Ancient Egypt

Death in Ancient Egypt

[General] [Egypt] (Oriental Institute)...

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The Sudan Archeological Research Society

The British Museum, London. Through lectures, seminars and newsletters, the Sudan Archaeological Research Society aims to promote interest in the Sudan`s cultural heritage and raise awareness of its place in the history of mankind. Most significantly, the Society mounts expeditions to excavate and record threatened sites before they are lost to kno...

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Ancient Egypt Research Associates

Official web site of Ancient Egypt Research Associates (AERA). [History] [Egypt]...

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Roemer-und Pelizaeus Museum collecton

Phoenix Art Museum is the only venue in the Southwest to present Splendors of Ancient Egypt, the largest exhibition of ancient Egyptian treasures ever to tour America and one of the most spectacular collections in the world. [History] [Egypt] Phoenix Art Museum....

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Mansoor Amarna Collection

The M.A. Mansoor Collection of Amarna Era art, their world-renowned collection is justifiably honored as one of the most extraordinary single groupings of Egyptian art in existence. Pieces of the Amarna Collection are included in the permanent collections of the Louvre and the Denver Art Museum and San Francisco State University. [General] [Egypt]...

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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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Great Pyramids of Gizeh

Great Pyramids of Gizeh: Khufu (Cheops) c2530 BC; Khafre (Chefren) c2500 BC; Mankure (Mycerinus) c2740 BC. [Image from Yale University]...

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Senmut with Princess Nefrua (block statue)

The block statue of Senmut with Princess Neferure is a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian sculpture. It was created in the 15th century BC during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut, and it depicts Senmut, the queen's steward and tutor to her daughter Neferure, seated with Neferure on his lap. The statue is made of quartzite and is over 1.5 meters (5 feet) ...

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Model Boat with Figures

A "Model Boat with Figures" is a miniature replica of a boat or ship, typically crafted with great attention to detail and realism. These intricate models often include miniature figurines placed onboard, which can represent sailors, passengers, or other relevant characters. Description: A Model Boat with Figures is a work of art and craftsmanship ...

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