Tag: Ancient Egypt

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 ...

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...

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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...

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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 ...

Ancient Egypt: Apopis Egypt's HistoryRobert Guisepi, 1984 The Valley of the Nile Apopis was the last great Hyksos king of Egypt (reigned c. 1585-1542 BC). Initially, he controlled most of Egypt but was gradually driven back northward to the vicinity of his capital in the Nile River delta due to succ...