Tag: Ancient Egypt

The Heart Scarab The protective amulet for the heart was in the form of the scarab beetle, the manifestation of the creator and solar deity Khepri. It was a symbol of new life and resurrection. The heart scarab was a large scarab amulet which was wrapped in the bandages of the mummy over the deceas...

README Aegyptische Wortliste (GM 140, 1994, S. ...) "Habent sua fata libelli ...". Auch die hier angekuendigte Wortliste hat ihre Geschichte. Urspruenglich war nur beabsichtigt, fuer den Privatgebrauch den aegyptischen Grundwortschatz auf EDV-Basis verfuegbar zu haben. Die Vorteile dabei werden...

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Ancient Egypt: Ahmose By Robert Guisepi, 1984 Egypt’s History The Valley of the Nile Ahmose (reigned c. 1539–14 BC) was the founder of Egypt’s 18th dynasty. He completed his brother’s mission to expel the Hyksos—Asiatic rulers who had dominated Egypt—and expanded Egypt’s influence by invading Palest...

Step into the enigmatic world of Cleopatra, the Queen of the Nile, whose life transcends the boundaries between historical reality and timeless myth. From her captivating rule over ancient Egypt to the web of legends spun around her, Cleopatra's story is a fascinating blend of power, romance, and po...

Embark on a virtual expedition through the diverse landscapes of Egypt, where the echoes of ancient civilizations harmonize with the vibrant pulse of contemporary life. This tour map unfolds the wonders of Egypt, guiding you through historical gems, natural landscapes, and cultural treasures that sp...

The Egyptians' staple food was bread. It was made from barley and emmer wheat, their most common crops. Bread was usually baked in a conical mold that was placed over an open fire. There were also dome-shaped ovens where net loaves of bread were baked by placing them against either the hot interior ...

One of the most popular cults to arise in Late Period Egypt was of the cat goddess Bast. At this time many thousands of Cats were mummified for sale to pilgrims, who presented them to the goddess as an offering. X-rays show that the cats were often killed by having their necks broken. The bodies we...

The map Egypt After the Pharaohs - Landscape of Ancient Egypt is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the geography of ancient Egypt. It shows the different regions of Egypt, including the Nile Valley, the deserts, and the oases. The map also shows the major cities and to...

Nestled in the heart of Saqqara, the Step Pyramid of Djoser stands as an architectural marvel and a testament to the ingenuity of ancient Egyptian craftsmanship. Join us as we journey through time to unravel the significance, design, and cultural resonance of this iconic structure, which marked a pi...

The British Museum contains many wonderful exhibits, and it would take days of wandering around to look at everything in detail. In some ways the vast amount of material on display can take away some of the wonder from the individual objects. This is the coffin of a Pharaoh called Intef. The small s...

Mummy and Coffin of Meresamun Cartonnage, pigment, human remainsThird Intermediate Period, Dynasty 22, ca. 946-712 B.C.Purchased in Luxor, 1920OIM 10797 This colorful cartonnage mummy case, which still contains the mummy of an ancient Egyptian woman, is inscribed with the name Meresamun ("She lives ...