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Photo for Today: The Papyrus of Nakht
Papyrus of NakhtAgriculture in the afterlife - The Field of ReedsLate 18th DynastyBritish MuseumEA10471/13Egyptology News Blog, Andie Byrnes
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Why are so many edited volumes worthless?
Publishing Archaeology (Michael E. Smith)I think that "worthless" is harsh, but I have been wondering why, recently, so many edited volumes that really don't seem to live up to the potential of the...
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Hope for Libyan archaeology
Past HorizonsWith photos.Libya boasts a rich cultural heritage; Palaeolithic rock paintings, Greek and Roman ruins and ancient desert oases. These historic treasures, including six UNESCO World...
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Travel: Cruising on a dahabiyya
Daily Mail (Wendy Gomersall)Fishermen in rowing boats just a few feet away from us slapped the river with big wooden bats to bring their prey to the surface. Farmers in long robes called galabeyas...
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Demonology during the Late Pharaonic and Greco-Roman Periods
Books and JournalsThe Journal of Ancient Near Eastern Religions has an article focusing on Egypt, for those who are interested.Volume 11, Issue 2, January 2011ISSN: 1569-2116E-ISSN: 1569-2124Demonology...
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New Book: Westcar on the Nile
Reichert VerlagOn November 6, 1823, four Englishmen disembarked in the harbour of Alexandria. In the succeeding ten months, they traveled up the Nile as far as the Second Cataract and, in the course of...
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Rhind Mummy under the scanner
Scotland on SundaySHE was spirited to Scotland by a forward-thinking Egyptologist who made an unusual decision not to unwrap the mummified remains of a young woman to find any “treasure” lying...
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Egypt library czar calls for new archives law
Ahram OnlineIn an interview this week with Egypt’s official Middle East News Agency, Zein Abdel-Hadi, recently appointed head of the Egyptian National Library and Archives, laid out an ambitious plan...
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New Egyptian museum to cost LE5 billion
Al Masry Al YoumEgypt's Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim Ali has announced the start of the final phase of construction at the Grand Egyptian Museum, scheduled for inauguration in 2015. The new...
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Object Biography from Manchester Museum
Manchester Museum Blog (Campbell Price)Each month I hope to highlight an individual object that will feature in our new Ancient Worlds galleries. Many of the objects in the collection have incredible...
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Mummy reunited with mask
The Republic The mummy Nefrina came face to face with her funeral mask Wednesday, as the likeness that had been buried with her — but was separated the past 82 years — was returned to her in the...
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Saving Egypt's fire-bombed books
BBC News (Sarah Hashash)Thousands of historical documents could be lost following a fire at the Institute of Egypt - which began during clashes in Tahrir Square last month - but an army of restoration...
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Heritage at what cost?
Al Ahram Weekly (Nevine El Aref)Almost two months since he took on Egypt's antiquities portfolio, Minister of State for Antiquities Mohamed Ibrahim tells Nevine El-Aref about his plans to develop and...
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Egyptologists still digging up past, even with uncertain future
Medill Reports Chicago (David B. Nelson)The Egyptian Revolution that began a year ago continues to create instability in a country rich with antiquity. But most Egyptologists say it’s business as...
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Scholars struggle to preserve Egypt's heritage
The Chronicle (Ursula Lindsey)When soldiers and protesters clashed in downtown Cairo in late December, the army's crackdown left at least 16 dead and hundreds injured. Another victim of the violence...
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Archaeology in the News!
Here are some links to recent news from the world of archaeology! While the Ancient Sumerians enjoyed wheat-based beverages, it’s possible they may not have been making beer. Little is known about the...
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MA Thesis: Culture in Court --- The Saga of The Persepolis Tablets A Case Study
Culture in Court --- The Saga of The Persepolis Tablets A Case StudyAhouraiyan, Taraneh; Warren-Findley, Jannelle; Warrren-Findley, Jannelle; Thompson, Victoria; Smith, Louis.Arizona State University,...
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(Real) News from Dr Hawass
Dr Hawass has updated his blog. It's mostly a personal post - and good to see him writing for his blog. Other than some recent ill health, he seems to be content. He did, however, slip in one piece...
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Click here to view the embedded video.Modern science has provided heaps of evidence of ways in which humans and other animals are similar. Does this video offer yet another example? Do you think this...
View ArticleThe holy goddess of sewers
It started with looking up North African terms for 'rainbow' in Berber and Arabic. I confirmed that one Arabic expression is similar to the hypothetical Etruscan expression *Tluscval arcam that might...
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