Naqada Collection

Naqada, a small town in Egypt, holds a treasure trove of ancient artifacts that offer glimpses into the rich history of this region

Amulet of a Hippopotamus, Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II-III (about 3500-3000 BCE)

Jar with Handles, Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II (about 3500-3200 BCE)

Jar with Painted Decoration, Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II (about 3500-3200 BCE)

Naqada Collection: Vessel, Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II (about 3800-3300 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Vessel, Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II (about 3800-3300 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Vessel, Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II (about 3800-3300 BCE)

Naqada Collection: Fired clay jar with painted decoration, including boats and animals, c

Fired clay jar with painted decoration, including boats and animals, c
1216288 Fired clay jar with painted decoration, including boats and animals, c.3400-3300 BC (clay) by Egyptian, Predynastic Period (c.5000-c.3100 BC); 25x26.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Naqada Collection: Man with flag, Nagada, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Man with flag, Nagada, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Man with flag, Nagada, Egypt, 1898. Elderly man holding a patterned flag. Nagada, Sandbanke [?]. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Naqada Collection: Stone jars and bowls with a small spoon and a small grinding

Stone jars and bowls with a small spoon and a small grinding stone with may have been used with a cosmetic palette. Tombs from Gerzeh, Egypt. Predynastic Era. C. 3500-3300 BC. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Naqada Collection: The Hunters Palette. Egypt

The Hunters Palette. Egypt
The Hunters Palette. Slate. Depicts hunting scene. About 3100 BC. Late Predynastic Period. From Tell el-Amarna, Egypt. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

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Naqada, a small town in Egypt, holds a treasure trove of ancient artifacts that offer glimpses into the rich history of this region. Among these treasures are the Mummy Ginger and an Amulet of a Hippopotamus from the Predynastic Period, Naqada II-III (about 3500-3000 BCE). These delicate pieces showcase the craftsmanship and artistic skills of their creators. Another remarkable find is a Jar with Handles from Naqada II (about 3500-3200 BCE), adorned with intricate patterns and designs. This jar tells us about the daily life and customs of the people who once inhabited this land. Similarly, a Jar with Painted Decoration from the same period offers further insights into their culture. A Vessel dating back to Naqada II (about 3800-3300 BCE) captures our attention with its mysterious origins. Its creator remains unknown, yet it stands as a testament to human ingenuity during those early times. Moving forward in time, we come across fired clay jars decorated with boats and animals - remnants of an era long gone but not forgotten. These objects transport us back to ancient Egypt when life revolved around agriculture and trade along the Nile River. Photographs taken in Nagada in 1898 by Christian Wilhelm Allers reveal houses nestled within this historic town's boundaries. The images depict everyday life at that time - men proudly waving flags while children play nearby. Stone jars and bowls discovered here provide evidence of culinary practices prevalent during ancient times. Alongside them lies a small spoon and grinding tool - essential utensils for food preparation centuries ago. One particularly fascinating artifact is The Hunters Palette, which showcases scenes from hunting expeditions during Ancient Egypt's earliest periods. It serves as both artwork and historical record, shedding light on how humans interacted with nature thousands of years ago.