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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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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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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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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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Great Sphinx from Gizeh

Great Sphinx from Gizeh: c2500 BC. 65 feet high [Image from Yale University]...

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Portable Chest-Shrine with Anubis Figure

Portable Chest-Shrine with Anubis Figure: Medium Sculpture (carved wood, painted and gilded); 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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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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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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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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Death Mask of Tutankhamen Image

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. The death mask really is magnificent even to someone with no knowledge of the finer points of Egyptian antiquities. Made of solid gold and i...

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