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One finds some astonishing remains of the 2-5 millenia old #AncientEgypt civilisation at the #EgyptianMuseum. Some exhibits are in unbelievable state of preservation with original colours and carvings. Egyptologists have tried to piece together... (1/5)
the stories of pharaonic dynasties, their rulers, priests, subjects, society, palace intrigues, royal relationships, gods and goddesses. The picture that emerges is of a civilisation that the world has yet to surpass in sophistication in many aspects. (2/5)
#Egypt #Egyptology
#Egypt #Egyptology
1. Inside the tomb of a pharaoh in its original condition.
2. 3500 year old throne of #Tutankhamun, his wife applying perfumed oil on his body.
3. A chest studded with what ivory inserts carved with curious looking figures. Look closely. (3/5)
#AncientEgypt #Pharaohs
2. 3500 year old throne of #Tutankhamun, his wife applying perfumed oil on his body.
3. A chest studded with what ivory inserts carved with curious looking figures. Look closely. (3/5)
#AncientEgypt #Pharaohs
4. The sarcophagus of a #pharaoh resting in soft morning light.
5. Tablet with #hieroglyphs. Notice the smaller figure holding the legs of the larger one.
6. Tablet depicting a ritual procession in which people are dancing, perhaps to celebrate a royal wedding.
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5. Tablet with #hieroglyphs. Notice the smaller figure holding the legs of the larger one.
6. Tablet depicting a ritual procession in which people are dancing, perhaps to celebrate a royal wedding.
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7. Notice the queens wrapping the #pharaoh and princes in their arms.
8. Rahotep, the high priest of Heliopolis, held protectively by his wife, Nofret.
9. A pharaoh's queen placing her hand on his shoulder as they sit together for the sculptor. (5/5)
#AncientEgypt #Egypt
8. Rahotep, the high priest of Heliopolis, held protectively by his wife, Nofret.
9. A pharaoh's queen placing her hand on his shoulder as they sit together for the sculptor. (5/5)
#AncientEgypt #Egypt
