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A Typical Byblos Ship

A seagoing ship of the Fifth Dynasty. The seagoing craft of the Egyptians differed markedly from their river craft. The vessel here shown under oars belonged to a royal fleet the hogging truss that seems to have been characteristic of Egyptian seagoing craft. The stem-post at the bow reflects the foreign origin of the prototype, whereas the stern-p...

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A Nile ship of the Sixth Dynasty

A Ship of 6th Dynasty. Before the middle of the Sixth Dynasty the bipod mast had generally disappeared in favour of a single stick of lesser height. Better designed to carry the wider, lower sail that had been evolving. The lower yard, slightly longer than the upper, is now fixed to the mast well above the deck, and clearly is capable of a wider ar...

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The Ancient Egyptian Navy

Predynastic through Middle Kingdom. The use of river vessels and ships in Egyptian warfare is as old as conflict in Egypt itself, though probably at first there was little capability for sea travel. The Nile was always the principal means of transport in Egypt, and the sailing and construction of boats can be traced back to the papyrus rafts of the...

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Ancient Egyptian Law

Unveiling the Pillars of Justice: Explore the intricacies of Ancient Egyptian Law, its principles, and impact on society. Journey through time to discover the origins, legal administration, areas of law, and legacy of this fascinating legal system. Delve into the concept of ma'at, the role of pharaohs, and the judicial process. Gain insights into p...

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The Egypian Army In History

The most prominent development added to the ancient Egyptian army was the use of the war wheels, the weapon that was taken from "Heksos" but highly developed and used by Egyptians to the extent that they started to breed horses, an animal that was not very common in Egypt, and modified the designs of the war wheels. It was mentioned, that the Egypt...

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Map Of Egypt Ancient Cairo

Safari Egypt offers a nice colletion of maps for all parts of Egypt....

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Egyptian Monuments

Descriptions and photographs of the ancient Egyptian monuments...

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Nile River Cruises of Egypt

Contains some of the Finest Most Luxuries Nile Cruises that Travel Through the River Nile....

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Ancient Egyptian Monuments - The Pyramids

The Pyramids of Giza are the oldest and only remaining monuments of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. These massive structures were created as tombs for the rulers of the Old Kingdom . Even after more than four thousand years of exposure and weathering, the Pyramids of Giza stand as awe-inspiring monuments to the genius and creativity of a lo...

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Reconstructing Ancient Egyptian Tombs and Monuments

It is ironic that the Ancient Egyptian tombs, once sealed, were not intended to be seen by outsiders. Yet the highly valued and often reproduced tomb decorations have had a profound influence on art and have contributed significantly to our understanding of the Ancient Egyptian culture. We describe how recent advances in computational and digital t...

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