The mystery of the spinning statuette
The mystery of the spinning statuette Several months ago, we noticed that one of our Middle Kingdom statuettes was spinning around imperceptibly slowly in its new case in...Ancient Egyptian Shoes
During the ancient Egyptian period people mostly travelled barefoot. It is believed that since the temperature in Egypt was very high throughout the year, people gave less importance...Inlaid Gold Armlet of Ahhotep
When it was found among the hair of the mummy, this gold cuff Queen Ahhotep was thought to be a crown. Because of its size, however, it is...Ancient Egyptian Facts
Egypt is one of the countries in Africa and the Middle East. The ancient name for Egypt is Kemet meaning 'black land'. It had obtained its name owing...Ancient Egyptian Sphinx
Sphinxes are majestic monuments of Egyptian civilisation. Sphinxes were in the forms of tombs so that the tombs inside could be guarded. The name 'sphinx' which means 'strangler'...Ancient Egyptian Tomb Paintings
Ancient Egyptian civilisation is regarded as the most conservative and rigid ever. The basic patterns of Egyptian institutions, beliefs and artistic ideas were formed during the first few...Ancient Egyptian Viziers
In the Egyptian pyramid of power, the rank of viziers was next to the Pharaoh. The vizier had the status of a Prime minister. 'tjaty' was the Egyptian...Ancient Egypt Valley Of The Kings
The discovery of The Valley of the Kings was indeed momentous in the study of Egyptian civilisation. Since then, this site has become the heart of archaeological exploration...Ancient Egyptian Queens
The social status of women in ancient Egypt was not equal to that of the men. However, Egypt has always been famous for its elegant royal queens. Some...Ancient Egyptian Transportation
Ancient Egyptian Transportation Because the Nile flows the length of the country, boats and ships were the most important means of transport in Egypt since ancient times to...Ancient Egyptian Trade
Profited by the fertile river valley and abundant resources, the Egyptian society was essentially self-sufficient. This was because the needs of an agricultural community were basic. However, trade...Ancient Egyptian Temples
"The only active force that arises out of possession is the fear of losing the object of possession". a proverb from an ancient Egyptian temple . As the...Ancient Egyptian Technology
Egyptians were the people who created miracles with everything they had. Significant technological advances were made in fields such as astronomy, mathematics, architecture, medicine, navigation, agriculture etc. Also,...Ancient Egyptian Stories
Stories, since time immemorial, have been told to each generation in all civilizations till the present age. Ancient Egyptians were in no way separate form this trend, the...
