What an ancient Egyptian tomb smells like?
The intact tomb of the architect Kha and his wife Merit in Deir El-Medina was discovered in 1906. Today, all this treasure, including food offerings and amphorae with food and drink (some of them still sealed), is exposed in the Egyptian Museum of Turin, where these...Read more
Leisure and entertainment in ancient Egypt
It is often difficult to imagine how the ancient cultures could have fun without all the things now available to entertain ourselves and spend our leisure time. But, the truth is that the ancient Egyptians used their free time participating in different sports and...Read more
The mysterious woman behind the mummy of the Golden Lady
The discovery of mummies always fascinates Egyptologists and civil society itself when looking at such ancient artifacts. Studying them, however, can be an arduous process, as the antiquity of the pieces makes them increasingly sensitive over time. It is clear,...Read more
The ‘Egyptian Mona Lisa’, the masterpiece painted 4,500 years ago
The Meidum Geese is one of the most beautiful examples of ancient Egyptian painting. Its delicacy and naturalism decorated the tomb walls of Nefermaat, dating from about 4,500 years ago. It was discovered by Auguste Mariette and transferred to the Cairo Museum, where...Read more