Ancient Egyptian Culture Collection (page 30)

Egypt, Gebelein, Bread preparation, plastered wooden model from Ini tomb Italy, Turin, Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), Egyptian art

Stone stele with demotic script depicting black solar disk with spread wings, from the Serapeum
Egyptian civilization, Late Period. Stone stele with demotic script written in ink and depiction of black solar disk (the night) with spread wings. From the Serapeum

Gold plate for the mummy of Psusennes I. Relief representing Horus udjat eye and the four sons of Horus, Imset
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI, Kingdom of Psusennes I. Gold plate for the mummy of Psusennes I

Egyptian civilization, fragments of wall painting portraying musicians and dancers, from necropolis in Thebes
Egyptian civilization. Fragments of a wall painting portraying musicians and dancers. From the necropolis in Thebes

Terracotta statuette of Isis or of worshipper
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 1st century b.C. Terracotta statuette of Isis or of a worshipper

Schist statue of Thutmose III from Karnak, detail: head with Uraeus on forehead
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Schist statue of Thutmose III. From Karnak. Detail: head with Uraeus on forehead

Egyptian sharecropping contract written on papyrus in Demotic script
Egyptian civilization, Saitic Period, Dynasty XXVI. 533 b.C. Sharecropping contract written on papyrus in Demotic script

Treasure of Tanis, funerary gold sandals of King Sheshong
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI-XXII. Treasure of Tanis. Funerary gold sandals of King Sheshong

Egypt, Thebes, Detail of Isis and Nephthys adoring Ptah-Seker-Osiris from Anthropoid sarcophagus of Butehamon (royal scribe of the Theban Necropolis), twenty-first dynasty, third intermediate period

Egypt, Abusir, Funerary temple of King Neferirkara-Kaka
Egypt - Abu Sir (Abusir). Funerary temple of King Neferirkara-Kaka. Old Kingdom, Dynasty V

The pyramids of Cheops, Khafre and Menkaure
Egypt - Cairo - Ancient Memphis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Giza. The pyramids of Cheops, Khafre and Menkaure

Ancient Egyptian slate tablet and bowl for scribe, Predynastic Period, 3100-2613 B. C
Egyptian civilization, Predynastic Period, 3100-2613 b.C. Slate tablet and bowl for scribe, length 10.6 cm

Egypt, Bahariya Oasis, Valley of the Golden Mummies. Detail of mummy of tomb nr. 54, 1st-3rd century a. d
Egypt - Bahariya Oasis - Valley of the Golden Mummies. Detail of mummy of tomb nr. 54 1st-3rd century A.D

Egypt, Luxor - Thebes, Temples of Karnak, Temple of Amun, south propylaea and colossal statues of Amenhotep I
Egypt - Ancient Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Luxor. Karnak. Great Temple of Amon. South propylaea and colossal statues of Amenhotep I and Thutmose II

Egypt, Luxor, Karnak Temple complex, Temple of Khonsu, painted relief of pharaoh
Egypt - Ancient Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979) - Luxor - Karnak Temple complex - Temple of Khonsu. Painted relief

Papyrus from the First Book of Breathing of Ousirour, deceased offering incense to Hathor
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic period. Papyrus from the First Book of Breathing of Ousirour, 150-100 b.C. The deceased offering incense to Hathor

Fragment of bead embroidery, polychrome enamelled clay, stylized human face
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI. Stylized human face. Fragment of bead embroidery, polychrome enamelled clay, Saitic period

Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Deir el Bahri, Tomb of Hatshepsut, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII
Egypt - Ancient Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979) - Valley of the Kings - Deir el Bahri. Tomb of Hatshepsut, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII

Ancient Egyptian tools used for textile manufacturing: spatulas, bronze needles, wooden spindles from Deir el-Medina
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX-XX. Tools used for textile manufacturing: spatulas, bronze needles, wooden spindles. From Deir el-Medina

Ancient Egyptian faience shabtis (funerary figurines), New Kingdom, XX Dynasty
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XXI. Faience shabtis, funerary figurines

Egypt, Thebes, Detail from Anthropoid sarcophagus of Butehamon (royal scribe of the Theban Necropolis) depicting the world creation, third intermediate period, twenty-first dynasty

Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, frescos from Nakhts tomb, detail, Grape picking, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII
Egypt - Thebes (UNESCO, World Heritage List, , 1979) - Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, frescos from Nakhts tomb. Detail: Grape picking. (New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII)

Sudan, Nepata, Detail of oil lamp from the necropolis of Meroe and Nepata, bronze
Egypt - Nubia - Bronze oil lamp

Egyptian civilization, fresco with foxes, from Meidum
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty III. Fresco with foxes. From Meidum

Egypt, Cairo, Narmer Palette, Back side detail of Pharaoh Narmer with the Red Crown of Lower Egypt, parading by the beheaded enemies, schist 31st Century B.C. Egyptian Museum, Egyptian art

Egypt, El-Faiyum Oasis (Al Fayyum), Medinet Madi, ruins of temples
Egypt - El-Faiyum Oasis (Al Fayyum) - Medinet Madi, ruins of temples

Egypt, Abydos, Temple of pharaoh Seti I interior
Egypt - Abydos. Temple of pharaoh Seti I, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Interior

Fragment of tunic with mythological decoration, from Antinoe, Syria
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Fragment of tunic with mythological decoration, from Antinoe, Syria

Egypt, Aswan, Kom Ombo, temple of Sobek and Haroeri
Egypt - Aswan - Kom Ombo. Temple of Sobek and Haroeri

Egypt, Thebes, ruins of village of state labourers at Dayr al-Madinah (Deir el-Medina)
Egypt - Ancient Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Ruins of village of state labourers at Dayr al-Madinah (Deir el-Medina)

Leda and Swan, fragment of sculpture from Anhas, Morocco
Egyptian civilization, Coptic Period, 3rd century. Leda and the Swan. Fragment of a sculpture from Anhas, in the surroundings of Beni Suef

Painted wooden statues of Egyptian soldiers from Assiut
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XI. Painted wooden statues of Egyptian soldiers. From Assiut

Relief on arts and crafts: sculptor and decorator, from Saqqara
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI-XXX. Relief on arts and crafts: sculptor and decorator, from Saqqara

Papyrus of Khonsumes, The Book of the Dead the deceased making offerings to Osiris, Isis and Nephthys
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period. Papyrus of Khonsumes. The Book of the Dead. The deceased making offerings to Osiris, Isis and Nephthys

Vizier Nespakashuti seated in position of scribe, from Karnak
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI. Vizier Nespakashuti seated in the position of a scribe. From Karnak

Treasure of Tutankhamen, ame table of Tutankhamen from the Valley of the Kings, tomb of Tutankhamen (1347-1338 b. C. )
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Game table of Tutankhamen. From the Valley of the Kings, tomb of Tutankhamen (1347-1338 b.C.)

Marble head of Ptolemy VI (176-145 b. c. )
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 2nd century b.C. Marble head of Ptolemy VI (176-145 b.C.)

Shroud depicting the deceased with Anubi and Osiris from Egypt, Saqqara
Egyptian civilization, Coptic Period, 1st century A.D. Shroud depicting the deceased with Anubi and Osiris. From Saqqara

Interior wall reliefs depicting offerings to the deities, detail showing young Ramses II with deities Thoth and Horus
Egypt - Ancient Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979) - Luxor - Karnak - The Temple of Amon. Great Hypostyle Hall (New Kingdom). Interior wall reliefs depicting offerings to the deities

Limestone antelope-shaped vase
Egyptian civilization, Predynastic Period. Limestone antelope-shaped vase

Mythological papyrus of Imenemsauf, chief bearer of Amon, detail, king Ra-Horakhty
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI-XXII. Mythological papyrus of Imenemsauf, Chief bearer of Amon. Detail, king Ra-Horakhty

Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahari, Queen Hatshepsuts Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Hathor, work of the architect Senmut
Egypt - Thebes - Deir el-Bahari. Queen Hatshepsuts Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Hathor, work of the architect Senmut. Dynasty XVIII

Egypt, Ceremonial necklace belonged to Ahhotep I (circa 1560-1530 B. C. ), New Kingdom, seventeenth dynasty
Egypt, Ceremonial necklace belonged to Ahhotep I (circa 1560-1530 B.C.), New Kingdom, seventeenth dynasty 16th Century B.C. Egyptian Museum, Egyptian art

Detail of ancient Egyptian stele inscribed on both sides with list of ancient Egyptian Kings, Old Kingdom, V Dynasty
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V. Mould of Palermo Stone, black basalt fragment of a stele inscribed on both sides with the list of the kings of ancient Egypt

Legal text on parchment, list of witnesses during the settlement of a quarrel
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI. Legal text on parchment, written in hieratic: list of witnesses during the settlement of a quarrel, 1000 b.C

Ancient Egyptian gold and faience statuette of Thoth as a baboon, dedicated to man named Horhetep, Ptolemaic Period
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic period. Gold and faience statuette of Thoth as a baboon, dedicated to a man named Horhetep

Ancient Egyptian terracotta figurines of three small animals, Predynastic Period, Naqa II Culture, Circa 3650-3300 B. C
Egyptian civilization, Predynastic Period, Naqada II or Gerzean Period, circa 3650-3300 b.C. Terracotta group of three small animals, mongooses or snakes. Perhaps a container lid, height 10 cm

Christ and abbot Mena from Egypt, Bawit, tempera painting
Egyptian civilization, Coptic Period, 7th century A.D. Christ and abbot Mena, tempera painting. From Bawit

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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.