Ersin Hussein - Community perspectives: understanding and voicing Cypriot heritage in Wales

In 2020 The Egypt Centre launched a new display - Egypt and its Neighbours. The rationale was to showcase non-Egyptological artefacts (from Cyprus, Nubia, The Near East, Greece, and Rome); explore further identity-formation in antiquity; and exhibit pieces in the collection that had not been displayed before. The need for this was evident from audience surveys and public opinion drove its design. Funding for the initiative was awarded by the Institute of Classical Studies. This paper will focus on Cypriot artefacts in this new exhibit and the development of their associated physical and digital learning resources (e.g., object handling, 3D scans, and representing the history of Cyprus). It will discuss challenges surrounding decolonising the museum, engaging with the wider public to co-create resources, and developing materials that allow visitors to explore the history of Cypriot artefacts in the Swansea context.