Campbell Price

Dr Campbell Price, a Researcher at the University of Liverpool, holds a PhD in Egyptology from the same institution. He serves as Curator of Egypt and Sudan at the Manchester Museum, overseeing one of the UK’s most significant Egyptology collections. His research focuses on ancient Egyptian monumental expression, museum interpretation, and the sacred landscape of Saqqara. Price has curated major exhibitions like Golden Mummies of Egypt, emphasizing transformative narratives of identity and divinity in funerary practices.

Education: BA, MA, and PhD in Egyptology from the University of Liverpool (2006–2010).

Research Interests include non-royal statues in temple spaces, the role of museums in shaping public perception, and the socio-religious significance of statuescapes. Recent work explores the Ancient Egyptian concept of the face and its cultural implications, supported by a part-time research secondment through Creative Manchester.

Professional Activities: Chair of Trustees at the Egypt Exploration Society (2021–2025). His publications blend academic rigor with accessible formats, including children’s books and popular histories.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Manchester Museum curatorial teams and international researchers on collection studies and exhibition projects.