Unter dem Siegel der Nekropole


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Unter dem Siegel der Nekropole 5 Andrew Chugg The Lost Tombs of the Last Pharaohs. The purpose of this fresh article is to present new evidence that connects the sarcophagus of the last 30th Dynasty pharaoh, Nectanebo II, currently displayed in the British Museum, with a fragment of Macedonian funerary sculpture from the middle of the Ptolemaic period, which is now in Venice. The context of this connection is the search for the missing tombs (there were at least three in Egypt) of Alexander the Great. Michael E. Habicht Meta-database of cranial measurements from Ancient Egypt and Nubia. The study presents a complex and extended database of the morphology of skulls and (partly) also for the body proportion in Ancient Egypt through all periods. The database covers the Predynastic time to the Roman period, males and females. In addition, available data on the Royal families are added. Unter dem Siegel der Nekropole 6 Cicero Moraes, Michael Habicht, Francesco M. Galassi, Elena Varotto & F. Donald Pate Facial reconstruction of the mummy Cairo CG 61076 from the Royal Mummies Cachette DB 320. A princess from the late 18th Dynasty? In this paper we investigate the anthropological aspects of the ancient Egyptian mummy Cairo CG 61076 found in the royal cachette of Deir el-Bahari (DB 320) and labelled as Baqt by reassessing the published literature and photographs and producing a facial reconstruction for the first time. South American mummies: an Overview. This preliminary overview of scientific studies on mummies in South America collects all information available in Europe on the topic. The core of the study is the geographical overview of mummies in different countries and various cultures (from pre-Columbian to Modern Age mummies). Updated edition




Meritaton, The Unknown Queen of Akhet-Aton and Ankhesenamun, The Queen Consort of Tutankhamun


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Meritaton The title of the book refers to Meritaton as the unknown Queen of Akhet-Aton. Indeed, she is difficult to define, one of her trademarks in iconographic art is the bald head and often she does not wear any cloths. The book tries to collect important information and images of the Queen that might have played a pivotal role in the transition of the falling Amarna period back to the conventional state concept under King Tutankhamun. Ankhesenamun The book deals with the life and death of Ankhesenamun, the queen consort at Tutankhamun's side, which can be reconstructed from historical sources. The question of whether she was the mysterious Dahamunzu, who wrote a strange letter to the hostile king of the Hittites, is discussed in detail. On the basis of the images that can be attributed to her, an attempt is also made to define the appearance of Ankhesenamun and to suggest possible mummies, which are discussed in the research (KV 21A or CG 61076). It is possible, however, that the burial of Ankhesenamun has not yet been found, for there are no traces that would indicate a looted tomb.




The Secret of the Pyramids


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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Egyptian pyramids and discover the secrets of their impressive construction. In this groundbreaking reference book, written by an experienced Egyptologist and a French logistician, the invention and construction of the pyramids is illuminated with a detailed study. From the archaeological documentation of the building evidence to the development of an innovative theory that explains the construction of the pyramids without contradiction, this book offers a comprehensive analysis for experts and interested laymen alike. Learn more about the building techniques of the Old Kingdom, the use of tangential ramps in pyramid construction and the exciting history behind the famous monuments. Immerse yourself in the world of Egyptological reconstruction and solve the mystery of the pyramids.




The Complete Royal Mummies of Ancient Egypt: Part 3


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The Complete Royal Mummies of Ancient Egypt: Identifications of Ancient Egyptian Royal Mummies and burials from the Old Kingdom to Modern Age re-assessed. Part 3: E-Book edition (shortened and adapted for E-reader) Bioarchaeological investigations of Ancient Egyptian Mummies: Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the royal mummies of ancient Egypt. This two-volume work presents the current state of knowledge on the identification of the royal mummies and offers an in-depth look at the complex scientific methodology used to unravel their secrets. Volume one guides you through the historical information, such as ancient restoration inscriptions applied by the priests of the Third Intermediate Period when repairing the mummies, as well as the changing techniques of mummification, which provide important clues to the dating and positioning of individuals within the various royal families. Numerous royal mummies are presented as individual case studies to give you a detailed insight into their identification. In the second volume you will find craniometric data, some rulers of the medieval period whose tombs have survived, as well as the khedives, sultans and kings of the modern period and their wives. In addition, you will find forensic facial reconstructions and other illustrations to help you gain an even more accurate picture of these fascinating personalities. The books are an indispensable reference work for anyone interested in the history of ancient Egypt and the fascinating world of royal mummies. Immerse yourself in the world of the pharaohs and discover the secrets of their mummies! The e-book is intended as a supplement for travelling and is therefore defined as volume 3




Hollywood's Egyptian Dreams. The Visual Language, Concepts and Costumes in Egyptian Monumental Films


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Monumental films strongly shape our image of the ancient world today. Shortly after the emergence of cinematic art, Ancient Egypt also became the subject of cinematic works. As with the Roman film, the decisive story plots and motifs were still being developed in the silent film era and have had a significant influence on subsequent generations of films. The book examines the visual language, plot concepts and costumes of the most expensive film genre. An extensive list of films is analysed and related to contemporary findings on the dress and jewellery of Ancient Egypt.




Corpus der minoischen und mykenischen Siegel


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These volumes publish the 516 Minoan and Mycenaean seals in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. Although many have been previously published this publication is far more comprehensive than any which precede it and several artefacts previously considered doubtful or fake have been re-examined and rehabilitated. The seals are each illustrated and photographed with descriptions, commentary, comparanda and bibliographies.










KE-RA-ME-JA


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Ke-ra-me-ja is a woman's name that appears on a Linear B tablet from Knossos. It means "potter" (Κεράμεια, from Greek κέραμος, "potter's clay") and combines two major strands of Cynthia Shelmerdine's scholarly pursuits: Mycenaean ceramics and Linear B texts. It thereby signals her pioneering use of archaeological and textual data in a sophisticated and integrated way. The intellectual content of the essays presented to her in this volume demonstrate not only that her research has had a wide-ranging influence, but also that it is a model of scholarship to be emulated.