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Eternal Egypt: Block Statue of Khnum Ib Re
This statue is an idealized representation of Khnum-Ib-Re. A hieroglyphic text appeals to the living to recite an offering formula for his sake.
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Eternal Egypt: Standing Statue of Inty Shedu
The statue depicts Inty Shedu standing, wearing a short wig painted black, a broad blue and white collar, and a short kilt. Hieroglyphic signs on the base give his names and titles.
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Eternal Egypt: Stela of Kha Em Maat
The stela of Kha-em-maat has a rounded top and is divided into four registers. The first register is decorated with the winged sun disc for the protection of the owner of the stela. Another register shows an offering scene to the cow...
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Eternal Egypt: Lintel of Senefru Nefer
This lintel, a stone or beam above a door, was taken from the door of Senefru-Nefer. He sits on a chair facing hieroglyphics that give an offering formula, the name of King Djedkare, and the name and titles of Osiris.
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Eternal Egypt: Replica of Rosetta Stone
The Rosetta stone is inscribed with a decree issued at Memphis and dated 196 BC., on the anniversary of the coronation of Ptolemy the Fifth "Epiphanes". It is written in hieroglyphics, demotic, and Greek.
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Eternal Egypt: Alabaster Offering Table
Most offering tables were cut in a rectangular shape, but this one is circular. The lower part of the table is carved with the traditional Hetep hieroglyphic sign, which means "offering." The upper surface is carved with vessels and...
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Eternal Egypt: Stela of Excommunication
This stela, commemorating an Ethiopian king, has offering scenes and hieroglyphic text that tell a very strange tale.
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Eternal Egypt: Mummiform Shawabti of Kha
Mummiform shawabti of Kha with seven hieroglyphic lines, from his tomb.
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Eternal Egypt: Outer Sarcophagus of Thuya
The outer sarcophagus of Thuya is inscribed with a prayer to Nut and chapters from the Book of the Dead in hieroglyphic text. Some deities are represented.
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Eternal Egypt: Gilt Fan of King Tutankhamun
This gilt flabellum, or fan, of King Tutankhamun is decorated with scenes of the king hunting ostriches and ducks. It is also ornamented with hieroglyphic texts.
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Eternal Egypt: Stela of Ptolemy the Eleventh
This three-part stela depicts Ptolemy the Eleventh and is inscribed with hieroglyphic and Latin text.
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Eternal Egypt: Lintel of Amenhotep the Second
The lintel, a horizontal beam or stone above a door, is dominated by a figure of Horus of Behdet. Two hieroglyphic lines give the names and titles of Amenhotep the Second.
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Eternal Egypt: Inner Coffin of Queen Meritamun
This inner coffin depicts Queen Meritamun the wife of Amenhotep the first of the 18th Dynasty. in the form of a mummy. The lid is covered with a feather design and hieroglyphics.
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Eternal Egypt: Miniature Coffin for a Shawabti
Miniature coffin for a shawabti, painted black with columns of hieroglyphic text painted yellow, from the tomb of Kha.
BBC
Bbc: Egyptians
The BBC offers an excellent site full of resources on ancient Egypt. Includes a large collection of articles, images, and stories. Archived.
Other
The Museum of Un Natural Mystery: The Mystery of the Rosetta Stone
A nicely written history of the finding and the decoding of the Rosetta Stone.
Other
Ancient Scripts: Writing Systems
History and definition of writing, plus extensive information on the types, families, and regions of written languages. For each language, you'll find information on when and where it was used, the people who used it, and what it looked...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Tombs & Afterlife (Lesson on the Beliefs of Ancient Egyptians)
A video-based lesson plan that involves students in investigating the concept of the afterlife, the significance of tombs, and the burial customs and traditions of the ancient Egyptians. Ends with an assignment to design and create a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ancient Egypt
The British Museum discusses the history surrounding its art pieces from Ancient Egypt.