The best ancient necropolises in modern Egypt to see the funeral art and hieroglyphics of these Ancient Egyptian tombs.
Social-media watchdogs are slamming “white people” for unearthing a 2,500-year-old mummy from its tomb in the sprawling Saqqara necropolis of Egypt. Archaeologists discovered 59 coffins…
Figs, dates, pomegranates and grapes were the only fruits that could be grown in the hot climate. From: Ancient Egyptian Food and Drink. This recipe was from 1600BC and was found on an ostraca. *NOTE* There are no times given but I'm thinking it would go pretty quickly with the food processor.
[EGYPT 29388] 'Ceiling in Nefersekheru's tomb at Luxor.' The ceiling of Nefersekheru's tomb has been decorated with different geometric patterns. Here we see a design with a checkerboard of white and yellow squares which contain rosettes. It is probably an imitation of the colourful, woven matting that Egyptians used to decorate their houses. Nefersekheru was a "Deputy administrator of the treasury" and a "Scribe of the divine offering of all the gods" during the reign of Ramses II. His tomb (TT 296) can be found in the Necropolis of El-Khoka on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.
Two incredible tombs in Egypt have been discovered in such an exceptional state of preservation that even the murals on the walls have retained their dazzling hues.
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Ancient Egypt civilization: One of the ancient societies with the best documentation the world ever has known, day to day living of Egyptian is well described.
[EGYPT 29387] 'Ceiling in Nefersekheru's tomb at Luxor.' The ceiling of Nefersekheru's tomb has been decorated with different geometric patterns. Here we see a design with yellow red and blue rosettes. It is probably an imitation of the colourful, woven matting that Egyptians used to decorate their houses. Nefersekheru was a "Deputy administrator of the treasury" and a "Scribe of the divine offering of all the gods" during the reign of Ramses II. His tomb (TT 296) can be found in the Necropolis of El-Khoka on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.
In the 19th Dynasty, about thirty two centuries and ten decades ago, there was a child, born to take that throne to rule the kingdom, the third king of 19th Dynasty, Ramesses II. The reign (1279-1213 B.C.) in which he ruled was the longest reign in the history of Egypt. His name meaning is the “Keeper of Harmony and
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[EGYPT 29387] 'Ceiling in Nefersekheru's tomb at Luxor.' The ceiling of Nefersekheru's tomb has been decorated with different geometric patterns. Here we see a design with yellow red and blue rosettes. It is probably an imitation of the colourful, woven matting that Egyptians used to decorate their houses. Nefersekheru was a "Deputy administrator of the treasury" and a "Scribe of the divine offering of all the gods" during the reign of Ramses II. His tomb (TT 296) can be found in the Necropolis of El-Khoka on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.
The Valley of the Kings and Queens in Egypt boasts truly impressive history. This article shares stories and tips to help you make the most of your trip!
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Temple of Hatshepsut, Deir al- Bahari, Luxor
Development of the Mastaba Tomb
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Located in The Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt.
Egyptian art and architecture, the architectural monuments, sculptures, paintings, and applied crafts of ancient Egypt. Some of the most well-known examples include the pyramids of Giza, Tutankhamun’s funerary mask, and the sculpture bust of Queen Nefertiti.
Painting from the burial chamber of the tomb of Queen Qalhata, mother of Tanutamani, El Kurru, northern Sudan, August 2011.
This alabaster canopic chest of Tutankhamun is considered to be one of the finest masterpieces of King Tut's collection.
