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. ...

Ancient Egypt: Amenhotep III EGYPT'S HISTORYRobert Guisepi, 1984The Valley of the Nile Amenhotep III (ruled 1390-1353 BC), the son of Thutmose IV, ascended to the throne at approximately 12 years of age. Early in his reign, he married Tiy, who became his queen. Unlike earlier royal tutors, Tiy's fat...

The ancient Egyptians believed that, when they died, they would be judged on their behaviour during their lifetime before they could be granted a place in the Afterlife. This judgement ceremony was called "Weighing of the Heart" and was recorded in Chapter 125 of the funerar text known as the "Book...

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...

Unlock the secrets of the ancient and modern wonders of Egypt as we embark on a virtual journey through a series of captivating lectures. From the pyramids of Giza to the vibrant tapestry of contemporary Egyptian culture, these educational sessions promise to unravel the mysteries and complexities o...

The Egyptian Scarab Beetle God Khepri Alternative Names: CHEPRI, KHEPER, KHEPERA, KEHPERI The ancient Egyptians believed that Khepri, in the form of a gigantic scarab, rolled the sun like a huge ball through the sky, then rolled it through the underworld to the eastern horizon. Each morning Khepri ...

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 collection of the British Museum is one of the largest and most famous in the world. The range and variety of items on display is impressive, although the damage sustained in the original monuments when the exhibits were removed does not bear thinking about. This section gives a small sample of ...

The Ancient Near East is a region that is often referred to as the cradle of civilization. It is a vast area that includes modern-day Iraq, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Turkey, and parts of Egypt and Greece. The region is home to some of the earliest known human settlements, and it was th...

The Four Sons of Horus were traditionally the guardians of the internal organs of the deceased. Each was associated with a particular organ, and also with a different cardinal point on the compass. The Four Sons Of Horus GodProtectsHeadPointGoddessImsetyLiverHumanSouthIsisHapyLungsBaboonNorthNephthy...

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...

Welcome to Life in Ancient Egypt, an introduction to The Walton Hall of Ancient Egypt at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. The Carnegie Museum of Natural History has acquired Egyptian artifacts since its founding and now holds about twenty-five-hundred ancient Egyptian artifacts. The most sig...