Ancient Egyptian Art
Ancient Egyptian art: The styles of painting, sculpture, crafts and architecture developed by the civilization of Ancient Egypt from the year 5000 BC until 300 d. C. This art is characterized by a sense of order: clear and simple lines, combined with simple shapes and...Read more
Map with Nile River
Map with Nile River “Mother of all men”. The fertile banks of the Nile River, favored by periodic flooding, allowed the survival of the ancient Egyptian civilization, which flourished for several centuries. Considered for a long time the longest river in...Read more
Ancient Faces: Fayum Mummy Portraits
They are known as the “Fayum mummy portraits” to the set of two thousand individualized portraits found mostly in the upper outer part of the mummies of the oasis necropolis of the same name, El-Fayum, although they are also found in other places such as...Read more
What are the 8 steps of mummification process?
The mummification process was able to produce mummies that would last for eternity. Why did Ancient Egyptians mummify their dead? Eternal life wasn’t just about preserving the spirit. The deceased’s body also had to preserved, as the Ancient Egyptians believed the...Read more