Tag: 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. ...

1859American colonel William Loring travels to Europe, the Middle East and Egypt. He meets Egypt’s ruler, Saïd. Construction begins on the Suez Canal.1861The American Civil War begins. Egyptian cotton exports begin to skyrocket.1862Saïd dies; Ismail becomes Viceroy of Egypt.1865The Civil War ends. B...

Symbolism in Architecture Mohammed Motlib The Window of Appearance The Temple Palace of Rameses III at Medinet Habu 1175 BC The window, situated at the centre of the eastern face of this palace, has a set of stairs behind it descending into a columned hall. Rameses III would come through this hall a...