Tag: Ancient Egypt

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...

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...

Ancient Egypt: Amenhotep IIEGYPT'S HISTORYBy Robert Guisepi, 1984 The Valley of the Nile Amenhotep II (reigned c. 1426–1400 BC) was a 15th-century BC king of Egypt and the son of Thutmose III. He ruled during the height of Egypt's imperial era and worked to maintain his father's conquests through mi...

The National Museums of Scotland (NMS) are blessed with an excellent collection of Ancient Egyptian artefacts. This includes several mummies excavated by such famous Egyptologists as Alexander Rhind and Flinders Petrie. In order to find out more about the collection, and also to assess the conserva...

Mark Millmore's dedication to unraveling the mysteries of Ancient Egypt has resulted in a digital voyage that transcends the boundaries of time. Through his meticulous research and captivating presentations, Millmore invites enthusiasts and scholars alike to delve into the heart of one of the world'...

Embark on an extraordinary voyage through the sands of time as we explore the enchanting landscapes and rich heritage of Egypt. In this immersive guide to touring Egypt, we unveil the treasures of a civilization that spans millennia, from the iconic pyramids to the vibrant tapestry of modern Egyptia...

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...

The Animal Mummies Project at the Cairo Museum is a pioneering initiative dedicated to the study and preservation of ancient Egyptian animal mummies. Housed within the iconic Cairo Museum, this project focuses on unraveling the mysteries surrounding the practice of mummifying animals in ancient Egyp...

In a year already rich with discoveries in Egyptology, archaeologists have uncovered the tomb of a previously unknown ancient Egyptian king. This marks the second royal tomb discovery of 2022, following last month's confirmation of the tomb of Thutmose II. However, unlike the tomb of Tutankhamun, th...

Even though much ancient Egyptian written material is still extant, it surely represents only a fraction of what originally existed. To produce such a mass, there must have been an impressive arsenal of scribes. In fact the word sesh, "scribe," was among the most frequently used titles in ancient Eg...

In the cradle of civilization, ancient Egypt stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of human creativity. The art of ancient Egypt, spanning over three millennia, encapsulates the essence of a society deeply rooted in spirituality, mythology, and the pursuit of immortality. Join us as we journe...

Ancient Egypt had its origin in the course of the Nile River. It reached three periods of great pharaonic splendor: the Ancient Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom and the New Kingdom. Ancient Egypt map domain stretched from the delta of the Nile in the north, to Elephantine Island, where is the first catar...