Ancient Egyptian Culture Collection (page 31)

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

Wool tapestry from Egypt, Antinoe
Egyptian civilization, Coptic Period, 6th century A.D. Wool tapestry from Antinoe, 110x140 cm

Egyptian civilization, Diorite bust of Amenemhat III, from Fayum
Egyptian civilization, Medium Kingdom, Dynasty XII. Diorite (greenstone) bust of Amenemhat (Amenemhet) III. From Fayum

Linen canvas painting portraying an angel
Egyptian civilization, Coptic Period. Linen canvas painting portraying an angel. From Antinopolis (Sheikh- Ibada), 4th century A.D

Terracotta vase containing red earth, shell with red traces, yellow, blue and red pigments
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom (2nd millennium). Clay pot containing red soil; shell with traces of red pigment; yellow, blue and red pigments

Bracelet from the royal tombs of Tanis, Late Period
Egyptian civilization, Late Period. Goldsmithery. Bracelet. From the royal tombs of Tanis

Monuments of Egypt and Nubia, Historical monuments, plate XXIV by Ippolito Rosellini, 1823, Color illustration
Ippolito Rosellini (1800-1843) Monuments of Egypt and Nubia, 1823. Color illustration. Historical monuments, plate XXIV

Treasure of Tanis, breastplate of Psusennes I in form of winged scarab
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI-XXII. Treasure of Tanis. Breastplate of Psusennes I in form of a winged scarab

Osorkon talisman decorated with mythological scene: the solar child on a lotus
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXII. Osorkon talisman decorated with mythological scene: the solar child on a lotus, symbolizing the sun rising on the first day of creation

Egypt, Deir el-Medina, The tomb Ka, Wooden writing plastered palette, covered with wax and box used to contain colors Italy, Turin, Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), Egyptian art

Ancient Egyptian gazelle-shaped wooden box, New Kingdom, XVIII Dynasty
Egyptian Civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Wooden box in the shape of a gazelle

Treasure of Tanis, gold bowl of Undebaunded, from tomb number 3
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI-XXII. Treasure of Tanis. Gold bowl of Undebaunded, from tomb number 3. Diameter cm. 15.5

Egypt, Dandarah (Dendera). Roman mammisi of Augustus, detail of the outside wall relief s
Egypt - Dandarah (Dendera). Roman mammisi of Augustus. Detail of the outside wall reliefs

Bas relief fragment portraying Cleopatra
Egyptian civilization - Ptolemaic period - Bas relief fragment portraying Cleopatra (3rd-1st century b.C.)

Egypt, Cairo, Funerary stele of Netery-Kay from Abydos 3rd Millennium B.C. Egyptian Museum, Egyptian art

Keope solar boat made from Lebanon cedar wood
Egyptian civilization, Dynasty IV. Keope solar boat, made from Lebanon cedar wood (43.4 m. length, 5.9 m. breadth). From archaeological site of Giza

Egypt, Thebes, village of state labourers at Dayr al-Madinah (Deir el-Medina), tomb of Sennedjem
Egypt - Ancient Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Village of state labourers at Dayr al-Madinah (Deir el-Medina). Tomb of Sennedjem, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX

King Narmer Palette, detail, The King fighting, Tinit Period, Dynasty I, circa 2925 b. c
Egyptian civilization, Tinit Period, Dinasty I. King Narmer Palette, circa 2925 b.C. Detail: The King fighting

Relief depicting King Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten), his wife Nefertiti and their children under rays of sun god Aton
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Relief depicting King Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten), his wife Nefertiti and their children under the rays of the sun god Aton. Relief from Tall al-Amarnah

Ancient Egyptian bronze axes and daggers with electrum blades and ivory handles
Egyptian civilization. Bronze axes and daggers with electrum blades and ivory handles

Sicle lithic blades for cereal harvesting 4th Millennium B.C. Italy, Turin, Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), Egyptian art

Painted limestone sculptural group depicting Rahotep and Nofret from Meidum, Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV. Painted limestone sculptural group depicting Rahotep and Nofret. From Meidum, Egypt

Egypt, Seated woman, fourth dynasty from the mastaba of Nefertkau at Giza, limestone 26th Century B.C. Germany, Munich, Staatliche Sammlung Agyptischer Kunst (Egyptian Museum), Old Kingdom

Egypt Ancient bes, Luxor, Valley of Kings, Tomb of Ramses III, Fresco depicting mourning women
Egypt - Ancient Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979) - Luxor - Valley of the Kings - Tomb of Ramses III. Fresco depicting mourning women

Egypt, Cairo, Giza, Great Sphinx
Egypt - Cairo - Giza (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Great Sphinx, Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV

Egypt, Statue of the chancellor Nakhti (circa 2000-1920 B. C. ) found in his tomb in Assiout in 1903 by the French
Egypt, Statue of the chancellor Nakhti (circa 2000-1920 B.C.) found in his tomb in Assiout in 1903 by the French archaeologist Emile Chassinat, painted acacia wood 20th Century B.C

Egypt, Deir el-Medina, Vase fragment with a hieratic script (a passage of the Ghost Story ), Ramesside period
Egypt, Deir el-Medina, Vase fragment with a hieratic script (a passage of the " Ghost Story" ), Ramesside period, nineteenth-twentieth dynasty 13th-11th Century B.C

Blue majolica hippopotamus from Dra Abu el-Naga, Middle Kingdom, Egyptian civilization
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom. Blue majolica hippopotamus, height 12.70 cm. From Dra Abu el-Naga

Ancient Egyptian ivory statuette of woman holding child in arms, Predynastic Period, 3100-3000 B. C
Egyptian civilization, Predynastic Period, 3100-3000 b.C. Ivory statuette of woman holding a child in her arms, height 7.5 cm

Egypt, Amarna, Tell el-Amarna, Necropolis, Tomb of Merire, relief detail
Egypt - Tall al-Amarnah (Amarna, Tell el-Amarna), necropolis. Tomb of Merire. Detail, relief

Egypt, Floor decoration from the Palace of Akhenaten (Pharaoh Amenhotep IV, circa 1360-1342) at Amarna, eighteenth dynasty 14th Century B.C. Egyptian Museum, New Kingdom, Egyptian civilization

Painted wood stele depicting Amon musician playing harp before god Ra-Harakhty, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI. Painted wood stele depicting Amon musician playing harp before god Ra-Harakhty

Egypt, Ramesside period, Ostracon depicting a religious scene with flowers and a snake found in Deir el-Medina 13th-11th Century B.C. Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), New Kingdom, Egyptian art

Egypt, Woman holding an amphora, fresco
Egypt - Nubia - Woman holding an amphora

Collar of Khnumit from Dahshur, 1929-1897 b. c
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XII. Collar of Khnumit, 1929-1897 b.C. From Dahshur

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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.