Ancient Egyptian Culture Collection (page 34)

Sphinx head in Egypt from Views in Egypt by Luigi Mayer, engraving, 1804 19th century, Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (Library)

France, Reconstruction of the interior of an Egyptian temple at the Paris Universal Exhibition, 1867 19th century, Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (Library)

Arab dwelling built on ancient ruins along the Menuf canal in Egypt from Views in Egypt by Luigi Mayer, engraving, 1804 19th century, Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (Library)

Funerary gold chair of Queen Hetepheres from Giza
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV. Funerary gold chair of Queen Hetepheres. From Giza

Head of King Taharka from Thebes
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXV. Head of King Taharka. From Thebes

Wood sculpture of female offering bearer from Thebes
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XI. Wood sculpture of female offering bearer. From Thebes

Gold sandals of Sheshanq from Tanis
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XII. Gold sandals of Sheshanq. From Tanis

Bronze and limestone statue of ibis, Thots sacred animal
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI. Bronze and limestone statue of ibis, Thots sacred animal

Statue of goddess Isis from Saqqara
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI. Statue of goddess Isis. From Saqqara

Bas-relief with the expedition to the Land of Punt from Deir el-Bahari
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Bas-relief with the expedition to the Land of Punt. From Deir el-Bahari

Chapel of Hathor from Deir-el-Bahari, a wall detail
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Chapel of Hathor. From Deir-el-Bahari. A wall detail

Sarcophagus of Queen Ahmose Merit-Amon from Thebes
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Sarcophagus of Queen Ahmose Merit-Amon. From Thebes

Kneeling statue of Tuthmosis III in an offering position from Karnak
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Kneeling statue of Tuthmosis III in an offering position. From Karnak

Painted wooden doll from Thebes
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XI. Painted wooden doll from Thebes

Fragments of a palace decoration from Thebes
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Fragments of a palace decoration. From Thebes

Copper statue of Pepi I from Hierakonpolis
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty VI. Copper statue of Pepi I. From Hierakonpolis

Double statue of Nimeasted, painted limestone from Saqqara
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V. Double statue of Nimeasted. Painted limestone. From Saqqara

Group statue portraying Rahotep and Nofret, painted limestone from Meidum, detail: Rahotep
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV. Sculptural group portraying Rahotep and Nofret. Painted limestone. From Meidum. Detail: Rahotep

Painted limestone statue of King Djoser (Zoser) from Saqqara, detail
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty III. Painted limestone statue of King Djoser (Zoser). From Saqqara. Detail

Terracotta vase with painted decoration
Egyptian civilization, Predynastic Period. Terracotta vase with painted decoration

Jewel case of Tuya from Thebes
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Jewel case of Tuya. From Thebes

Double statue of Amenemhat as Nile god from Tanis
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XII. Double statue of Amenemhat as Nile god. From Tanis

Ivory statuette of Khufu from Abydos, side view
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV. Ivory statuette of Khufu. From Abydos

Statue of Queen Merit-Amon from Thebes
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Statue of Queen Merit-Amon, from Thebes

Mummy of Queen Merytamun, wife of Amenhotep, wrapped in linen bandages from the Valley of the Queens
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Mummy of Queen Merytamun, wife of Amenhotep, wrapped in linen bandages. From the Valley of the Queens

Mummy of Ramses V, face detail
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Mummy of Ramses V. Face detail

Mummy of Seqenenre-Ta a, face detail
Egyptian civilization, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty XVII. Mummy of Seqenenre-Ta a. Face detail

Group of ibis - Thots sacred animal
Egyptian civilization, Late Period. Group of ibis, Thots sacred animal

Bronze statuette of cat, Bastets sacred animal
Egyptian civilization, Late Period. Bronze statuette of cat, Bastets sacred animal

Statue of Imhotep, architect who designed the Step Pyramid at Saqqara and author of earliest medical treatises
Egyptian civilization, Late Period. Statue of Imhotep, architect who designed the Step Pyramid at Saqqara and author of earliest medical treatises

Mummiform figure of Osiris with arms crossed wearing Atef crown, bronze statue
Egyptian civilization, Late Period. Mummiform figure of Osiris with arms crossed wearing Atef crown. Bronze statue, h. 21 cm

Decorative wooden component: goddess Isis protecting a king who is offering the neb sign
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXIII. Decorative wooden component: goddess Isis protecting a king who is offering the " neb" sign

Goddess Isis offering her breast to god Horus, seated on her lap, bronze statue
Egyptian civilization, Late Period. Goddess Isis offering her breast to god Horus, seated on her lap. Bronze statue, h. 21 cm

Kingdom of Psamtik I, cube shaped alabaster statue found incomplete in a sculptors workshop
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI. Kingdom of Psamtik I. Cube shaped alabaster statue found incomplete in a sculptors workshop. Height 53.5 cm

Kingdom of Amenhotep III - Painted wood laundry box which belonged to Perpaut, from Thebes
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII, Kingdom of Amenhotep III - Painted wood laundry box which belonged to Perpaut. From Thebes

Funerary statuette depicting deceased May, wrapped in bandages and placed in its sarcophagus, wood
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Funerary statuette depicting deceased May, wrapped in bandages and placed in its sarcophagus. Wood, h. 43 cm

Great Temple of Amun. Hypostyle hall with columns in papyrus form
Egypt - Ancient Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Luxor. Karnak. Great Temple of Amon. Hypostyle hall with columns in papyrus form

Egypt, Thebes, Writing man, circa 520-480 B. C. terracotta
Egypt, Thebes, Writing man, circa 520-480 B.C. terracotta 6th-5th Century B.C. France, Paris, Musee du Louvre, Greek art

Egypt, Detail of statue representing Pharaoh Ramesses III (circa 1186-1155 B. C. ), twentieth dynasty, New Kingdom
Egypt, Detail of statue representing Pharaoh Ramesses III (circa 1186-1155 B.C.), twentieth dynasty, New Kingdom 12th Century B.C. Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), Roman art

Amulets, Egyptian civilization
Egyptian civilization - Amulets

Painted amphora with neck ornament in shape of ibex from Thebes, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Painted amphora with neck ornament in shape of an ibex. From Thebes, Egypt

Egyptian civilization, limestone pillar statue of Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten), from Aton Temple at Karnak
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Limestone pillar statue of Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten), from the Aton Temple at Karnak

Egyptian civilization, Ancient Thebes, Luxor, Karnak, temple complex of Amon, support column from Temple of Ramses III
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XX. Ancient Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979) - Luxor - Karnak - Temple complex of Amon (Ammon)

Egypt, Luxor, Ancient Thebes, Amonherkhopeshaf, son of Ramses IIIs Tomb, painted relief depicting King in front of
Egypt - Luxor - Ancient Thebes (UNESCO, World Heritage List, 1979), Amonherkhopeshaf, son of Ramses IIIs Tomb. New Kingdom, Dynasty XX. Painted relief depicting the King in front of Duamutef

Egypt, Luxor, Ancient Thebes, Valley of Queens, Khaemuasets tomb, painted relief depicting naked youth
Egypt - Luxor - Ancient Thebes (UNESCO, World Heritage List, 1979) - Valley of the Queens, Khaemuasets tomb. New Kingdom, Dynasty XX

Egyptian civilization, Tutankhamens sarcophagus, decorated in gold and semi-precious stones
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Detail from Tutankhamens sarcophagus, decorated in gold and semi-precious stones

Statue of a Colossi at the Entrance to Luxor Temple in Egypt

Temple of Rameses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt

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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.