# Making Waves on the Nile: Change and Continuity In Hellenistic Egypt

- Dates: 17 September 2026
- Location: Universiteit Leiden, Leiden, Netherlands
- Organiser: Leiden University’s Institute for History
- Industry: EdTech

## About

This conference explores change and continuity in Hellenistic Egypt, focusing on societal developments after Alexander the Great's conquest. It examines innovations and the blend of imported practices with indigenous traditions. The event is for early career scholars interested in Hellenistic Egypt.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2026/09/making-waves-on-the-nile-change-and-continuity-in-hellenistic-egypt)
- [Agenda](https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/agenda/2026/09/making-waves-on-the-nile-change-and-continuity-in-hellenistic-egypt)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Where to stay

- **CTY Books hotel**: 140 m from the venue, 2 Nieuwe Rijn, Leiden, 2312JB
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ctybooks.nl/)
- **Steenhof Suites**: 260 m from the venue, 11 Steenschuur, Leiden, 2311ES
  - [Hotel website](https://www.steenhofsuites.nl/)
- **Breathe Hotel**: 430 m from the venue, 50 Herengracht, Leiden, 2312LE
  - [Hotel website](https://www.breathehotelleiden.nl/)
- **Boutique hotel ExLibris**: 480 m from the venue, 4 Kloksteeg, Leiden, 2311SL
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelexlibris.com/)
- **Huys van Leyden**: 500 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.boutiquehotelsvanleyden.nl/)
- **Hotel De Doelen**: 570 m from the venue, 3 stars, 2 Rapenburg, Leiden
  - [Hotel website](https://www.dedoelen.com/)
- **LOT Hotel**: 710 m from the venue, 14 Beestenmarkt, Leiden, 2312CC
  - [Hotel website](https://www.lothotel.nl/)
- **City Hotel Rembrandt**: 740 m from the venue, 10 Nieuwe Beestenmarkt, Leiden, 2312CH
  - [Hotel website](https://www.rembrandthotel.nl/)
  - Phone: +31 71 514 4233

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