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Reliefs from the Tomb of Khnumti in Saqqara

The Reliefs from the Tomb of Khnumti in Saqqara are a collection of ancient Egyptian funerary reliefs that provide a fascinating glimpse into the religious beliefs and customs of the time. These reliefs are part of the archaeological treasures found in the vast necropolis of Saqqara, which served as a burial site for ancient Egyptians for thousands...

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Palette of Narmer

Palette of Narmer: c3000 BC. from Hierakonpolis, Upper Egypt Egyptian Museum, Cairo. Slate 25" high. [Image from Yale University]...

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Small Throne of Tutankhamen

The "Small Throne of Tutankhamen" is a significant artifact from ancient Egypt, dating back to the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom period. It is renowned for its historical importance and its association with the famous pharaoh Tutankhamen. Here's a brief description: Small Throne of Tutankhamen: The Small Throne of Tutankhamen is an ancient Egypti...

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Innermost Coffin of Tutankhamen

Innermost Coffin of Tutankhamen: Medium Sculpture (gold with inlaid semi-precious stones and enamel); Era or Culture Egypt, 18th Dynasty; Site Thebes, Tomb of Tutankhamen; Country Egypt (Ancient); Period Date 1570-1314 BCE. Object Date c. 1325 BCE. Reign dates for Tutankhamen: c. 1334-1325 BCE....

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Map of the Nile Valley

from Talla to Geziret Shandawil...

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Innermost Coffin of Tutankhamen (side view)

Innermost Coffin of Tutankhamen: Medium Sculpture (gold with inlaid semi-precious stones and enamel); Era or Culture Egypt, 18th Dynasty; Site Thebes, Tomb of Tutankhamen; Country Egypt (Ancient); Period Date 1570-1314 BCE. Object Date c. 1325 BCE. Reign dates for Tutankhamen: c. 1334-1325 BCE. [Image from Yale University]...

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Bust of the Goddess Sekhmet

The "Bust of the Goddess Sekhmet" is a remarkable ancient Egyptian artifact that represents Sekhmet, a powerful and complex deity in the Egyptian pantheon. Here's a brief description: Bust of the Goddess Sekhmet: The Bust of the Goddess Sekhmet is a sculpted representation of the lion-headed goddess Sekhmet, a prominent figure in ancient Egyptian m...

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Temple of Ramses II

The Temple of Ramses II, also known as the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, is a massive rock-cut temple located in southern Egypt. It was built by the Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC to commemorate his victory over the Hittites at the Battle of Kadesh. The temple is one of the largest and most impressive ancient Egyptian temples ever ...

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Death Mask of Tutankhamen

Death Mask of Tutankhamen from innermost coffin; Sculpture (gold with inlaid semi-precious stones). Egypt, 18th Dynasty. Site: Thebes, Tomb of Tutankhamen. Period Date: 1570-1314 BCE. Object Date: c. 1325 BCE. This mask of solid gold, beaten and burnished, was placed over the head and shoulders of Tutankhamun's mummy, outside the linen bandages in ...

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King Menkaure and Kha-mere-nebty II Detailed

Egypt (Old Kingdom): King Menkaure (Mycerinus) and his Queen, Kha-mere-nebty II, Detail: ca. 2548-2530 B.C. Menkaure is portrayed in the familiar Egyptian pose standing as if at attention with his left leg extended forward, his arms held stiff at his sides, and his fists clenched holding some unidentified cylindrical objects. His stance appears ass...

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