An archaeological mission from the German Archaeological Institute in Cairo has uncovered a mastaba of an official named “Seneb-neb-ef” and his wife “Idut,” dating back to the Old Kingdom Period at Dahshour.
This mastaba is part of the large cemetery used by the residents of Dahshour during the Old Kingdom. The cemetery was uncovered in 2002 in collaboration with the Free University of Berlin.
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This mastaba is part of the large cemetery used by the residents of Dahshour during the Old Kingdom. The cemetery was uncovered in 2002 in collaboration with the Free University of Berlin.
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Offering list or "Debhet Hetepw" lintel depicts one of the most popular Ancient Egyptian scenes, that of an offering table with the food presented to the dead. This scene highlights the diversity of Ancient Egyptian cuisine due to the wide variety of agricultural crops, and bread was always a staple, with over forty different varieties.
A lintel with a scene representing a woman sitting in front of a table and offering list
From the Old Kingdom, late 4th Dynasty: Early 5th Dynasty, Saqqara (Titi cemetery), limestone.Displayed in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo, Egypt.
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A lintel with a scene representing a woman sitting in front of a table and offering list
From the Old Kingdom, late 4th Dynasty: Early 5th Dynasty, Saqqara (Titi cemetery), limestone.Displayed in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo, Egypt.
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The head of Alexander Severus, who became emperor in 222 AD when he was still fourteen years old, and because of his weakness and complete submission to his mother and his allowing her to take over the affairs of the country, the army became angry with them and killed them both in 235 AD. The head is made of marble, was found in Luxor and displayed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt.
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Ancient Egyptian women enjoyed a high status that set them apart from other civilizations. This prestige was reflected in the artistic creations left by the Egyptians, particularly those of Mrs. Neferihi, who lived in the twenty-fourth century BC. She was shown standing and resting on a pillar with her name and titles, one of the noblewomen close to the monarch.
Old Kingdom, Fifth Dynasty, limestone, Giza Cemetery.This unique artifact is on display in the museum's Egyptian Textile Hall as part of the Belladonna temporary exhibit at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo,Egypt.
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Old Kingdom, Fifth Dynasty, limestone, Giza Cemetery.This unique artifact is on display in the museum's Egyptian Textile Hall as part of the Belladonna temporary exhibit at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo,Egypt.
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The Kiswah of the Ka’abah is one of the most remarkable and rare acquisitions donated to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Dating back to 1830, the Kiswah is a handmade masterpiece made of 50 different pieces of pure silk. It is ornamented with embroidered Qurʾānic verses of silver and gold thread.This piece was gifted to the Library by Lord Yashar Helmy in 2016. You can check it out in the entrance of the Main Reading Area of the library.
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The poster features Hypatia — a philosopher who lived in Alexandria, then part of the Eastern Roman Empire. Hypatia is the first female mathematician whose life is well recorded; she was renowned in her lifetime as an enlightened counselor. That's why the award of the festival is Hypatia
The sleek lines of her clothes and the hair bun symbolize humbleness and wisdom. The palette of light colors, in contrast with the hues of blue, embodies clarity and simplicity. It grabs the attention to the Lighthouse of Alexandria’s beams being shed on Hypatia.
The festival is supported by The Ministry of Culture and the Tourism Promotion Authority and Red Star Production & Ditribution.Poster designed by: Kyrellos Maximos.
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The sleek lines of her clothes and the hair bun symbolize humbleness and wisdom. The palette of light colors, in contrast with the hues of blue, embodies clarity and simplicity. It grabs the attention to the Lighthouse of Alexandria’s beams being shed on Hypatia.
The festival is supported by The Ministry of Culture and the Tourism Promotion Authority and Red Star Production & Ditribution.Poster designed by: Kyrellos Maximos.
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Jugs and bowls were among the most widely used tools for washing both on dining tables and for ablution, some of them were also used for decoration and as an essential element of the bride’s trousseau. The outer and inner surfaces were decorated with exquisite geometric and floral patterns and inscriptions, and some were embellished with silver or gold.A copper bowl and jug covered with silver, Mamluk era (8th century Hijri/ 14th century). Displayed at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo, Egypt.
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The statue of the supervisor of the royal textile workshops "Merer- Nisu".Old Kingdom, 4th Dynasty, Giza, Granit
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On the 25 of June of each year, the world celebrates the International Day of Seafarers, as a reminder of their importance due to the harsh conditions they are exposed to and the hardships they endure. Sailors in ancient Egypt had a distinguished status, mentioned in texts, represented in scenes, or carved on board ships while performing their work. The work done would include royal voyages, the sacred barks of the gods and their processions, or on board warships, or huge merchant ships. One of the most famous of these expeditions is the trade mission that the Egyptian fleet embarked on to the Phoenician coast during the reign of King Snefru (ca. 2575-2551 B. C) to import cedar timber, the fleet included a large group of sailors on board about 40 ships.
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The Statue of Ra-hotep and his wife Neferet,One of the most famous and beautiful ancient Egyptian sculptures, located in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, are two statues of Prince Ra-hotep and his wife Neferet. These two statues date back to the reign of King Khufu,4th Dynasty,Old Kingdom Period. “Rahotep” is the son of King Sneferu and the brother of King Khufu. He was an army commander and had important titles, including “Chief Priest of Ra”, “Army Commander,” and “Head of Architectural Works”. His tomb was discovered in Meidum in 1871.During the reign of Sneferu (ca. 2613-2589 BC), the two statues are made of colored limestone, the eyes are inlaid with rock crystal and calcite, and the eyelashes are outlined with copper.The height of the statue of Ra-hotep is 121 cm. The height of the statue of Nefert is 122 cm.Displayed in The Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt.
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