Limestone head of a princess
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, reign of Akhenaten, c. 1353–1336 B.C. Displayed in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

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Cleopatra by the Egyptian artist Walid Yassin.

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The ancient Egyptians are among the earliest people who manufactured boats and ships.used for transportation, fishing, and pilgrimage to holy places, and for pleasure and entertainment as well.The boats and ships came and different sizes and styles, royal, military, and many more styles.Ancient Egyptians would manufacture the models in ship workshops to be placed in the tombs of the deceased, which they hoped the soul would use in its departure to the other world.A model of a royal funeral boat, found in the tomb of King Amenhotep II (1427-1400 BC), the Eighteenth Dynasty - the New Kingdom Period.Displayed in The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo, Egypt.

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Flint knives, Tomb of Hemaka, 1st Dynasty (ca. 2873 – 2859 BC). Displayed in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat, Cairo.

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Head of Akhenaten or Nefertiti
New Kingdom, Amarna Period
ca. 1353–1336 B.C. Displayed in the Metropolitan Museum.

Link: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/566533

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The oldest Coptic icon of Saint Mark the Apostle which dates back to the sixth century AD. Preserved in the French National Library in Paris, France.

Queen Cleopatra's documentary trailer by Dr.Zahi hawas on youtube.

Link: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=773152187505851&id=100044332304573&mibextid=Nif5oz https://youtu.be/T3_4mEuVONA

In celebration of International Museum Day, corresponding to May 18 of each year, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization will conduct free guided tours for special needs and Egyptian visitors.Additionally, a number of students from the Digital Egypt Initiative will create a live ‘augmented reality’ experience for visitors, for a selection of artefacts displayed in the museum.

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Details of the Statue of Ramses II.

Ankh amulets found in the tomb of King Amenhotep II (1427-1400 BC), Eighteenth Dynasty, New Kingdom.The Ankh symbol was one of the sacred ones in Ancient Egypt, which symbolized life and its resurrection.The Ankh symbol got its name from the Ancient Egyptian word meaning Life.Ankh amulets were made of gold, wood, or faience, which is the material of the displayed Ankh.Faience was a material consisting of an inner layer of quartz, silica, and natron, and an outer green or blue glazed layer glazed, and the craftsman used pottery or gypsum molds to shape it.Faience was used in many creations, such as walls tiles, vessels, jewelry, amulets, and statuettes.

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