Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Extraordinary Ancient Egyptian treasures

loveEXPLORING (MSN, Feb. 28, 2023); Pat Macpherson, CC Liu (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
King Psusennes (1039-991 BC) funerary mask from Tanis, N.E. Egypt, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, made from sheet gold ("the flesh of the gods"), blue lapis lazuli, and glass paste string holding false beard curving upward slightly to indicate divine status (msn.com).

Treasures of Ancient Egypt
Few cultures have left behind as many fascinating treasures and monuments as Ancient Egypt: The Great Pyramid and Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings, the gold mask of King Tut (Pharoah Tutankhamun) and the Rosetta Stone are all world renowned, attracting millions of curious visitors per year. Treasures of Ancient Egypt: Artefacts, Tombs & Temples from the Land of the Pharaohs by Nigel Fletcher-Jones explores the spectacular riches of this ancient world through a selection of stunning photographs. Take a peek inside it here, so as to feast on Egypt's familiar sights and lesser-known relics and discover the fascinating stories behind them. More


Treasures of Ancient Egypt (Nigel Fletcher-Jones) See more than 150 stunning photos that celebrate the wonders of ancient Egypt, from its hieroglyph-covered papyrus scrolls to the awe-inspiring pyramids. Few cultures have left behind as many familiar objects and buildings as Ancient Egypt. The Great Pyramid and Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, the plaster bust of Nefertiti, the gold mask of Tutankhamun, the rock-cut temples at Abu Simbel, and the Rosetta Stone all are immediately recognizable. The exceptional beauty of Ancient Egypt's temples, tombs, and objects draw millions of people each year to Egypt and to museums around the world (including Los Angeles' latest installation that rolls into other big cities).


Treasures of Ancient Egypt tells the tale of many of these familiar places and riches alongside some that are less familiar, but just as spectacular, framed by a lively and highly readable account of Egypt's history from around 3000 BCE to the death of Queen Cleopatra in 30 BCE. Over 150 color photographs, including never-before-published images, complete this fascinating exploration of Ancient Egypt's unique culture and its contribution to world history and art. More

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