Tag: Ancient Egypt

Interesting facts and information about the mummification process. The mummy shown here dates from the Roman Period. It has a distinctive painting inlaid into the head part, and is intricately bandaged and studded. The feet are molded in gold painted plaster, which is typical of the period. ...

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 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 ...

King Smenkhkare is thought to have ascended to the throne either in the latter years, or after the death of Akhenaten. Very little is known about his reign which appears to have been quite short. A mummy found in tomb KV55 in the valley of the kings is thought to be his, although the evidence is by ...

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...

Adab - One of the earliest Sumerian cities. Adad - The mesopotamian Weather God. He was the son of Anu and was derived from an earlier Sumerian God, Iskur. Agade - Mesopotamian City. It was the seat of government for Sargon the Great. Akkad - The northern part of Mesopotamia. Sumer was the southern ...

Scarab Beetles in Ancient Egypt By far the most important amulet in ancient Egypt was the scarab, symbolically as sacred to the Egyptians as the cross is to Christians. Scarab dung beetles lay eggs in a pellet which they roll along and the Egyptians regarded this action as an image of the sun and i...

Journey through the annals of ancient Egypt as we delve into the life and legacy of the formidable Seti I (Menmaatre), a warrior pharaoh whose reign left an indelible mark on the sands of time. On Tour Egypt, we unravel the stories of this esteemed ruler, exploring his military prowess, architectura...

The Bible mentions Egypt over 700 times, and it is clear that the Israelites had a long and complex relationship with the Egyptians. The Israelites were enslaved in Egypt for many years, but they eventually escaped and made their way to the Promised Land. The Egyptians also had a significant impact...

Embark on a comprehensive exploration of Egypt, a land that seamlessly blends the mystique of ancient traditions with the dynamic pulse of modern realities. This country study unveils the diverse facets of Egypt, spanning its ancient wonders, cultural tapestry, economic landscape, and the contempora...

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 ...

Ancient Egypt (epigraphy) Egypt attracted the special curiosity of the Greeks, and Herodotus (5th century BC) devoted an entire book to on-the-spot observations and fanciful tales about the land of the Nile. The lost Aigyptiaka (or Aegyptiaca) of Manetho (3rd century BC) contained the roster of 30 d...