Masterpieces of the Nile: A Look at Painting in Ancient Egypt
When we see Greek or Roman sculptures today, we often imagine them sculpted in white marble. But the truth is that both the temples and statues of ancient cultures, including those of ancient Egypt, were once covered in colors that have mostly disappeared over time....Read more
How The Ancient Egyptians Raise Their Colossal Obelisks?
The ancient Egyptians had a unique method for raising their colossal obelisks, which were tall, pointed structures that were associated with the sun and present in their sun temples. The word “obelisk” (tekenu in ancient Egyptian) itself comes from the...Read more
Omm Sety: The British Egyptologist Who Met Seti I
Dorothy Louise Eady, known as Omm Sety, dedicated her life to the study and preservation of the temple of Seti I at Abydos. This woman, respected by Egyptologists around the world, claimed until the end of her days that she was the reincarnation of an ancient Egyptian...Read more
The Innermost Gold Coffin of Tutankhamun
The innermost coffin of Tutankhamun is a stunning piece of ancient Egyptian art and craftsmanship. Made of solid gold, the coffin is adorned with intricate engravings, inscriptions, and inlaid semiprecious stones and colored glass. The shape of the coffin is that of...Read more