Ancient Egyptian Culture Collection (#22)

Book of mythological images of Nespakachuty, the separation of heaven and earth with the solar boat
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI. Book of mythological images of Nespakachuty. The separation of heaven and earth with the solar boat

Granite head of Sekhmet, from the temple of Mut
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Granite head of Sekhmet. From the temple of Mut

Sculpture representing Pharaoh Amenhotep II (circa 1427-1397 B. C. ), eighteenth dynasty
Sculpture representing Pharaoh Amenhotep II (circa 1427-1397 B.C.), eighteenth dynasty 15th-14th Century B.C. Italy, Turin, Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), New Kingdom, Egyptian art

Fragment of cloth depicting knights
Civilization Egyptian, Coptic period - Fragment of cloth depicting knights

Alabaster canopic jar of Ahmose, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Alabaster canopic jar of Ahmose

Bronze statuette of Isis nursing Horus
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 4th-3rd century b.C. Bronze statuette of Isis nursing Horus

Colossal statue of Akhenaton (Amenhotep IV), New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Colossal statue of Akhenaton (Amenhotep IV)

Egypt, Saqqara, Funerary complex of king Djoser. Step Pyramid
Egypt - Cairo - Ancient Memphis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Saqqara. Funerary complex of king Djoser. Step Pyramid, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V

Ancient Egyptian limestone statue basement portraying different ethnic groups, Early Dynastic Period, II Dynasty
Egyptian civilization, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty II. Limestone statue basement portraying heads of different ethnic groups, symbolizing subjugation of foreign peoples. Height 19.5 cm

Egypt, Right side of a false door from the mastaba of Khnumit in Meidum, sixth dynasty, limestone 23rd Century, Germany, Munich, Staatliche Sammlung Agyptischer Kunst (Egyptian Museum), Old Kingdom

Relief depicting a fish and a cross
Egyptian civilization, Coptic Period. Relief depicting a fish and a cross, 4th-5th century A.D

Relief depicting goats grazing a sycamore tree from the Mastaba of Akhatep, Saqqara, Old Kingdom
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom. Relief depicting goats grazing a sycamore tree. From the Mastaba of Akhatep, Saqqara

Ancient Egyptian painted clay vase engraved and painted with parallel motifs, Predynastic Period, Naqa II Culture
Egyptian civilization, Predynastic Period, Naqada II circa 3600-3250 b.C. Small clay jar engraved and painted with parallel motifs. Height 19.2 cm

Egypt, Thebes, Luxor, Karnak Temple complex, Temple of Khonsu
Egypt - Ancient Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979) - Luxor - Karnak Temple complex - Temple of Khonsu

Egypt, Gebelein, Ship model in coloured plastered wood from tomb of Eni 2nd Millennium B.C. Italy, Turin, Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), Egyptian art

Egypt, Deir el-Medina, Tabernacle with straight portico and two columns with capital in a form of Hathors head, and cyma molding cornice, dedicated to the Triad of Elephantine (constituted by Khnum)

Bronze statuette of god Bes dedicated to Pakkar, chancellor of Psamtik I, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI. Bronze statuette of god Bes dedicated to Pakkar, chancellor of Psamtik I

Hawk limestone statue protecting King Nectanebo II (360-343 BC)
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXX. Hawk limestone statue protecting King Nectanebo II (360-343 b.C.)

Temple of Sobek, Hypostyle Hall, relief depicting Ptolemy VIII Euergetes and Cleopatra II
Egypt - Aswan - Kom-Ombo - Temple of Sobek, Hypostyle Hall. Relief depicting Ptolemy VIII Euergetes and Cleopatra II

Wall relief depicting warehouse
Egyptian civilization, XVIII Dynasty, reign of Pharaoh Akhenaton (Ekhnaton), 1552-1306 b.C. - Wall relief depicting a warehouse

Ancient Egyptian painted limestone stele of carpenter Amenemhat, Middle Kingdom, XI Dynasty
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XI. Painted limestone stele of carpenter Amenemhat

Detail of ancient Egyptian painted limestone relief depicting a procession of female making religious offering
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty VI. Fragment of painted limestone relief from a tomb, depicting a procession of female offering bearers, personification of estates, 73 x 111 cm

Gold-plated silver statuette of a Ramesside king offering Maat, goddess of truth and order of the world
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom. Gold-plated silver statuette of a Ramesside king offering Maat, goddess of truth and order of the world, 1300-1100 b.C. Detail

Rosetta Stone, with an inscription in three scripts: Egyptian hieroglyphs
Egypt, 2nd century b.C. Rosetta Stone, with an inscription in three scripts: Egyptian hieroglyphs, Egyptian demotic script and Greek (top to bottom). Dark granite stone, 114x72 cm

Horemheb ploughing land in the Fields of Iaru, relief from the tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara, detail
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII, 1332-1323 b.C. Horemheb ploughing land in the Fields of Iaru. Relief from the tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara, detail

Egypt, Thebes, Detail of Statuary group representing Pharaoh Tutankhamun (or Tutankhamen, circa 1340-1323 B. C)
Egypt, Thebes, Detail of Statuary group representing Pharaoh Tutankhamun (or Tutankhamen, circa 1340-1323 B.C.), seated on the throne, and Amun standing at his side

Egypt, Nubia, Abu Simbel, Great Temple, colossal sandstone figures of enthroned Ramses II
Egypt. Nubian monuments at Abu Simbel (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Great Temple. Colossal sandstone figures of enthroned Ramses II

Funerary stele of Ibi, Master of the chamber at the royal palace The deceased before the funerary offerings At the top
Egyptian civilization, Dynasty XVIII 1900-1660 b.C. Funerary stele of Ibi, Master of the chamber at the royal palace. The deceased before the funerary offerings

Decorated golden bowl belonged toThutii (Djehuty), general of troops under the king Thutmosis III, New Kingdom
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Decorated golden bowl belonged to Thutii (Djehuty), general of troops under the king Thutmosis III

Limestone, alabaster and rock crystal statue of seated scribe, Old Kingdom
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom. Limestone, alabaster and rock crystal statue of seated scribe, height 53.7 cm

Kingdom of Amasis. Stele of Psamtiks father from Memphis
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI, Kingdom of Amasis. Stele of Psamtiks father. From Memphis

Beni-Hasan Necropolis. Tomb of Amenemhat, detail: mural paintings depicting hunting scenes and country life
Egypt - Beni-Hasan Necropolis. Tomb of Amenemhat. Detail: mural paintings depicting hunting scenes and country life. Middle Kingdom

Funerary stele of Majordomo Khentekhtayaun, hieroglyphs reporting list of relatives of the deceased
Egyptian civilization, Dynasty XII. Funerary stele of Majordomo Khentekhtayaun. Detail: Hieroglyphs reporting list of the relatives of the deceased; on the right, symbols of the degree of kindred

Plate, hunting in the marsh. Replica of fresco from Thebes, Tomb of Nakht by Nina M
Nina M. Davies (1881-1965), " Ancient Egyptian Painting", Chicago, 1936. Plate: hunting in the marsh. Replica of fresco from Thebes, Tomb of Nakht, Dynasty XVIII, New Kingdom

Egyptian civilization, Small vase with colored geometric motifs. From Egypt, Bahariya Oasis
Egyptian civilization, 1st-2nd century A.D. Small vase with colored geometric motifs. From Baharia, Giza, Valley of the Golden Mummies

Pyramidion of Hatshepsut, from Egypt, Karnak
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Pyramidion of Hatshepsut, from Karnak

Egypt, Necropolis of Beni Hasan, Tomb of Khnumhotep III, mural painting depicting hunting scene
Egypt - Necropolis of Beni Hasan. Tomb of Khnumhotep III. Detail: mural painting depicting hunting scene

Egypt, Giza, Giza Pyramids, Pyramid of Chephren and Kheops Pyramid in the background
Egypt - Cairo - Ancient Memphis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Pyramids at Giza. Pyramid of Khafre (greek: Chephren) and Pyramid of Khufu (greek: Cheops) in the background

Fictile vases with red-violet desings on a pink background, depicting ibis and boats, neolithic period, predynastic culture of Naqada, 2nd phase 4th Millennium B.C

Egypt, Amethyst bracelet and ring, eighteenth dynasty 15-14th Century B.C. Germany, Munich, Staatliche Sammlung Agyptischer Kunst (Egyptian Museum), New Kingdom, Egyptian art

List of Kings from temple of Ramesses II at Abydos, circa 1250 B. C
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XX. List of Kings from the temple of Ramesses II at Abydos, circa 1250 b.C

Egypt, Upper Egypt, Meidum, pyramid of Snefru, east and north side
Egypt - Maydum. Pyramid of Snefru, east and north side. Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV

Egypt, The Chamber of the Ancestors from Karnak in Luxor, Thutmose III period, eighteenth dynasty 15th Century B.C. France, Paris, Musee du Louvre, New Kingdom, Egyptian civilization

Terracotta barn model with cylindrical silos laid out in two rows into a fence 2nd Millennium B.C. Italy, Turin, Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), Middle Kingdom, Egyptian art

Stele with offering scene from Deir el Medina, New Kingdom
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom - Stele with offering scene. From Deir el Medina

Gold pectoral with scarab of Ramses II
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Gold pectoral with scarab of Ramses II

Goddess Bastet as a cat, from Saqqara
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI. Goddess Bastet as a cat. From Saqqara

Temple of Hathor, detail, relief with a offering scene
Egypt - Dandarah (Dendera). Temple of Hathor, Ptolemaic period, 1st century b.C. Detail, relief with a offering scene

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As the sun sets over the majestic land of ancient Egypt, a captivating scene unfolds before our eyes. In the foreground stands the enigmatic Sphinx, its imposing presence shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Behind it, rising proudly against the horizon, is the awe-inspiring Pyramid of Chephren, one of the magnificent Pyramids of Giza. Illustrations depicting ancient Egyptian gods adorn this rich tapestry of culture. The mighty Horus holds aloft the key of life, symbolizing eternal power and vitality. Nearby, we glimpse an illustration showcasing Osiris, revered as a god associated with resurrection and rebirth. Journeying further into this mesmerizing world, we encounter architectural marvels that have stood for millennia. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor showcases intricate designs that pay homage to a powerful female pharaoh who defied convention. The Red Pyramid beckons us with its striking red hue and impeccable symmetry – a testament to ancient engineering prowess. Ramses II Temple in Abu Simbel stands tall as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; its colossal statues paying tribute to an iconic ruler from Nubia. A stroll through history brings us to the Kiosk of Trajan standing gracefully before the remarkable Temple of Isis – both designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These structures embody religious devotion and reflect Egypt's deep-rooted spiritual beliefs. Delving deeper into their burial customs reveals treasures beyond imagination: Pharaoh Amenemope's gold funerary mask from Tanis gleams with opulence fit for royalty. Anubis, god of death and embalming rituals, clutches his sacred symbol -the Ankh- representing everlasting life. Finally, we arrive at Kom Ombo near Aswan where an ancient temple awaits our exploration amidst North Africa's breathtaking landscapes. And not far away lies another UNESCO World Heritage Site: Menkaure's Pyramid accompanied by none other than the timeless Sphinx itself.