Egyptology Collection (page 4)

The Sphere, Special Egypt Tutankhamen issue, 1923
Front cover of The Sphere designed by Fortunino Matania, for its Egypt number containing more news on the discoveries of Tutankhamens tomb in Luxor

Aerial Of Valley Of The Kings Excavations
Aerial view of Howard Carters archaeological excavations of the tombs of the Pharoahs Ramesses VI and Tutankhamen (better known as King Tut), Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, 1922

Egyptian mathematical papyrus, Moscow
Egyptian mathematical papyrus. Known as the Moscow Mathematical Papyrus, this roll of papyrus is from Ancient Egypt and dates from the beginning of the 2nd millennium BC

River Nile, Luxor, Egypt, as seen from the International Space Station (ISS). North is towards bottom left. Agricultural fields (green) are sustained by the waters of the Nile (dark blue)

Phonetic Egyptian hieroglyphs. Hieroglyphs were written characters used by the Ancient Egyptians between around 3000 BC and 300 AD. They were used mainly for inscriptions on monuments and tombs

Unwrapping an Egyptian mummy, Cairo, 1880s
British and Egyptian officials unwrapping an Egyptian mummy in the Boulak Museum, Cairo, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Abu Simbel, Egypt - Cartouche of Rameses II
Abu Simbel, Cartouche of Rameses II, " One powerful of truth is Ra, he whom Ra has chosen.". Photograph by Lionel Coate"

Valley of the Queens, Tomb of Tyti, wife of Rameses, 1186 - 1085 BC, wall painting. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Tourists studying throne & couches of Tutankhamen, Cairo
Visitors from all parts of the world and Egyptians studying Tutankhamens throne in the thronged galleries of the Cairo Museum

Auguste Mariette (1821-1881). French archaeologist. Engravin
Auguste Mariette (1821-1881). French scholar, archaeologist and Egyptologist. Portrait. Engraving. Colored

Photographer preparing a portrait of a mummy. Nineteenth-century colored engraving

Africa, Egypt, Kom Ombo. Stone relief work on temple wall
Egypt, Kom Ombo. Stone relief work on temple wall. Credit as: Steve Satushek / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Egypt, Cairo, the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Papyrus in a Lily Pond in front

Temple of Edfu
Antique illustration of a Temple of Edfu

The Great temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt
The archaeological site of Abu Simbel is composed primarily of two massive rock temples in, these cave temples taken from the side of the mountain from the pharaoh Ramses II in the thirteenth century

Obelisk
Luxor temple

Africa, Egypt, Upper Egypt, Luxor. Temple of Hatshepsut, early morning view of Deir al-Bahri

Jean-Francois Champollion (1790-1832) French historian and linguist: founder of scientific Egyptology. His name carved into pillar at Temple of Karnak (Luxor)

The Island of Philae. Watercolour by John Gardner Wilkinson (1797-1875) British traveller and archaeologist, the Father of British Egyptology. Ancient Egyptian temple complex on the Nile near Aswan

The Nile at the Second Cataract. Watercolour by John Gardner Wilkinson (1797-1875) British traveller and archaeologist, the Father of British Egyptology

The Obelisk. Erasmus Wilson (1809-1884) English surgeon and antiquary. In medicine he specialised in skin diseases. His other interest was Egyptology of which he was a generous patron

Pharaoh Amenhotep I, 1888 artwork C017 / 6844
Pharaoh Amenhotep I. 19th-century artwork of the mummy and sarcophagus of the Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Amenhotep I, part of the 18th Dynasty (New Kingdom)

Pharaoh Amenhotep I and his wife, 1880s C017 / 6925
Pharaoh Amenhotep I (right) and his wife and sister Ahmose-Meritamun (left) as depicted in Ancient Egyptian style, 19th-century artwork

Kirchers museum in Rome, 17th century
Kirchers museum in Rome. 17th-century artwork of German Jesuit scholar Athanasius Kircher (circa 1601-1680, at right) showing visitors around the museum of curiosities he established in Rome

Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, 1666 C016 / 8928
Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. 17th-century artwork showing a range of hieroglyphics inscribed on monuments from Ancient Egypt that had been erected in Rome

Ramses II mummy, 19th Century artwork C018 / 7050
Ramses II mummy. 1880 engraving showing the head of the mummy of Ramses II (ca. 1303-1213 BC), without its wrappings. Ramses II, or Ramses the Great

Ancient Egyptian temple at Luxor, artwork C017 / 7191
Ancient Egyptian temple at Luxor, artwork. This temple was first built around 1380 BC by the pharaoh Amenhotep III and later extended by Rameses II

Egyptian silver falcon wearing the royal crown. Hellenistic period 3-2nd century BCE

Egyptian bronze Apis (or Hapis alternatively spelled Hapi-ankh), is a bull-deity that was worshipped in the Memphis region. 1st millennium BCE

pictographic clay tablets
3 pictographic clay tablets with administrative text Uruk Period circa 3000 BCE (private collection)

Three Egyptian wooden figurines 1st millennium BCE

Egyptian Faience bust of a lady Hellenistic period 3rd century BCE

Faiyum Terracotta Goddess 3-1 century BCE

Cope Whitehouse, US archaeologist
Frederic Cope Whitehouse (1842-1911), US archaeologist, Egyptologist, author, engineer and lawyer. Whitehouse studied at Columbia University, graduating in 1861

Middle Eastern alphabets, 1823 C017 / 8056
Middle Eastern alphabets. 19th-century tables showing the scripts and alphabets used in Hebrew, Samaritan (Hebrew and Aramaic), Phoenician (Proto-Canaanite, coin numbers)

Abu Simbel temple, Egypt, 19th century C017 / 7839
Abu Simbel temple. 19th-century view of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel in its original position on the west bank of the River Nile

Sphinx scaffolding, early 20th century C016 / 4321
Sphinx scaffolding. Early 20th-century excavation at the Giza Necropolis, Egypt, with scaffolding on the Great Sphinx (26th century BC) to aid the removal of desert sands

Sphinx and pyramid, Egypt, 1850s C016 / 4320
Sphinx and pyramids, Giza Necropolis, Egypt. These 26th-century BC structures are made from limestone, with granite also used in the pyramids (tombs for the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt)

Egyptian Limestone Stele C016 / 2811
An Egyptian Limestone Stele 1st millennium BCE depicting Isis, Anubis and Ptah

Egyptian Terracotta figurines C016 / 2798
Terracotta figurines of goddesses from Faiyum, Egypt 1st century CE

Sphinx, Egyptian pyramids, 19th century C016 / 2387
Sphinx and pyramids, Giza Necropolis, Egypt. These 26th-century BC structures are made from limestone, with granite also used in the pyramids (tombs for the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt: Khafre)

Africa, Egypt. Edfu Temple, Black Granite Statue of Horus

Africa, Egypt, Luxor. Temple of Karnak

Egypt, Luxor. The obelisk at Karnak Temple rises tall above visitors to the ancient ruins

Thomas Young, British physicist
Thomas Young (1773-1829), British physicist and Egyptologist. Young was a voracious reader as a child, and excelled at languages

Dendera zodiac from the Temple of Hathor. The Temple of Hathor in Dendera, Egypt, was built during the reigns of the last Ptolemies and the Emperor Augustus (first century BC)

Mummy examination, 19th century
Mummy examination. Egyptologists studying a mummified body from Deir el-Bahri, Egypt. The mortuary temples of Deir el-Bahri are on the west bank of the Nile, across from the city of Luxor

Ancient Egyptian artefact, 19th century artwork. This artefact, found in Egypt in the 1890s, is a fragment of an Ancient Egyptian object called a pschent

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"Unraveling the Mysteries of Egypt: A Journey into Egyptology" Embark on a captivating voyage through time and immerse yourself in the wonders of Egyptology. Explore the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where treasures like the mesmerizing Gold mask of Tutankhamun await your gaze, offering a glimpse into ancient royalty's opulence. Travel across continents to London's British Museum, home to The Rosetta Stone - an artifact that unlocked the secrets of hieroglyphs and revolutionized our understanding of ancient civilizations. Marvel at this remarkable piece connecting us to Egypt's rich history. Venture deep into Temple at Dendera, where you'll encounter a fascinating statue depicting Bes, an ancient Egyptian god known for his protective powers. Feel the mystical aura surrounding this sacred site nestled within North Africa's enchanting landscapes. Discover more hidden gems as you wander through Axel Munthe's House, an architectural marvel blending European elegance with Egyptian influences. Let its walls whisper stories from bygone eras and transport you back in time. Witness nature's breathtaking spectacle as sunset casts its golden hues upon Giza's Pyramids - UNESCO World Heritage Sites standing tall against Cairo's skyline. These colossal structures continue to awe visitors with their grandeur and enigmatic allure. Journey further south to Sudan's archaeological site of Meroe, where pyramids rise majestically amidst vast African plains. Stand before these lesser-known wonders that hold echoes of an ancient civilization lost in time. Gaze upon the iconic Sphinx guarding Chephren pyramid beyond at Giza - another UNESCO World Heritage Site leaving spectators spellbound by its mythical presence. Capture this timeless image etched forever in your memory. Marvel at Abu Simbel temple complex rising proudly along Egypt’s shores; it stands as a testament to human ingenuity and devotion throughout centuries past. Allow its intricate carvings and towering statues to transport you back thousands of years.