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Egyptian Royal Tombs of the New Kingdom

The Egyptian Royal Tombs of the New Kingdom are a testament to the grandeur and power of ancient Egypt's pharaohs. The Valley of the Kings, located on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, is perhaps the most famous burial site for these rulers. This necropolis was used for burials from the 16th to the 11th century BC and is home to the tombs of ic...

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Ancient Egypt: the Mythology

Comprehensive site on ancient Egyptian mythology....

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Cleopatra's Needle

Cleopatra's Needle is located on the Thames Embankment in London close to the Embankment underground station. The Obelisk was actually constructed for Tuthmose III and is carved with Hieroglyphics praising Tuthmose and commemorating his third sed festival. Later inscriptions were added by Ramesses II to commemorate his victories....

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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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Life in Ancient Egypt - Funerary Customs

Much of our knowledge about ancient Egyptian culture comes from archaeological evidence uncovered in tombs. Objects, inscriptions, and paintings from tombs have led Egyptologists to conclude that what appeared to be a preoccupation with death was in actuality an overwhelming desire to secure and perpetuate in the afterlife the "good life" enjoyed o...

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Theban Mapping Project

The largest Egyptological website on the internet, offering complete coverage of the Valley of the Kings in images, text and maps. Produced by the Theban Mapping Project and directed by Kent Weeks....

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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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