Étienne Bernand

1923–2013 (age 90)

Biography

Étienne Bernand (1923–2013) devoted his life to unraveling the mysteries of ancient Egypt, enriching museums and public knowledge with a careful eye for detail and a genuine love for the culture.

He leaves behind students and colleagues who continue to benefit from his precise scholarship and the countless ways he brought the Nile’s long history closer to modern audiences.

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