Ancient Egyptian Culture Collection (page 9)

Egypt, Cairo, Fayum (Faiyum) mummy portrait, Roman period 1st Century B.C.- 3rd Century A.D. Egyptian Museum, Egyptian art

Granite statue of Ptolemaic queen (Cleopatra VII), detail
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 1st century b.C. Granite statue of Ptolemaic queen (Cleopatra VIIja). Detail

Marble head of Alexander the Great, height 37 cm, Probably from Alexandria, Egypt
Hellenistic art, 2nd-1st century b.C. Marble head of Alexander the Great, height 37 cm. Probably from Alexandria, Egypt

Diorite statue of Pharaoh Khafre with his head wrapped in wings of falcon god Horus from Giza, Egypt, Old Kingdom
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV. Diorite statue of Pharaoh Khafre with his head wrapped in the wings of the falcon god Horus. From Giza, Egypt

Ancient Egyptian sarcophagus of woman named Udjarenes, Ptolemaic Period
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period. Sarcophagus of a woman named Udjarenes. Detail

Capital from the Hathor temple in Dendera
Illustration of a Capital from the Hathor temple in Dendera

Egyptian God Thoth
illustration of a Egyptian God Thoth

Egyptian God Khnum
illustration of a Egyptian God Khnum

Egyptian God Ra
illustration of a Egyptian God Ra

Egyptian God Horus
illustration of a Egyptian God Horus

Egyptian God Tefnut
illustration of a Egyptian God Tefnut

Egyptian God Amun
illustration of a Egyptian God Amun, Amon, Amen

Illustration of ancient Egyptian sign depicting scribe tools

Ancient Egyptian Temple in Edfu
illustration of an ancient Egyptian temple in Edfu

2000 BC Egyptian horse-drawn chariot, side view

Figure of ancient Egyptian man, standing

Female Egyptian figure

Illustration of ancient Egyptian women looking in mirrors to apply make-up

Illustration of ancient Egyptian lotus and papyrus frieze decoration

Illustration of man standing next to a t-shaped sundial, Ancient Egypt

Illustration of Pyramids of Giza, aerial view

Cross section illustration of pyramid

Illustration of wooden square level with a plum bob, rock hammer, copper chisels and wooden mallet tools used in Ancient Egyptian masonry

Illustration of cartouche box from Tutankhamuns tomb

The statues of Rameses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt
Located just 40 km north of the border with Sudan is the temple of Abu Simbel which was constructed by Ramses II around 3000 years old

Entrance to the Temple of Luxor, Luxor, Egypt
The Avenue of the Sphinxes towards the ancient Egyptian Colossi at the entrance to Court of Ramses II, Luxor Temple, Luxor, Nile Valley, Egypt

Luxor Temple, Luxor, Egypt
The Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor, Egypt

Hypostyle hall, Great Temple of Abu Simbel
Hypostyle hall with colossal statues of Ramesses II depicted as the god Osiris, the Great Temple of Abu Simbel (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979), dating from the reign of Ramesses II

Statues of Ramses II as Osiris in Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt
The Karnak temple complex is a vast open-air museum, and the second largest ancient religious site in the world, after the Angkor Wat Temple of Cambodia

Ancient Egypt
Osiride statues of the female Pharaoh at the entrance to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, located on the west bank of Luxor in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt

Giza Pyramid illuminated at night, Giza, Egypt
Pyramid, night, Illuminated, Ruined, Architecture, Purple, Travel Destinations, Close-Up, Middle East, Old Ruin, Famous Place, International Landmark, Stone, tomb, Ancient Egyptian Culture

Valley Of The Kings, Luxor, Egypt

Temple of Karnak, Great Hypostyle Hall, Luxor, Egypt
Hieroglyphics and reliefs on columns of Great Hypostyle Hall

Egypt, Giza, Pyramidon of pyramid of Khufu UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egypt, Silver sarcophagus of Pharaoh Heqakheperre Shoshenq II (circa 900-885 B. C)
Egypt, Silver sarcophagus of Pharaoh Heqakheperre Shoshenq II (circa 900-885 B.C.), twenty-second Dynasty, third intermediate period 9th Century B.C. Egyptian Museum, Egyptian art

Bronze figurines of goddess Bastet, as a cat or a cat-headed woman
Egyptian civilization. Bronze figurines of goddess Bastet, as a cat or a cat-headed woman

Egypt, Relief depicting Pharaoh Ramesses II (circa 1279- 1213 B. C. ) and prisoners, nineteenth dynasty
Egypt - Abu Simbel - Ramses II and prisoners

Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead of Khonsumes. New Kingdom, XX Dynasty
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XX. Book of the Dead of Khonsumes.The deceased burning incense before Horus, Osiris, Isis and Nephthys

Necklace pendant made of gold in shape of a fly from Thebes, tomb of Queen Ahhotep
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Necklace pendant made of gold in shape of a fly. Height cm. 9. From Thebes, tomb of Queen Ahhotep

Egypt, Deir el-Medina, Stele dedicated to the Qetesh goddess by the scribe Ramose, nineteenth dynasty 13th-12th Century B.C. Italy, Turin, Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), New Kingdom, Egyptian art

Bronze and gold statuette of goddess Bastet as a cat, also known as the Psamtik cat, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI. Bronze and gold statuette of goddess Bastet as a cat, also known as the Psamtik cat. Height 27.6 cm

Unas pyramid, ceiling decorated with stars and walls decorated with Pyramid Texts
Egypt - Cairo - Ancient Memphis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Saqqara. Unas pyramid, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V. Interior, burial chamber

Egyptian civilization, diorite statue of Pharaoh Khafre, from Giza
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV. Diorite (greenstone) Statue of Pharaoh Khafre. From Giza

Gold funerary mask of Pharaoh Amenemope fromTanis
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI. Gold funerary mask of Pharaoh Amenemope. From Tanis

Heb-Sed alabaster vase from Saqqara
Egyptian civilization, Protodynastic Period, Dynasty II. Heb-Sed alabaster vase. From Saqqara

Ancient Egyptian figurine of goddess Selket
Egyptian civilization. Figurine of Selket, goddess of protection against disease and poison, in the shape of a scorpion with bust of a woman

Ancient Egyptian alabaster vase for ointments with the name of pharaoh Merenre Nemtyemsaef II, Old Kingdom, VI Dynasty
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty VI. Alabaster vase for ointments with the name of pharaoh Merenre Nemtyemsaef II inscribed. Height 15 cm

Statue of Anen (priest and astronomer), eighteenth dynasty, diorite 16th-13th Century B.C. Italy, Turin, Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), New Kingdom, Egyptian art

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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.