Tutankhamen (burial mask)
The Tutankhamen ruled Egypt at an early age. He was King for about ten years before dying in his late teens. It was estimated that he ruled from 1333 BC to1324 BC.
Scientists have suggested that the cause of his death was a blow to the back of the
head, or that he broke or fractured his leg which became infected - an infection that led to his
death possibly only days later. Tutankhamen's
tomb was discovered on 4th November 1922 by Egyptologist Howard Carter.
Tutankhamen's remains are still contained in his tomb in
the Valley of the Kings at Luxor, Egypt. His famous burial mask is on public
display in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
This mask of solid gold and was placed over the head and shoulders
of Tutankhamen's mummy
The Tutankhamen ruled Egypt at an early age. He was King for about ten years before dying in his late teens. It was estimated that he ruled from 1333 BC to1324 BC.
Scientists have suggested that the cause of his death was a blow to the back of the
head, or that he broke or fractured his leg which became infected - an infection that led to his
death possibly only days later. Tutankhamen's
tomb was discovered on 4th November 1922 by Egyptologist Howard Carter.
Tutankhamen's remains are still contained in his tomb in
the Valley of the Kings at Luxor, Egypt. His famous burial mask is on public
display in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
This mask of solid gold and was placed over the head and shoulders
of Tutankhamen's mummy
A Shabti
Shabti figures were statuettes, usually in the form of a mummy. The Egyptians believed that these would magically carry out any work they had to do in the 'afterlife'. Often Shabti figures were placed in a tomb. They were used in around 2600 to 2100 B.C.E.
Shabti figures were statuettes, usually in the form of a mummy. The Egyptians believed that these would magically carry out any work they had to do in the 'afterlife'. Often Shabti figures were placed in a tomb. They were used in around 2600 to 2100 B.C.E.
A Senet Playing Piece
Egyptians like to amuse themselves by playing a board game called 'Senet'. This is a playing piece from the game. the pieces themselves are about 3cm high. They were used around 3500BC and 3100 B.
Egyptians like to amuse themselves by playing a board game called 'Senet'. This is a playing piece from the game. the pieces themselves are about 3cm high. They were used around 3500BC and 3100 B.
The Sphinx
The Sphinx was built around c. 2558–2532 BC. The
word "sphinx", which means 'strangler', was first given by the Greeks to a
fabulous creature which had the head of a woman, the body of a lion and the
wings of a bird.
The Sphinx was built around c. 2558–2532 BC. The
word "sphinx", which means 'strangler', was first given by the Greeks to a
fabulous creature which had the head of a woman, the body of a lion and the
wings of a bird.
The Pyramid of Khufu
The Great Pyramid Of Giza (also known as the Pyramid of Khufu )
is the biggest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now El Giza, Egypt. There are three known chambers inside the Great Pyramid. The deepest chamber is cut
into the bedrock upon which the pyramid was built and was unfinished.
The Great Pyramid Of Giza (also known as the Pyramid of Khufu )
is the biggest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now El Giza, Egypt. There are three known chambers inside the Great Pyramid. The deepest chamber is cut
into the bedrock upon which the pyramid was built and was unfinished.
Irtw-irw Statue
Irtw-irw's name means "may the god's eye be against them." In other words, may the eye of
the god protect Irtw-irw from his enemies. Irtw-irw's coffin lid was decorated with many images inspired by the ancient Egypt religion.
It was made and used from 305-150 B.C.E.
Irtw-irw's name means "may the god's eye be against them." In other words, may the eye of
the god protect Irtw-irw from his enemies. Irtw-irw's coffin lid was decorated with many images inspired by the ancient Egypt religion.
It was made and used from 305-150 B.C.E.
Narmer Palette
This slate palette is divided into three parts in order to tell a story. The first part is the King Narmer wearing his crown, on his way to see the execution of his enemies. The second part is two bearded men leading two animals symbolizing the uniting of the upper and the lower Egypt . The third part is the king in the form of an ox attacking a strong settlement. It was made in 2925 BC.
This slate palette is divided into three parts in order to tell a story. The first part is the King Narmer wearing his crown, on his way to see the execution of his enemies. The second part is two bearded men leading two animals symbolizing the uniting of the upper and the lower Egypt . The third part is the king in the form of an ox attacking a strong settlement. It was made in 2925 BC.
Dayr al- Bahri, Statue from the Meketre Tomb
This painted wooden statue is of a woman wearing a typical Egyptian gown held up by shoulder straps. She is from old and middle kingdoms ands found in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. It was made in 2081-1938 BC.
This painted wooden statue is of a woman wearing a typical Egyptian gown held up by shoulder straps. She is from old and middle kingdoms ands found in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. It was made in 2081-1938 BC.
A limestone ostracon (a broken piece of ceramic used to write on) demonstrating a drawing of a cat bringing a boy before a mouse magistrate. It was painted in 1200-1085 BC. It now exists in the Oriental Institute, University of Chicago.
The Rosetta Stone
Is an ancient Egyptian stone inscribed with a message from King Ptolemy V in 196 BC.
The decree is in three scripts: the upper text is Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs,
the middle portion Demotic script, and the lowest Ancient Greek.
The Rosetta stone provided the key to understanding Egyptian hieroglyphs.