Ancient Egypt

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NMS Mummy Project

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 conservation required, a 4 year project was initiated to in...

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Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

To understand the everyday life of ancient Egyptians, archaeologists draw on many sources. The most valuable sources include tomb paintings, reliefs, and the objects included in tombs that the Egyptians used in their daily life. [Carnegie Museum of Natural History]...

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Gods and Religion

The ancient Egyptians interpreted every occurrence in terms of the relationship between natural and supernatural forces. Those phenomena that figured prominently in their lives included the annual cycle of the Nile River`s flood, the enormous size and unchanging harshness of the surrounding desert, and the daily cycle of the sun`s appearance in the...

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Egyptian Artifacts Exhibit

Exploring the ancient world through Egyptian artifacts is a fascinating journey back in time. The Egyptian Artifacts Exhibit offers a glimpse into the rich history and culture of this majestic civilization. As you walk through the exhibit, you are greeted by intricate hieroglyphics, statues of powerful pharaohs, and exquisite jewelry worn by ancie...

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Mummies of Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt is famous for its mummies, which are preserved bodies that have been mummified through a complex process. The practice of mummification was a crucial part of Egyptian burial rituals as they believed in the afterlife and wanted to ensure the deceased had everything they needed in the next world. The process of mummification involved r...

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