations of minimum EUR 30 are income tax dedictable (in Belgium).
Application form
Please fill in form and return via mail.