Egyptology Collection (page 5)

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

The Great Pyramid, Egypt
The Great Pyramid. Computer artwork of the Great Pyramid, showing the internal passageways and burial chambers. This pyramid is the oldest

Nicolas Fabri de Peiresc, astronomer
Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc (1580-1637), French astronomer. Peiresc was born into a wealthy family at Aix-en-Provence. He studied at Toulon and Montpellier, graduating in law in 1605

Cleopatras asp. The Egyptian pharaoh Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC) committed suicide by the bite of an asp, rather than submit to the victorious forces of Octavian, leader and future Emperor of Rome

First British Museum Mummy and coffin
Hand coloured engraving by George Vertue 1724 for the London Society of Antiquaries. It shows the mummified body in cartonage and hieroglyphic script on a Sarcophagus owned by William Lethieullier

1724 First British Museum sarcophagus
Hand coloured engraving by George Vertue 1724 for the London Society of Antiquaries. It shows the hieroglyphic script on a Sarcophagus owned by William Lethieullier

Abu Simbel, Temple of Nefertaril, Egypt
Abu Simbel, entrance, Temple of Nefertaril, full-length close-up of figures. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Valley of the Queens, Colossi of Menon
Valley of the Queens, Colossus of Menon, 2 statues of Amenophis III, 1417 - 1379 BC, orig. gate to Mortuary Temple. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Temples of Philae, being moved to prevent submersion, the Tutunkhamun Exhibition in London part-financed this operation. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Temple Pylon at Edfu, Egpyt
Edfu, was capital of the second nome of Upper Egypt. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Kom-ombo, Egypt - Wall carving
Kom-ombo, wall carving, strongly highlighted by suns direction and consequent shadow formation. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Temple of Nefertaril, Abu Simbel, Egypt
Abu Simbel, entrance, Temple of Nefertaril, Egypt. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Kom-ombo, Egypt
Kom-ombo, looking back from the entrance, across the River Nile. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Inner temple, Edfu Temple, Egypt
Inner temple, Edfu Temple, dedicated to the sun god, Horus, in the form of a falcon wearing the double crown. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt - the Falcons
Temple of Abu Simbel, c. 1000 BC, Falcons, depicting sun god

Abu Simbel, entrance to tomb of Rameses II. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Granite quarry, Aswan, Egypt
Granite quarry, Aswan, unfinished obelisk, 41.75 m = 137 ft, 1152 tons, cracked. If it had remained whole, it would have been the largest obelisk ever raised. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Seti I, wall painting. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Temple of Karnak, King Rameses II and Queen Nefertiti, standing at his feet. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Temple of Karnak, Egypt
Temple of Karnak, statues in the evening light, shadows. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Temple of Karnak, obelisk erected by Queen Hatshepsut seen through a doorway. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Valley of the Kings, tomb of Rameses VI, 1186 - 1085 BC, wall painting, the immortal spirit in Everyman, with arms raised. Photograph by Lionel Coates

The Sphynx and the Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren), Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Sphinx and the Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren), Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Grand Gallery inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Detail of wall at Luxor Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Middle Egypt, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The River Nile, Luxor, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Temple of Amun at Karnak, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Hot air balloons over the West Bank (Western Thebes), Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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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.