Mummy's Wrap

A Scribe's Scribbles About Ancient Egypt

Periods in Ancient Egyptian Archaeology: Neolithic

Page Strong | September 8, 2010

Unlike areas such as southwest Asia, the Saharan Neolithic does not represent a true Neolithic with such advancements as domesticated livestock and crops.

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Periods in Ancient Egyptian Archaeology: Paleolithic

Page Strong | September 1, 2010

Few Paleolithic sites are preserved in the Nile Valley due to erosion both from water (alluvial) and wind (aeolian). Thus, the sites within the Western and Eastern deserts are vastly better preserved.

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Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs

Page Strong | August 19, 2010

Yesterday was absolutely brilliant. My parents and I went to see Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs at the Denver Art Museum.

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Ancient Egyptian Ceramics

Page Strong | August 4, 2010

Pottery in ancient Egypt stretches as far back as the Predynastic periods. Indeed, some of the finest examples of ancient Egyptian pottery predate the pyramids.

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The Fayum Portraits

Page Strong | July 21, 2010

Though Fayum Portraits were mentioned in a previous post, more attention is needed to be given on the subject.

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