Published books
A monograph on Imhotep and two editions of the hieroglyphic dictionary.
Profile
Research, public engagement,
heritage
A professional path spanning Egyptology, ancient languages, museums, publishing, education and digital heritage.
Biography
San Lazzaro di Savena
Bologna, Italy
Understanding the past means giving it a voice
Pasquale Barile is a freelance Egyptologist and communicator. His work focuses on ancient languages and the origins of civilisation, combining research, public engagement and the teaching of history.
He is founder and president of the Ancient World Society and HistoryLab, and a professional member of the Egypt Exploration Society and the International Association of Egyptologists.
He was curator and scientific director of the exhibition Tutankhamun: Journey Towards Eternity at Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence. He also leads digital heritage projects devoted to the Valley of the Kings and the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, Cairo, using virtual-reality systems.
Since 2025, he has been founder and editor-in-chief of Scoprire l’Antico Egitto, an Italian magazine devoted to Egyptological outreach and published by Sprea Editori. He teaches Egyptian hieroglyphs and grammar within the CIEB Advanced Programme in Ancient Egyptian Civilization Studies.
At a glance
A multidisciplinary
practice
Scientific research meets the ability to design tools, experiences and content for different audiences.
Years in heritage
Museums, field research, publishing and public engagement.
Integrated fields
Research, publishing, education and digital heritage.
Professional journey
Research and
public engagement
Egyptological research
In Search of Imhotep, begun at Saqqara in 2022, and Ricomporre l’eternità, devoted to the Papyrus of Hunefer.
Digital heritage
Scientific responsibility for virtual-reality digitalisation projects devoted to the Valley of the Kings and the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, Cairo.
Scoprire l’Antico Egitto
Founder and editor-in-chief of the Italian Egyptology magazine published by Sprea Editori.
Dizionario Geroglifico-Italiano
Publication of a reference work on the Egyptian language with Arbor Sapientiae.
Tutankhamun: Journey Towards Eternity
Curator and scientific director of the exhibition at Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence.
Networks and affiliations
Research is
a community
Egypt Exploration Society
Professional member.
International Association of Egyptologists
Professional member.
Ancient World Society · HistoryLab
Research, public engagement and history education.
Professional profile
Different skills,
one direction
For collaborations spanning research, public engagement, publishing, education and heritage, the starting point is always the audience and the objective.
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