Articles related to "Valley Of The Kings"
Medinet Habu and the Valley of the Kings
This week's article is entitled, Medinet Habu,. and the Valley of the Kings" This is the temple and palace of Ramesses 111 famous for it's deeply cut reliefs and the beauty of the wall paintings, some surviving with their original colour. We also explore the Valley of the Kings with it's 60 plus tombs including tiny tomb of the Boy king Tutenkhamen. He is wearing the incredible gold death mask he was buried in. There are photos and we would love your comments in the discussion area. Click on " More Articles" for previous Journeys in Egypt, Turkey and Greece, etc.
• medinet habu valley of the kings • egypt • ramesses 111 • tutenkhamen • sarcophagus
This week's article is entitled, Medinet Habu,. and the Valley of the Kings" This is the temple and palace of Ramesses 111 famous for it's deeply cut reliefs and the beauty of the wall paintings, some surviving with their original colour. We also explore the Valley of the Kings with it's 60 plus tombs including tiny tomb of the Boy king Tutenkhamen. He is wearing the incredible gold death mask he was buried in. There are photos and we would love your comments in the discussion area. Click on " More Articles" for previous Journeys in Egypt, Turkey and Greece, etc.
• medinet habu valley of the kings • egypt • ramesses 111 • tutenkhamen • sarcophagus
The Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx symbolizes the greatness of Ancient Egypt. As a guardian of the tombs of Valley of the Kings, its meaning is absolute; but its origins are questioned.
• great sphinx of giza • ancient egypt • valley of the kings • necropolis • khafre
The Great Sphinx symbolizes the greatness of Ancient Egypt. As a guardian of the tombs of Valley of the Kings, its meaning is absolute; but its origins are questioned.
• great sphinx of giza • ancient egypt • valley of the kings • necropolis • khafre
Cruising the Nile River
A Nile River boat cruise is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the wonders of ancient Egypt, visiting the temples and cities along the banks.
• nile river cruises • luxor • aswan • karnak temple • valley of the kings
A Nile River boat cruise is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the wonders of ancient Egypt, visiting the temples and cities along the banks.
• nile river cruises • luxor • aswan • karnak temple • valley of the kings
KV 64, Another Tomb in the Valley?
With the recent discovery of KV 63 near Tutankhamun's tomb, an anomaly found by radar back in 2000 is now being looked at more carefully.
• tutankhamun • akenaten • nefertiti • tomb • kv 63
With the recent discovery of KV 63 near Tutankhamun's tomb, an anomaly found by radar back in 2000 is now being looked at more carefully.
• tutankhamun • akenaten • nefertiti • tomb • kv 63
New Tomb Discovery-KV63
There's a new tomb discovery in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. KV63 is located near KV62, Tutanhkamun's tomb. It's full of sarcophagi and funerary jars.
• kv63 • egypt • archaeology • tutankhamun • nefertiti
There's a new tomb discovery in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. KV63 is located near KV62, Tutanhkamun's tomb. It's full of sarcophagi and funerary jars.
• kv63 • egypt • archaeology • tutankhamun • nefertiti
Collaboration, Lost Paintings and A Long Divided Mummy
Since a lot of art related events appeared to be happening in Germany right around now, I’d thought I’d take the opportunity to write about it for this month’s article.
• germany • russia • art • museums • merovingian treasure
Since a lot of art related events appeared to be happening in Germany right around now, I’d thought I’d take the opportunity to write about it for this month’s article.
• germany • russia • art • museums • merovingian treasure
Egypt Nile Cruising Luxor
Part three of a series on Nile Cruising returning from Aswan to Luxor and Ancient Thebes.
• aswan • felucca ride to kitcheners island • botanical garden • fancy dress party on board • souks
Part three of a series on Nile Cruising returning from Aswan to Luxor and Ancient Thebes.
• aswan • felucca ride to kitcheners island • botanical garden • fancy dress party on board • souks
Egypt Nile Cruising Thebes
Part four of a series on Nile Cruising exploring Ancient Thebes and the Valley of the Kings.
• nile cruising • luxor • theban necropolis on the west bank • secret tombs • valley of the kings
Part four of a series on Nile Cruising exploring Ancient Thebes and the Valley of the Kings.
• nile cruising • luxor • theban necropolis on the west bank • secret tombs • valley of the kings
Egyptian Museum Tests Mummy's DNA
Scholars at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo are using state-of-the-art technology to determine if a mummy is that of Pharaoh Thutmose I.
• egyptology • thutmose i • mummy • egyptian museum • zahi hawass
Scholars at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo are using state-of-the-art technology to determine if a mummy is that of Pharaoh Thutmose I.
• egyptology • thutmose i • mummy • egyptian museum • zahi hawass
Enjoy the Best Holidays in Egypt
There is something very special about Egypt. Head straight for Cairo and see the Pyramids at Luxor and the Sphinx; cruise the Nile and enjoy the Red Sea beach resorts.
• best holidays in egypt • about egypt • red sea resorts • beach vacations • cairo
There is something very special about Egypt. Head straight for Cairo and see the Pyramids at Luxor and the Sphinx; cruise the Nile and enjoy the Red Sea beach resorts.
• best holidays in egypt • about egypt • red sea resorts • beach vacations • cairo
LINEN...SPANNING TIME
When speaking with my five year old niece Rachel the other day, she so innocently asked me what I was doing. I answered her with, "why I'm washing my linen!" She then asked, "Aunt Joan, what is linen?" That's when I decided that the history of linen would be my next article! Thank you Rachel!
• linen • linum usitatissimum • france • holland • belgium
When speaking with my five year old niece Rachel the other day, she so innocently asked me what I was doing. I answered her with, "why I'm washing my linen!" She then asked, "Aunt Joan, what is linen?" That's when I decided that the history of linen would be my next article! Thank you Rachel!
• linen • linum usitatissimum • france • holland • belgium