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Official Store by: Page Strong
March 11, 2010, 13:53
Welcome to the official store of The Mummy's Wrap! Find merchandise specifically related to The Mummy's Wrap and show off your support!
The Archaeology Gear Store by: Page Strong
January 12, 2010, 15:55
Gear for the Archaeologist! Look for your perfect backpack, the right boots (or left boots, whichever you prefer!), and maybe throw in a compass or pocketknife…
- Backpacks for Archaeologists by: Page Strong
  January 12, 2010, 16:41
  Whether you need a daypack or something grander, here is a choice selection of some of the best backpacks any archaeologist could want.
- Multitools/Pocket Knives by: Page Strong
  January 13, 2010, 15:16
  Always turn to the trusty multitool! A multitool or pocket knife is almost guaranteed to fix anything.
- Clothes for the Archaeologist by: Page Strong
  January 12, 2010, 16:35
  Here you can find replacements for your cargo pants, your shirts, even your hats should you lose yours!
- Water Bottles by: Page Strong
  January 12, 2010, 16:44
  Water is a vital part of life and in the field, an archaeologist constantly needs to stay hydrated. Make that happen with some of these water bottles.
- GPS Units by: Page Strong
  January 13, 2010, 14:05
  Be sure never to get lost! GPS units are indispensable to archaeologists to keep from getting lost and to help locate sites.
- Compasses for Archaeologists by: Page Strong
  January 13, 2010, 13:33
  The most important tool in an archaeologist's backpack is the compass. Try a few of these out for size!
- First Aid/Survival Gear by: Page Strong
  January 27, 2010, 11:28
  Whenever I am out on archaeological survey, I usually have most of this equipment with me. I figure it's better safe than sorry, especially as I am a particular…
The Chocolate Archaeologist by: Page Strong
February 23, 2010, 16:08
More information about the archaeologist behind The Mummy's Wrap.
About the Scribe by: Page Strong
March 20, 2009, 16:49
A little about Page Strong, the archaeologist behind The Mummy's Wrap.
The Scribe's Résumé and CV by: Page Strong
March 2, 2010, 21:42
Page's Résumé
Talk to the Scribe by: Page Strong
October 19, 2009, 20:08
Contact Page Strong, the archaeologist behind The Mummy's Wrap.
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January 14, 2010, 11:35
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- Blazing Shovels by: Page Strong
  November 2, 2009, 21:13
  From the Rez to the celebrity galleries of Santa Fe, the War on Looting surges
Ancient Egypt (60)
- Periods in Ancient Egyptian Archaeology: Paleolithic by: Page Strong
  September 1, 2010, 11:39
  Few Paleolithic sites are preserved in the Nile Valley due to erosion both from water and wind. Thus, the sites within the Western and Eastern deserts are…
- Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs by: Page Strong
  August 19, 2010, 17:20
  Yesterday was absolutely brilliant. My parents and I went to see Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs at the Denver Art Museum.
- Ancient Egyptian Ceramics by: Page Strong
  August 4, 2010, 09:30
  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.
- The Fayum Portraits by: Page Strong
  July 21, 2010, 09:02
  Though Fayum Portraits were mentioned in a previous post, more attention is needed to be given on the subject.
- The Aten by: Page Strong
  July 14, 2010, 09:50
  Though dating from the Middle Kingdom, the Aten was only occasionally mentioned, usually as the sun disk with a god determinative hieroglyph.
- The Scarab by: Page Strong
  June 30, 2010, 09:23
  The dung beetle, specifically the species Scarabaeus sacra, was seen as a sacred animal to the ancient Egyptians. The scarab, as it is commonly called, could…
- Honey by: Page Strong
  June 23, 2010, 09:44
  The sweet, sticky substance of honey was long adored by the ancient Egyptians, both as a sweetener for their foods, but as a medicine as well.
- Lapis Lazuli in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  June 16, 2010, 09:11
  Lapis lazuli appears to have been one of the most popular gem stones in the ancient culture.
- Senusret I (Kheperkare) by: Page Strong
  June 9, 2010, 09:09
  Senusret I (Kehperkare) was the second king of the Twelfth Dynasty. He began his reign as co-regent with his father, Amenemhat I, in the twentieth year of his…
- Ammut - The Devourer by: Page Strong
  June 2, 2010, 09:30
  One of the most feared creatures within the ancient Egyptian mythologies was Ammut.
- Hieratic by: Page Strong
  May 26, 2010, 09:30
  Though often considered a derivative of hieroglyphs, the hieratic script actually evolved fairly contemporaneously with hieroglyphs.
- The Lotus by: Page Strong
  May 19, 2010, 10:00
  Three types of lotus or water lily are known to have existed in ancient Egypt. The Blue Lotus was the most sacred of the three and will be the focus of this…
- Mehen - God and Game by: Page Strong
  May 5, 2010, 09:39
  While there are depictions of Mehen throughout ancient Egypt, the first mention of Mehen comes from the Coffin Texts of the Middle Kingdom.
- Sekhmet by: Page Strong
  April 7, 2010, 09:37
  Like so many deities within the Egyptian pantheon, Sekhmet has both a benevolent personality and has the ability to become a ruthless, powerful lioness.
- The Pomegranate by: Page Strong
  March 31, 2010, 09:44
  Though not native to Egypt, the pomegranate was an important part of ancient Egyptian life.
- The Was Scepter by: Page Strong
  March 24, 2010, 09:22
  Often seen in the hands of powerful men and gods, the Was-scepter is a symbol for power.
- Just In Time for Saint Patrick's Day! by: Page Strong
  March 17, 2010, 09:50
  According to Cormac Teige MacCarthy, Lord of Blarney (early 1600s), it was a distant ancestor of his who introduced the well-beloved beverage to the ancient…
- Hieroglyphs: Ideograms by: Page Strong
  March 10, 2010, 10:20
  Ideograms are much the same as determinatives. In fact, many determinatives can be used as ideograms, standing alone to represent an entire word.
- Ancient Egyptian Love Poems by: Page Strong
  February 10, 2010, 09:33
  A different grouping exists within the Chester Beatty Papyrus collection that is not mentioned very often: a set of romantic poems from Ancient Egypt.
- The Ancient Egyptian Calendar by: Page Strong
  February 3, 2010, 14:34
  Early in the Old Kingdom, or perhaps even in the Pre-Dynastic period, the ancient Egyptians based their calendar off the lunar cycle.
- Ancient Egyptian Clothing Part 7 - Jewelry by: Page Strong
  January 27, 2010, 11:18
  Beginning as long ago as the Pre-Dynastic period, jewelry was an important part of an ancient Egyptian’s costume.
- Clothing in Ancient Egypt Part 6 - Headdresses and Crowns by: Page Strong
  January 20, 2010, 11:37
  Headdresses and crowns were one of the distinguishing characteristics of the ancient Egyptians.
- Clothing in Ancient Egypt Part 4: Hygiene and Cosmetics – Revisited by: Page Strong
  January 13, 2010, 10:04
  A study has recently become popular that researched the medicinal properties of kohl, a black powder used as eyeliner.
- Clothing in Ancient Egypt Part 5- Hair and Wigs by: Page Strong
  January 6, 2010, 09:53
  The quest for cleanliness was especially important in regards to hair. It was quite common for the ancient Egyptians to shave all hair from their bodies in a…
- Clothing in Ancient Egypt Part 4- Hygiene and Cosmetics by: Page Strong
  December 30, 2009, 09:56
  Cosmetics were an integral part of a person’s hygiene, as beauty was seen as health. There were a number of different cosmetics used by both men and women.
- I Saw Mummy Kissing Sphinx Claus! by: Page Strong
  December 23, 2009, 10:39
  christmas, sphinx, santa claus
- Clothing in Ancient Egypt Part 3: Footwear by: Page Strong
  December 16, 2009, 10:26
  Footwear in ancient Egypt was relatively simple when compared with the fantastic costumes many Egyptians wore.
- Clothing in Ancient Egypt Part 2: Women's Clothing by: Page Strong
  December 9, 2009, 10:36
  Ancient Egyptian dresses were simple, tight sheaths, beginning at or below the breasts and falling to the ankles.
- Clothing in Ancient Egypt Part 1: Men's Clothing by: Page Strong
  November 25, 2009, 09:49
  The simplest form of clothing is that of the kilt. Far from the Scottish plaid one usually considers upon hearing the word kilt, the Egyptian kilt was a…
- Digging in the Nile by: Page Strong
  November 5, 2009, 08:50
  "Ever wondered what ancient histories might be waiting to be discovered underwater, or dreamed about diving in the Nile and looking for treasures? Well, check…
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 13: Medical Magic by: Page Strong
  September 19, 2009, 18:01
  Spells, incantations, rituals and amulets were all used as part of magical healing.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 12: Gods and Goddesses and Healing in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  September 12, 2009, 18:00
  As medicine and magic were controlled through the temples, certain gods and goddesses were worshiped to aid in the treatments of illnesses and injuries.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 11: Magic in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  September 5, 2009, 17:59
  The medicinal practices of the ancient Egyptians were renowned throughout the ancient world. In the Odyssey, Homer praises the prowess of the Egyptian…
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 10: Leprosy in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  August 29, 2009, 17:58
  Caused by the organism Mycobacterium leprae, leprosy is known as one of the most terrifying diseases of the ancient world.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 9: Ancient Egyptian Water-related Diseases part 2 by: Page Strong
  August 22, 2009, 17:56
  Yet another parasite related to water is the mosquito. Even in ancient Egypt, the mosquito was a pest that caused not only minor irritations, but also disease…
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 8: Ancient Egyptian Water-related Diseases part 1 by: Page Strong
  August 15, 2009, 17:54
  Water is ever present in the Nile River and it’s annual flood and is provided to the Oases through the sandstone aquifer known as the Taref formation.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 7: Lung Diseases in Ancient Egypt part 2 by: Page Strong
  August 8, 2009, 17:53
  While blowing dust can cause people to suffer from lung diseases, miners and quarrymen suffered more as they were exposed to the dust to a greater extent than…
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 6: Lung Diseases in Ancient Egypt part 1 by: Page Strong
  August 1, 2009, 17:49
  Simply living in Egypt would have exposed people to respiratory problems.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 5: Illnesses in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  July 25, 2009, 17:48
  Illnesses were often recorded only by the very rare tomb paintings and by the medical papyri that have been found that describe what was being treated.
- Do you want to appear on a major new TV show in Egypt with Dr Zahi Hawass? by: Page Strong
  July 24, 2009, 16:22
  ARCHAEOLOGISTS or ANTHROPOLOGISTS WANTED!
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 4: Doctors in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  July 18, 2009, 17:47
  The practice of medicine was highly regulated in ancient Egypt. Should a medical professional mistreat a patient, the penalties were severe.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 3: The Human Body According to the Ancient Egyptians by: Page Strong
  July 11, 2009, 17:45
  There was a wealth of illnesses within the ancient Egyptian culture that can date to at least the Old Kingdom, if not earlier.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 2: The Ecosystems of Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  July 4, 2009, 17:44
  The boundaries of ancient Egypt spanned from the First Cataract of the Nile River in the south to the Delta in the north and from the Red Sea in the east to…
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 1 by: Page Strong
  June 27, 2009, 17:42
  As fascinating as the life after death aspect of the ancient Egyptian culture is, what often eludes common knowledge is how these people strove to preserve…
- Introduction to Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices by: Page Strong
  June 20, 2009, 17:39
  Having an acute interest in herbal medicines, I chose to briefly study the medicinal practices of the ancient Egyptians.
- The Beginnings of Understanding Hieroglyphs Part 2 by: Page Strong
  June 5, 2009, 16:54
  It wasn’t until another invader came to Egypt nearly 1300 years after the hieroglyphs’ meanings were forgotten that the clues to unlock their secrets came…
- The Beginnings of Understanding Hieroglyphs Part 1 by: Page Strong
  May 30, 2009, 16:36
  Those colorful forms dancing across temple and tomb walls echo ancient knowledge to the modern viewer who gazes upon hieroglyphs, only half comprehending the…
- The Controversy of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep Part Three by: Page Strong
  May 23, 2009, 13:01
  Family in ancient Egypt was much the same as family in modern Egypt. There were strong bonds between family members, with the head of the household being the…
- The Controversy of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep Part 2 by: Page Strong
  May 20, 2009, 12:58
  A popular theory regarding the joint tomb and its owners is that there existed a homosexual relationship between the two men. Homosexuality in ancient Egypt…
- The Controversy of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep Part 1 by: Page Strong
  May 16, 2009, 12:50
  To speculate upon the relationship of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep, the social structure of ancient Egypt must be confronted. Looking at the family structure…
- The Djed Pillar - Backbone of Osiris by: Page Strong
  May 6, 2009, 13:21
  The djed pillar represented many things to the ancient Egyptians and it was one of the most famous amulets throughout ancient Egyptian history. It was a symbol…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step Five - The Opening of the Mouth by: Page Strong
  April 22, 2009, 13:24
  “Awake!...May you be alert as a living one, rejuvenated every day, healthy in millions of occasions of god sleep, while the gods protect you, protection…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step Four - Wrapping the Mummy by: Page Strong
  April 18, 2009, 13:21
  The body has been mostly dried and once again cleaned. It is now time to wrap the body in linen. For this chapter on How To Make An Egyptian Mummy, the focus…
- How to Make an Egyptian Mummy: Step Three - Drying the Body by: Page Strong
  April 15, 2009, 16:12
  Dr. Brier and Dr. Wade hypothesized that a total of 35 days coated in natron would sufficiently remove the moisture from the body. The doctors left their…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step Two - Removal of Internal Organs by: Page Strong
  April 11, 2009, 16:15
  The body is clean, the incision on the left side of the body has been made and the slitter has been chased from the per-wabet, or the ritual embalming tent.…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step One - Organizing the Mummification Ritual by: Page Strong
  April 8, 2009, 11:02
  The process of mummification starts with the organizing of the per-wabet, or the ritual embalming tent. The tools of the trade are organized around the body,…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Introduction by: Page Strong
  April 4, 2009, 12:25
  The ancient Egyptian culture has fascinated the world for many hundreds of years. Even at the peak of the ancient Egyptian civilization, it was considered…
- Anubis: Protector of the Dead and God of Mummification by: Page Strong
  April 1, 2009, 17:11
  Imagine walking through Egypt five thousand years ago. It was not so different then from how it appears now. The Nile River still crept along…
- The Origin and Meaning of the Symbol of the Eye of Horus by: Page Strong
  March 28, 2009, 12:03
  There are many versions of the myth that portrays the battle between Horus and Seth for the roll of king of all Egypt. Despite the many different versions of…
- Seth: Deity of Good or Evil? by: Page Strong
  March 20, 2009, 20:07
  Commonly considered the god of chaos, and thus an evil god, Seth may be more diverse than that simple definition illustrates. To understand the character of…
Deity (11)
- The Aten by: Page Strong
  July 14, 2010, 09:50
  Though dating from the Middle Kingdom, the Aten was only occasionally mentioned, usually as the sun disk with a god determinative hieroglyph.
- The Scarab by: Page Strong
  June 30, 2010, 09:23
  The dung beetle, specifically the species Scarabaeus sacra, was seen as a sacred animal to the ancient Egyptians. The scarab, as it is commonly called, could…
- Ammut - The Devourer by: Page Strong
  June 2, 2010, 09:30
  One of the most feared creatures within the ancient Egyptian mythologies was Ammut.
- Mehen - God and Game by: Page Strong
  May 5, 2010, 09:39
  While there are depictions of Mehen throughout ancient Egypt, the first mention of Mehen comes from the Coffin Texts of the Middle Kingdom.
- Sekhmet by: Page Strong
  April 7, 2010, 09:37
  Like so many deities within the Egyptian pantheon, Sekhmet has both a benevolent personality and has the ability to become a ruthless, powerful lioness.
- Seshat - Goddess of Scribes by: Page Strong
  April 29, 2009, 13:33
  Seshat is the ancient Egyptian word for “she who scrivens” or “female scribe” and yet, she was an important figure in the ancient Egyptian pantheon…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step One - Organizing the Mummification Ritual by: Page Strong
  April 8, 2009, 11:02
  The process of mummification starts with the organizing of the per-wabet, or the ritual embalming tent. The tools of the trade are organized around the body,…
- Anubis: Protector of the Dead and God of Mummification by: Page Strong
  April 1, 2009, 17:11
  Imagine walking through Egypt five thousand years ago. It was not so different then from how it appears now. The Nile River still crept along…
- The Origin and Meaning of the Symbol of the Eye of Horus by: Page Strong
  March 28, 2009, 12:03
  There are many versions of the myth that portrays the battle between Horus and Seth for the roll of king of all Egypt. Despite the many different versions of…
- Seth: Deity of Good or Evil? by: Page Strong
  March 20, 2009, 20:07
  Commonly considered the god of chaos, and thus an evil god, Seth may be more diverse than that simple definition illustrates. To understand the character of…
- Isis (1)
  - Seth: Deity of Good or Evil? by: Page Strong
    March 20, 2009, 20:07
    Commonly considered the god of chaos, and thus an evil god, Seth may be more diverse than that simple definition illustrates. To understand the character of…
- Osiris (2)
  - The Djed Pillar - Backbone of Osiris by: Page Strong
    May 6, 2009, 13:21
    The djed pillar represented many things to the ancient Egyptians and it was one of the most famous amulets throughout ancient Egyptian history. It was a symbol…
  - Seth: Deity of Good or Evil? by: Page Strong
    March 20, 2009, 20:07
    Commonly considered the god of chaos, and thus an evil god, Seth may be more diverse than that simple definition illustrates. To understand the character of…
- Seth (1)
  - Seth: Deity of Good or Evil? by: Page Strong
    March 20, 2009, 20:07
    Commonly considered the god of chaos, and thus an evil god, Seth may be more diverse than that simple definition illustrates. To understand the character of…
- Horus (1)
  - The Origin and Meaning of the Symbol of the Eye of Horus by: Page Strong
    March 28, 2009, 12:03
    There are many versions of the myth that portrays the battle between Horus and Seth for the roll of king of all Egypt. Despite the many different versions of…
- Anubis (2)
  - How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step One - Organizing the Mummification Ritual by: Page Strong
    April 8, 2009, 11:02
    The process of mummification starts with the organizing of the per-wabet, or the ritual embalming tent. The tools of the trade are organized around the body,…
  - Anubis: Protector of the Dead and God of Mummification by: Page Strong
    April 1, 2009, 17:11
    Imagine walking through Egypt five thousand years ago. It was not so different then from how it appears now. The Nile River still crept along…
- Seshat (1)
  - Seshat - Goddess of Scribes by: Page Strong
    April 29, 2009, 13:33
    Seshat is the ancient Egyptian word for “she who scrivens” or “female scribe” and yet, she was an important figure in the ancient Egyptian pantheon…
- Sekhmet (1)
  - Sekhmet by: Page Strong
    April 7, 2010, 09:37
    Like so many deities within the Egyptian pantheon, Sekhmet has both a benevolent personality and has the ability to become a ruthless, powerful lioness.
- Ammut (1)
  - Ammut - The Devourer by: Page Strong
    June 2, 2010, 09:30
    One of the most feared creatures within the ancient Egyptian mythologies was Ammut.
- Khepri (1)
  - The Scarab by: Page Strong
    June 30, 2010, 09:23
    The dung beetle, specifically the species Scarabaeus sacra, was seen as a sacred animal to the ancient Egyptians. The scarab, as it is commonly called, could…
- Aten (1)
  - The Aten by: Page Strong
    July 14, 2010, 09:50
    Though dating from the Middle Kingdom, the Aten was only occasionally mentioned, usually as the sun disk with a god determinative hieroglyph.
Book of the Dead (2)
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step Five - The Opening of the Mouth by: Page Strong
  April 22, 2009, 13:24
  “Awake!...May you be alert as a living one, rejuvenated every day, healthy in millions of occasions of god sleep, while the gods protect you, protection…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step Two - Removal of Internal Organs by: Page Strong
  April 11, 2009, 16:15
  The body is clean, the incision on the left side of the body has been made and the slitter has been chased from the per-wabet, or the ritual embalming tent.…
Tomb (6)
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step Five - The Opening of the Mouth by: Page Strong
  April 22, 2009, 13:24
  “Awake!...May you be alert as a living one, rejuvenated every day, healthy in millions of occasions of god sleep, while the gods protect you, protection…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step Four - Wrapping the Mummy by: Page Strong
  April 18, 2009, 13:21
  The body has been mostly dried and once again cleaned. It is now time to wrap the body in linen. For this chapter on How To Make An Egyptian Mummy, the focus…
- How to Make an Egyptian Mummy: Step Three - Drying the Body by: Page Strong
  April 15, 2009, 16:12
  Dr. Brier and Dr. Wade hypothesized that a total of 35 days coated in natron would sufficiently remove the moisture from the body. The doctors left their…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step Two - Removal of Internal Organs by: Page Strong
  April 11, 2009, 16:15
  The body is clean, the incision on the left side of the body has been made and the slitter has been chased from the per-wabet, or the ritual embalming tent.…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step One - Organizing the Mummification Ritual by: Page Strong
  April 8, 2009, 11:02
  The process of mummification starts with the organizing of the per-wabet, or the ritual embalming tent. The tools of the trade are organized around the body,…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Introduction by: Page Strong
  April 4, 2009, 12:25
  The ancient Egyptian culture has fascinated the world for many hundreds of years. Even at the peak of the ancient Egyptian civilization, it was considered…
Pharaoh (4)
- Senusret I (Kheperkare) by: Page Strong
  June 9, 2010, 09:09
  Senusret I (Kehperkare) was the second king of the Twelfth Dynasty. He began his reign as co-regent with his father, Amenemhat I, in the twentieth year of his…
- King Scorpion by: Page Strong
  February 17, 2010, 10:30
  King Scorpion is known mainly from the macehead bearing his ideograms, a scorpion and a seven-petaled flower associated with kingship.
- Clothing in Ancient Egypt Part 1: Men's Clothing by: Page Strong
  November 25, 2009, 09:49
  The simplest form of clothing is that of the kilt. Far from the Scottish plaid one usually considers upon hearing the word kilt, the Egyptian kilt was a…
- Who Was The First Known Female Pharoah? by: Page Strong
  May 9, 2009, 11:49
  Throughout ancient Egyptian history there were many great and famous pharaohs. Many times, the great female pharaohs were the last rulers of their dynasties,…
- King Scorpion (1)
  - King Scorpion by: Page Strong
    February 17, 2010, 10:30
    King Scorpion is known mainly from the macehead bearing his ideograms, a scorpion and a seven-petaled flower associated with kingship.
- Senusret (Kheperkare) (1)
  - Senusret I (Kheperkare) by: Page Strong
    June 9, 2010, 09:09
    Senusret I (Kehperkare) was the second king of the Twelfth Dynasty. He began his reign as co-regent with his father, Amenemhat I, in the twentieth year of his…
Amulet (6)
- The Scarab by: Page Strong
  June 30, 2010, 09:23
  The dung beetle, specifically the species Scarabaeus sacra, was seen as a sacred animal to the ancient Egyptians. The scarab, as it is commonly called, could…
- The Was Scepter by: Page Strong
  March 24, 2010, 09:22
  Often seen in the hands of powerful men and gods, the Was-scepter is a symbol for power.
- Ancient Egyptian Clothing Part 7 - Jewelry by: Page Strong
  January 27, 2010, 11:18
  Beginning as long ago as the Pre-Dynastic period, jewelry was an important part of an ancient Egyptian’s costume.
- Shen - The Symbol of Eternity by: Page Strong
  May 27, 2009, 13:05
  Of all the symbols in ancient Egypt, the one that is perhaps the most overlooked is the shen.
- The Djed Pillar - Backbone of Osiris by: Page Strong
  May 6, 2009, 13:21
  The djed pillar represented many things to the ancient Egyptians and it was one of the most famous amulets throughout ancient Egyptian history. It was a symbol…
- The Origin and Meaning of the Symbol of the Eye of Horus by: Page Strong
  March 28, 2009, 12:03
  There are many versions of the myth that portrays the battle between Horus and Seth for the roll of king of all Egypt. Despite the many different versions of…
- Eye of Horus (1)
  - The Origin and Meaning of the Symbol of the Eye of Horus by: Page Strong
    March 28, 2009, 12:03
    There are many versions of the myth that portrays the battle between Horus and Seth for the roll of king of all Egypt. Despite the many different versions of…
- Djed (1)
  - The Djed Pillar - Backbone of Osiris by: Page Strong
    May 6, 2009, 13:21
    The djed pillar represented many things to the ancient Egyptians and it was one of the most famous amulets throughout ancient Egyptian history. It was a symbol…
- Shen (1)
  - Shen - The Symbol of Eternity by: Page Strong
    May 27, 2009, 13:05
    Of all the symbols in ancient Egypt, the one that is perhaps the most overlooked is the shen.
Mummy (10)
- Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs by: Page Strong
  August 19, 2010, 17:20
  Yesterday was absolutely brilliant. My parents and I went to see Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs at the Denver Art Museum.
- The Fayum Portraits by: Page Strong
  July 21, 2010, 09:02
  Though Fayum Portraits were mentioned in a previous post, more attention is needed to be given on the subject.
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step Six - Graeco-Roman Mummies by: Page Strong
  April 25, 2009, 19:13
  The process of embalming a Graeco-Roman mummy was usually more careless than the dynastic mummifications. During the early Graeco-Roman period the internal…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step Five - The Opening of the Mouth by: Page Strong
  April 22, 2009, 13:24
  “Awake!...May you be alert as a living one, rejuvenated every day, healthy in millions of occasions of god sleep, while the gods protect you, protection…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step Four - Wrapping the Mummy by: Page Strong
  April 18, 2009, 13:21
  The body has been mostly dried and once again cleaned. It is now time to wrap the body in linen. For this chapter on How To Make An Egyptian Mummy, the focus…
- How to Make an Egyptian Mummy: Step Three - Drying the Body by: Page Strong
  April 15, 2009, 16:12
  Dr. Brier and Dr. Wade hypothesized that a total of 35 days coated in natron would sufficiently remove the moisture from the body. The doctors left their…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step Two - Removal of Internal Organs by: Page Strong
  April 11, 2009, 16:15
  The body is clean, the incision on the left side of the body has been made and the slitter has been chased from the per-wabet, or the ritual embalming tent.…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step One - Organizing the Mummification Ritual by: Page Strong
  April 8, 2009, 11:02
  The process of mummification starts with the organizing of the per-wabet, or the ritual embalming tent. The tools of the trade are organized around the body,…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Introduction by: Page Strong
  April 4, 2009, 12:25
  The ancient Egyptian culture has fascinated the world for many hundreds of years. Even at the peak of the ancient Egyptian civilization, it was considered…
- Anubis: Protector of the Dead and God of Mummification by: Page Strong
  April 1, 2009, 17:11
  Imagine walking through Egypt five thousand years ago. It was not so different then from how it appears now. The Nile River still crept along…
Mummification (10)
- Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs by: Page Strong
  August 19, 2010, 17:20
  Yesterday was absolutely brilliant. My parents and I went to see Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs at the Denver Art Museum.
- The Fayum Portraits by: Page Strong
  July 21, 2010, 09:02
  Though Fayum Portraits were mentioned in a previous post, more attention is needed to be given on the subject.
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step Six - Graeco-Roman Mummies by: Page Strong
  April 25, 2009, 19:13
  The process of embalming a Graeco-Roman mummy was usually more careless than the dynastic mummifications. During the early Graeco-Roman period the internal…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step Five - The Opening of the Mouth by: Page Strong
  April 22, 2009, 13:24
  “Awake!...May you be alert as a living one, rejuvenated every day, healthy in millions of occasions of god sleep, while the gods protect you, protection…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step Four - Wrapping the Mummy by: Page Strong
  April 18, 2009, 13:21
  The body has been mostly dried and once again cleaned. It is now time to wrap the body in linen. For this chapter on How To Make An Egyptian Mummy, the focus…
- How to Make an Egyptian Mummy: Step Three - Drying the Body by: Page Strong
  April 15, 2009, 16:12
  Dr. Brier and Dr. Wade hypothesized that a total of 35 days coated in natron would sufficiently remove the moisture from the body. The doctors left their…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step Two - Removal of Internal Organs by: Page Strong
  April 11, 2009, 16:15
  The body is clean, the incision on the left side of the body has been made and the slitter has been chased from the per-wabet, or the ritual embalming tent.…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Step One - Organizing the Mummification Ritual by: Page Strong
  April 8, 2009, 11:02
  The process of mummification starts with the organizing of the per-wabet, or the ritual embalming tent. The tools of the trade are organized around the body,…
- How To Make An Egyptian Mummy: Introduction by: Page Strong
  April 4, 2009, 12:25
  The ancient Egyptian culture has fascinated the world for many hundreds of years. Even at the peak of the ancient Egyptian civilization, it was considered…
- Anubis: Protector of the Dead and God of Mummification by: Page Strong
  April 1, 2009, 17:11
  Imagine walking through Egypt five thousand years ago. It was not so different then from how it appears now. The Nile River still crept along…
life (4)
- Periods in Ancient Egyptian Archaeology: Paleolithic by: Page Strong
  September 1, 2010, 11:39
  Few Paleolithic sites are preserved in the Nile Valley due to erosion both from water and wind. Thus, the sites within the Western and Eastern deserts are…
- Clothing in Ancient Egypt Part 3: Footwear by: Page Strong
  December 16, 2009, 10:26
  Footwear in ancient Egypt was relatively simple when compared with the fantastic costumes many Egyptians wore.
- Clothing in Ancient Egypt Part 2: Women's Clothing by: Page Strong
  December 9, 2009, 10:36
  Ancient Egyptian dresses were simple, tight sheaths, beginning at or below the breasts and falling to the ankles.
- Clothing in Ancient Egypt Part 1: Men's Clothing by: Page Strong
  November 25, 2009, 09:49
  The simplest form of clothing is that of the kilt. Far from the Scottish plaid one usually considers upon hearing the word kilt, the Egyptian kilt was a…
Herbals (19)
- Honey by: Page Strong
  June 23, 2010, 09:44
  The sweet, sticky substance of honey was long adored by the ancient Egyptians, both as a sweetener for their foods, but as a medicine as well.
- The Lotus by: Page Strong
  May 19, 2010, 10:00
  Three types of lotus or water lily are known to have existed in ancient Egypt. The Blue Lotus was the most sacred of the three and will be the focus of this…
- The Pomegranate by: Page Strong
  March 31, 2010, 09:44
  Though not native to Egypt, the pomegranate was an important part of ancient Egyptian life.
- Clothing in Ancient Egypt Part 4: Hygiene and Cosmetics – Revisited by: Page Strong
  January 13, 2010, 10:04
  A study has recently become popular that researched the medicinal properties of kohl, a black powder used as eyeliner.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 13: Medical Magic by: Page Strong
  September 19, 2009, 18:01
  Spells, incantations, rituals and amulets were all used as part of magical healing.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 12: Gods and Goddesses and Healing in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  September 12, 2009, 18:00
  As medicine and magic were controlled through the temples, certain gods and goddesses were worshiped to aid in the treatments of illnesses and injuries.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 11: Magic in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  September 5, 2009, 17:59
  The medicinal practices of the ancient Egyptians were renowned throughout the ancient world. In the Odyssey, Homer praises the prowess of the Egyptian…
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 10: Leprosy in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  August 29, 2009, 17:58
  Caused by the organism Mycobacterium leprae, leprosy is known as one of the most terrifying diseases of the ancient world.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 9: Ancient Egyptian Water-related Diseases part 2 by: Page Strong
  August 22, 2009, 17:56
  Yet another parasite related to water is the mosquito. Even in ancient Egypt, the mosquito was a pest that caused not only minor irritations, but also disease…
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 8: Ancient Egyptian Water-related Diseases part 1 by: Page Strong
  August 15, 2009, 17:54
  Water is ever present in the Nile River and it’s annual flood and is provided to the Oases through the sandstone aquifer known as the Taref formation.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 7: Lung Diseases in Ancient Egypt part 2 by: Page Strong
  August 8, 2009, 17:53
  While blowing dust can cause people to suffer from lung diseases, miners and quarrymen suffered more as they were exposed to the dust to a greater extent than…
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 6: Lung Diseases in Ancient Egypt part 1 by: Page Strong
  August 1, 2009, 17:49
  Simply living in Egypt would have exposed people to respiratory problems.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 5: Illnesses in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  July 25, 2009, 17:48
  Illnesses were often recorded only by the very rare tomb paintings and by the medical papyri that have been found that describe what was being treated.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 4: Doctors in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  July 18, 2009, 17:47
  The practice of medicine was highly regulated in ancient Egypt. Should a medical professional mistreat a patient, the penalties were severe.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 3: The Human Body According to the Ancient Egyptians by: Page Strong
  July 11, 2009, 17:45
  There was a wealth of illnesses within the ancient Egyptian culture that can date to at least the Old Kingdom, if not earlier.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 2: The Ecosystems of Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  July 4, 2009, 17:44
  The boundaries of ancient Egypt spanned from the First Cataract of the Nile River in the south to the Delta in the north and from the Red Sea in the east to…
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 1 by: Page Strong
  June 27, 2009, 17:42
  As fascinating as the life after death aspect of the ancient Egyptian culture is, what often eludes common knowledge is how these people strove to preserve…
- Introduction to Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices by: Page Strong
  June 20, 2009, 17:39
  Having an acute interest in herbal medicines, I chose to briefly study the medicinal practices of the ancient Egyptians.
- Papyrus by: Page Strong
  May 2, 2009, 14:56
  There is a word within the English language that is used every day, but few people realize this word’s roots are in ancient Egypt. The word…
Papyrus (1)
- Papyrus by: Page Strong
  May 2, 2009, 14:56
  There is a word within the English language that is used every day, but few people realize this word’s roots are in ancient Egypt. The word…
medicine (17)
- Honey by: Page Strong
  June 23, 2010, 09:44
  The sweet, sticky substance of honey was long adored by the ancient Egyptians, both as a sweetener for their foods, but as a medicine as well.
- Lapis Lazuli in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  June 16, 2010, 09:11
  Lapis lazuli appears to have been one of the most popular gem stones in the ancient culture.
- The Lotus by: Page Strong
  May 19, 2010, 10:00
  Three types of lotus or water lily are known to have existed in ancient Egypt. The Blue Lotus was the most sacred of the three and will be the focus of this…
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 13: Medical Magic by: Page Strong
  September 19, 2009, 18:01
  Spells, incantations, rituals and amulets were all used as part of magical healing.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 12: Gods and Goddesses and Healing in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  September 12, 2009, 18:00
  As medicine and magic were controlled through the temples, certain gods and goddesses were worshiped to aid in the treatments of illnesses and injuries.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 11: Magic in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  September 5, 2009, 17:59
  The medicinal practices of the ancient Egyptians were renowned throughout the ancient world. In the Odyssey, Homer praises the prowess of the Egyptian…
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 10: Leprosy in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  August 29, 2009, 17:58
  Caused by the organism Mycobacterium leprae, leprosy is known as one of the most terrifying diseases of the ancient world.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 9: Ancient Egyptian Water-related Diseases part 2 by: Page Strong
  August 22, 2009, 17:56
  Yet another parasite related to water is the mosquito. Even in ancient Egypt, the mosquito was a pest that caused not only minor irritations, but also disease…
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 8: Ancient Egyptian Water-related Diseases part 1 by: Page Strong
  August 15, 2009, 17:54
  Water is ever present in the Nile River and it’s annual flood and is provided to the Oases through the sandstone aquifer known as the Taref formation.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 7: Lung Diseases in Ancient Egypt part 2 by: Page Strong
  August 8, 2009, 17:53
  While blowing dust can cause people to suffer from lung diseases, miners and quarrymen suffered more as they were exposed to the dust to a greater extent than…
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 6: Lung Diseases in Ancient Egypt part 1 by: Page Strong
  August 1, 2009, 17:49
  Simply living in Egypt would have exposed people to respiratory problems.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 5: Illnesses in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  July 25, 2009, 17:48
  Illnesses were often recorded only by the very rare tomb paintings and by the medical papyri that have been found that describe what was being treated.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 4: Doctors in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  July 18, 2009, 17:47
  The practice of medicine was highly regulated in ancient Egypt. Should a medical professional mistreat a patient, the penalties were severe.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 3: The Human Body According to the Ancient Egyptians by: Page Strong
  July 11, 2009, 17:45
  There was a wealth of illnesses within the ancient Egyptian culture that can date to at least the Old Kingdom, if not earlier.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 2: The Ecosystems of Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  July 4, 2009, 17:44
  The boundaries of ancient Egypt spanned from the First Cataract of the Nile River in the south to the Delta in the north and from the Red Sea in the east to…
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 1 by: Page Strong
  June 27, 2009, 17:42
  As fascinating as the life after death aspect of the ancient Egyptian culture is, what often eludes common knowledge is how these people strove to preserve…
- Introduction to Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices by: Page Strong
  June 20, 2009, 17:39
  Having an acute interest in herbal medicines, I chose to briefly study the medicinal practices of the ancient Egyptians.
Hieroglyphs (6)
- Hieratic by: Page Strong
  May 26, 2010, 09:30
  Though often considered a derivative of hieroglyphs, the hieratic script actually evolved fairly contemporaneously with hieroglyphs.
- Hieroglyphs: Ideograms by: Page Strong
  March 10, 2010, 10:20
  Ideograms are much the same as determinatives. In fact, many determinatives can be used as ideograms, standing alone to represent an entire word.
- Hieroglyphs: Determinatives by: Page Strong
  March 3, 2010, 10:24
  Very simply, determinatives give meaning to the preceding word. For example, the word for “bird” is followed by the image of a bird.
- Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs: Phonograms by: Page Strong
  February 24, 2010, 10:34
  Phonograms are made up of three types of hieroglyphs: uniliteral, biliteral and triliteral.
- The Beginnings of Understanding Hieroglyphs Part 2 by: Page Strong
  June 5, 2009, 16:54
  It wasn’t until another invader came to Egypt nearly 1300 years after the hieroglyphs’ meanings were forgotten that the clues to unlock their secrets came…
- The Beginnings of Understanding Hieroglyphs Part 1 by: Page Strong
  May 30, 2009, 16:36
  Those colorful forms dancing across temple and tomb walls echo ancient knowledge to the modern viewer who gazes upon hieroglyphs, only half comprehending the…
News (2)
- Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs by: Page Strong
  August 19, 2010, 17:20
  Yesterday was absolutely brilliant. My parents and I went to see Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs at the Denver Art Museum.
- Digging in the Nile by: Page Strong
  November 5, 2009, 08:50
  "Ever wondered what ancient histories might be waiting to be discovered underwater, or dreamed about diving in the Nile and looking for treasures? Well, check…
Every Day Life (9)
- Ancient Egyptian Ceramics by: Page Strong
  August 4, 2010, 09:30
  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.
- Lapis Lazuli in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  June 16, 2010, 09:11
  Lapis lazuli appears to have been one of the most popular gem stones in the ancient culture.
- Ancient Egyptian Clothing Part 7 - Jewelry by: Page Strong
  January 27, 2010, 11:18
  Beginning as long ago as the Pre-Dynastic period, jewelry was an important part of an ancient Egyptian’s costume.
- Clothing in Ancient Egypt Part 6 - Headdresses and Crowns by: Page Strong
  January 20, 2010, 11:37
  Headdresses and crowns were one of the distinguishing characteristics of the ancient Egyptians.
- Clothing in Ancient Egypt Part 4: Hygiene and Cosmetics – Revisited by: Page Strong
  January 13, 2010, 10:04
  A study has recently become popular that researched the medicinal properties of kohl, a black powder used as eyeliner.
- Clothing in Ancient Egypt Part 5- Hair and Wigs by: Page Strong
  January 6, 2010, 09:53
  The quest for cleanliness was especially important in regards to hair. It was quite common for the ancient Egyptians to shave all hair from their bodies in a…
- Clothing in Ancient Egypt Part 4- Hygiene and Cosmetics by: Page Strong
  December 30, 2009, 09:56
  Cosmetics were an integral part of a person’s hygiene, as beauty was seen as health. There were a number of different cosmetics used by both men and women.
- Clothing in Ancient Egypt Part 3: Footwear by: Page Strong
  December 16, 2009, 10:26
  Footwear in ancient Egypt was relatively simple when compared with the fantastic costumes many Egyptians wore.
- Clothing in Ancient Egypt Part 2: Women's Clothing by: Page Strong
  December 9, 2009, 10:36
  Ancient Egyptian dresses were simple, tight sheaths, beginning at or below the breasts and falling to the ankles.
Everyday Life (19)
- Hieratic by: Page Strong
  May 26, 2010, 09:30
  Though often considered a derivative of hieroglyphs, the hieratic script actually evolved fairly contemporaneously with hieroglyphs.
- Mehen - God and Game by: Page Strong
  May 5, 2010, 09:39
  While there are depictions of Mehen throughout ancient Egypt, the first mention of Mehen comes from the Coffin Texts of the Middle Kingdom.
- The Ancient Egyptian Calendar by: Page Strong
  February 3, 2010, 14:34
  Early in the Old Kingdom, or perhaps even in the Pre-Dynastic period, the ancient Egyptians based their calendar off the lunar cycle.
- Clothing in Ancient Egypt Part 3: Footwear by: Page Strong
  December 16, 2009, 10:26
  Footwear in ancient Egypt was relatively simple when compared with the fantastic costumes many Egyptians wore.
- Clothing in Ancient Egypt Part 1: Men's Clothing by: Page Strong
  November 25, 2009, 09:49
  The simplest form of clothing is that of the kilt. Far from the Scottish plaid one usually considers upon hearing the word kilt, the Egyptian kilt was a…
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 13: Medical Magic by: Page Strong
  September 19, 2009, 18:01
  Spells, incantations, rituals and amulets were all used as part of magical healing.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 12: Gods and Goddesses and Healing in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  September 12, 2009, 18:00
  As medicine and magic were controlled through the temples, certain gods and goddesses were worshiped to aid in the treatments of illnesses and injuries.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 11: Magic in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  September 5, 2009, 17:59
  The medicinal practices of the ancient Egyptians were renowned throughout the ancient world. In the Odyssey, Homer praises the prowess of the Egyptian…
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 10: Leprosy in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  August 29, 2009, 17:58
  Caused by the organism Mycobacterium leprae, leprosy is known as one of the most terrifying diseases of the ancient world.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 9: Ancient Egyptian Water-related Diseases part 2 by: Page Strong
  August 22, 2009, 17:56
  Yet another parasite related to water is the mosquito. Even in ancient Egypt, the mosquito was a pest that caused not only minor irritations, but also disease…
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 8: Ancient Egyptian Water-related Diseases part 1 by: Page Strong
  August 15, 2009, 17:54
  Water is ever present in the Nile River and it’s annual flood and is provided to the Oases through the sandstone aquifer known as the Taref formation.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 7: Lung Diseases in Ancient Egypt part 2 by: Page Strong
  August 8, 2009, 17:53
  While blowing dust can cause people to suffer from lung diseases, miners and quarrymen suffered more as they were exposed to the dust to a greater extent than…
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 6: Lung Diseases in Ancient Egypt part 1 by: Page Strong
  August 1, 2009, 17:49
  Simply living in Egypt would have exposed people to respiratory problems.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 5: Illnesses in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  July 25, 2009, 17:48
  Illnesses were often recorded only by the very rare tomb paintings and by the medical papyri that have been found that describe what was being treated.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 4: Doctors in Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  July 18, 2009, 17:47
  The practice of medicine was highly regulated in ancient Egypt. Should a medical professional mistreat a patient, the penalties were severe.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 3: The Human Body According to the Ancient Egyptians by: Page Strong
  July 11, 2009, 17:45
  There was a wealth of illnesses within the ancient Egyptian culture that can date to at least the Old Kingdom, if not earlier.
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 2: The Ecosystems of Ancient Egypt by: Page Strong
  July 4, 2009, 17:44
  The boundaries of ancient Egypt spanned from the First Cataract of the Nile River in the south to the Delta in the north and from the Red Sea in the east to…
- Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices Part 1 by: Page Strong
  June 27, 2009, 17:42
  As fascinating as the life after death aspect of the ancient Egyptian culture is, what often eludes common knowledge is how these people strove to preserve…
- Introduction to Ancient Egyptian Medicinal Practices by: Page Strong
  June 20, 2009, 17:39
  Having an acute interest in herbal medicines, I chose to briefly study the medicinal practices of the ancient Egyptians.
Science/Technology (3)
- Ancient Egyptian Ceramics by: Page Strong
  August 4, 2010, 09:30
  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.
- Honey by: Page Strong
  June 23, 2010, 09:44
  The sweet, sticky substance of honey was long adored by the ancient Egyptians, both as a sweetener for their foods, but as a medicine as well.
- The Ancient Egyptian Calendar by: Page Strong
  February 3, 2010, 14:34
  Early in the Old Kingdom, or perhaps even in the Pre-Dynastic period, the ancient Egyptians based their calendar off the lunar cycle.
- Time (1)
  - The Ancient Egyptian Calendar by: Page Strong
    February 3, 2010, 14:34
    Early in the Old Kingdom, or perhaps even in the Pre-Dynastic period, the ancient Egyptians based their calendar off the lunar cycle.
Literature (1)
- Ancient Egyptian Love Poems by: Page Strong
  February 10, 2010, 09:33
  A different grouping exists within the Chester Beatty Papyrus collection that is not mentioned very often: a set of romantic poems from Ancient Egypt.
Just for Fun (1)
- Just In Time for Saint Patrick's Day! by: Page Strong
  March 17, 2010, 09:50
  According to Cormac Teige MacCarthy, Lord of Blarney (early 1600s), it was a distant ancestor of his who introduced the well-beloved beverage to the ancient…
Exhibit (1)
- Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs by: Page Strong
  August 19, 2010, 17:20
  Yesterday was absolutely brilliant. My parents and I went to see Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs at the Denver Art Museum.
Archaeology (1)
- Periods in Ancient Egyptian Archaeology: Paleolithic by: Page Strong
  September 1, 2010, 11:39
  Few Paleolithic sites are preserved in the Nile Valley due to erosion both from water and wind. Thus, the sites within the Western and Eastern deserts are…
- Fieldwork (1)
  - Periods in Ancient Egyptian Archaeology: Paleolithic by: Page Strong
    September 1, 2010, 11:39
    Few Paleolithic sites are preserved in the Nile Valley due to erosion both from water and wind. Thus, the sites within the Western and Eastern deserts are…
Egyptology (1)
- Periods in Ancient Egyptian Archaeology: Paleolithic by: Page Strong
  September 1, 2010, 11:39
  Few Paleolithic sites are preserved in the Nile Valley due to erosion both from water and wind. Thus, the sites within the Western and Eastern deserts are…
- Fieldwork (1)
  - Periods in Ancient Egyptian Archaeology: Paleolithic by: Page Strong
    September 1, 2010, 11:39
    Few Paleolithic sites are preserved in the Nile Valley due to erosion both from water and wind. Thus, the sites within the Western and Eastern deserts are…

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