Ancient Egypt

Egyptian Temple Rituals

The Daily Temple Rituals Morning Service - Ritual Purity - Awakening the God - Serving the God - Midday and Evening Rituals [General] [Egypt]...

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Egyptologica Vlaanderen VZW

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Guardian`s Egypt Main Gate

Welcome to Guardian`s Egypt where you can explore the mystery and splendor of ancient Egypt from the comfort of your own computer. Guardian`s Egypt was founded in 1994 by Andrew Bayuk. [History] [Egypt]...

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Alexandria Landmarks and Alexandria Monuments

The vast majority of Alexandria's most significant landmarks and monuments are leftovers from the Romans. These ancient monuments are unique and fascinating to tour. Not to be missed are the Roman Amphitheatre, the only one in Egypt, and Pompey's Pillar, a huge freestanding structure. More modern landmarks in Alexandria include the ornate Abbas al...

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Three slaves and a stern Ramses II

Egypt's king, Ramses II, written about in the Old Testament, is now thought to have reigned between 1290-1224 B.C.E. The Egyptian wall art to the right depicts Ramses holding what is suspected to be three slaves. One is black, one appears to be East Asian, and the third, in the foreground, appears to be Semitic. The blacks and Semite came from clos...

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Cleopatra

Photos and images from exhibit: Cleopatra, the queen - egyptian archaeology photographic image of Naples, National Archaeological Musemu, painting of a woman, maybe Cleopatra VII, I century A.D. Cleopatra had the advantages that went with wealth. She was of Macedonia descent -- and whomever the royal Ptolemies mated with....

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Mummy Case of Djed Mout

The Mummy Case of Djed Mout is a painted wooden anthropoid coffin from the 22nd Dynasty of Ancient Egypt (c. 945-715 BC). It is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The coffin is made of wood and is covered in a layer of gesso. The gesso is painted with a variety of scenes and symbols, including the goddess Nut, ...

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Khafre from Gizeh

Khafre (Chefren) from Gizeh: c2500 BC. Egyptian Museum, Cairo. Diorite 66" high. [Image from Yale University]...

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Seated Hatshepsut

Seated Hatshepsut: Medium Sculpture (carved limestone, partially restored); Era or Culture Egypt, 18th Dynasty; Site Deir el Bahri; Country Egypt (Ancient); Period Date 1570-1314 BCE. Object Date c. 1490-1460 BCE. Hatshepsut reign dates: c .1504-1482 BCE....

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