Ancient Egypt In Medieval Arabic Writings a normative ritual expertise within Egyptian culture to the purveyance of its Arabian neighbours dates back to the beginnings of Egyptian culture. http://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/events/conferences/enco/ancient.htm
Extractions: ANCIENT PERSPECTIVES ON ANCIENT EGYPT Chair Professor of Ancient Near Eastern History, Department of History, University College London Monday 16 December Egyptanizing Motifs in Meroitic Culture Frances Welsh Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, University College London After a brief but successful period of ruling Egypt as the 25 th Dynasty the kings of Napata returned to their southern home base in the Sudan. Thereafter, as an independent kingdom, based first at Napata and later at Meroe, their separate culture developed in an individual manner. Existing African cultural elements were retained, but many motifs and features from Egyptian sources, which had been assimilated during the preceding centuries of contact, remained evident, especially in religious iconography, funerary architecture and presentation of kingship. It seems that these were considered useful to enhance their prestige although classic Egyptian aspects were adapted to suit Sudanese cultural needs. Objects excavated at Meroe by Professor J. Garstang and now in the collection of the Petrie Museum indicate the importance of Egyptian motifs such as the ram of Amun-Ra, kheperi scarab beetle, and the ankh life sign. Decoration and monuments of the Meriotic period provide additional evidence of this. The significance of funerary pyramids with chapels and changes in their decorative programme appears to be related to the public role of kingship. Colossal statuary, reliefs of the ruler smiting enemies, and the ruler shown among the gods on temple walls enhances this.
StarDate: Ancient Horizons - Study Questions Egyptian culture and Mythology. 1. The ancient Egyptians believed that the universe was created out of the body of their god, Osiris http://stardate.org/egypt/quiz02.html
Brooklyn Museum: Egypt Reborn Additional exhibits illustrate important themes about Egyptian culture, This unifying idea led to an artistic conservatism in Egyptian culture that http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/2003/egypt-reborn/
Extractions: Home Long-Term Installation, Open Now Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor Exhibition Highlights Dig Diary Photo journal of the Brooklyn Museumâs current expedition to Mut Audio Tour Samples and transcripts from the Egypt Reborn audio tour Egypt Reborn Activity Explore our interactive kiosk! In April, 2003, the Brooklyn Museum completed the reinstallation of its world-famous Egyptian collection, a process that took ten years. Three new galleries joined the four existing ones that had been completed in 1993 to tell the story of Egyptian art from its earliest known origins (circa 3500 b.c. ) until the period when the Romans incorporated Egypt into their empire (30 b.c. a.d. The 2003 phase of Egypt Reborn Location: 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, New York 11238-6052
SACE Egyptology BA for the study of Ancient egyptian culture and society and of its archaeological more in the study of the Archaeology and culture of Ancient egypt. http://www.liv.ac.uk/sace/ugprosp/V410.htm
Extractions: home www.liv.ac.uk SCHOOL OF ARCHAEOLOGY, CLASSICS AND EGYPTOLOGY Home SACE home Prospective undergraduate students > BA Egyptology SACE home The School and its staff Prospective undergraduate students Current undergraduate students ... Staff intranet University links: How to apply Fees and Finance Accommodation Further information: Dr Mark Collier, UG Admissions Tutor (Egyptology), saceadm@liv.ac.uk Students fascinated with ancient Egypt will really enjoy this degree. The V410 Egyptology programme provides the most comprehensive coverage of Egyptology available at Undergraduate level in the UK with all 360 CAT points of the degree devoted to modules treating the language, writings, culture, society and archaeology of ancient Egypt. Students are given the most up-to-date training, drawing on contemporary research, in the skills and knowledge required for the full study of Ancient Egypt ranging from the study of its ancient language and writings and the surviving material remains through to the understanding of the nature of ancient Egyptian civilisation, how it worked, how it was sustained, its key values and cultural production.
TEA Winner: Kiser the culture, especially one as farremoved in time as ancient egypt, and immersion in the various aspects of ancient egyptian culture that would http://gsi.berkeley.edu/awards/00_01/kiser.html
Extractions: by Deanna Kiser, Near Eastern Studies When teaching students about an ancient culture, one invariably encounters a fundamental problem: the students perceive the culture, especially one as far-removed in time as ancient Egypt, as an abstract entity. In other words, the daily activities and concerns of the earlier society's participants are lost on modern people, who view the entire culture as dead. This affects new students to the field in particular. They have not had the training and immersion in the various aspects of ancient Egyptian culture that would enable them to extrapolate what it was like to have lived in that ancient world. I have found that helping Egyptology students to identify with the ancient Egyptians generates more enthusiasm for the subject matter and makes it meaningful to them. Next, the class is asked to participate in an exercise with the goal of gleaning as much information as possible about daily life in ancient Egypt by studying tomb models. The students are separated into groups, each with several photographs of a tomb model. They may also use the actual models on exhibit in the gallery. The group is asked to select a recorder to write down their observations and a reporter to present their findings towards the end of the discussion section. Each group is to address the following questions in their project, from most concrete to most abstract:
Stanford Egyptian Association Homepage and exchange ideas and opinions, about egypt and egyptian culture. The SEA also attempts to raise awareness of the egyptian culture from its ancient http://www.stanford.edu/group/Egypt/
Extractions: The Stanford Egyptian Association (SEA) provides a forum for Egyptians and others interested in Egypt to meet and get to know one another. It also assists them in their social, academic, and professional life at and beyond Stanford. The association fosters relations with Egyptians in the community and in industry. The club was created in 1998 and continues to provide a venue through which interested students and members of the community can learn, and exchange ideas and opinions, about Egypt and Egyptian culture. The SEA also attempts to raise awareness of the Egyptian culture: from its ancient roots to what it is today. By way of seminars, social events and collaboration with other clubs at Stanford, the SEA hopes to communicate the uniqueness of Egyptian culture to the community. In collaborating with other Egyptian associations nation-wide, the SEA hopes to provide its members with an opportunity to build strong ties with other Egyptians across the nation and around the world. Check out our calendar to find out what the SEA is planning in the near future. Link to our officers page to find out more about us. If you are interested in other Egypt related sites go to our cool links section. Visit our photo album to share our memories.
Precious Gem Stones In Ancient Egyptian Culture egypt had very productive emerald mines and jewels were among the principal objects introduced to egypt from Arabia and India, so the egyptian jewelers were http://www.jjkent.com/articles/jewels-egypt-history.htm
Extractions: Precious Gem Stones in Ancient Egyptian Culture Egypt had very productive emerald mines and jewels were among the principal objects introduced to Egypt from Arabia and India, so the Egyptian jewelers were very expert. Jewels were among the principal objects introduced into Egypt from Arabia and India. The mines of their own desert did, indeed, supply emeralds, and these were worked as early, at least, as the reign of Amunoth III, or 1425 years B.C., but many other stones must have come from India. In ancient Egypt, when a case was brought up for trial, it was customary for the archjudge to put a gold chain round his neck, to which was attached a jewelled figure of Thmei, or truth. Jewels and gold were amongst the ornaments of the rich, consisting of earrings, armlets, bracelets, anklets, finger-rings, chains, plates for wearing on the breast, etc. Of such bijouterie there are a considerable number of specimens in the British Museum, as there are also examples from Kouyunjik (Nineveh), of about 700 years B.C.; with necklaces and ear-rings from Babylon, of somewhat later date. A bracelet is inscribed with the name of Namrut (Nimrod), dating 500 years B.C. bodyOffer(501319) The Egyptian and Assyrian jewellers were very expert. They could cut the hardest stones by some method unknown to us, and engrave and polish them.
Public Affairs Section It says a great deal about the appeal of egyptian culture that you are here on a But in fact as this weeks programs show, egypts modern culture and http://usembassy.egnet.net/pa/tr061005.htm
Extractions: Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, and thank you so much for coming here. It says a great deal about the appeal of Egyptian culture that you are here on a Friday evening in June in Washington rather than attending one of Washingtons many other attractions. As for me, I spent four years living in Egypt, and I am absolutely delighted to have 7,000 years of Egyptian life and culture visiting us here in Washington. I want to thank all of the people who made this magnificent symposium and the entire Egypt culture week possible, starting with my colleague sharing the podium, Mohamed Salmawy, and my good friend Zahi Hawass, who opened this symposium yesterday. With scholars like them, it is little wonder that Egyptian culture is still going strong after 7,000 years. I also want to thank the Egyptian Embassy, and particularly Ambassador Fahmy, as good a representative as Egypt could have, for conceiving this initiative to bring a taste of contemporary Egyptian culture and scholarship to Washington. The Embassy has assembled a group of Egypts intellectual and creative best. It is also a real treat to have had the opportunity to again hear some of Egypts wonderful musicians. They truly have given a glimpse of traditional and folk music from all along the Nile to those of us here living on the banks of the Potomac.
ARY3950: Ptolemaic And Roman Egypt Synopsis This unit examines the profound changes Egyptian culture A detailed knowledge of Egyptian culture during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. 2. http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/subjects/ARY3950.html
Extractions: Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day) Synopsis: This unit examines the profound changes Egyptian culture experienced during the periodfrom 332 BCE to the end of the fourth century CE. It examines the interaction between the Greek-speaking elite and the indigenous population, Hellenism and pharaonic culture, and the impact upon the heterogenous culture which developed as a result of this by the Roman occupation and the resultant changes which were imposed. It will draw upon and analyse a wide range of sources from the archaeological to papyrological and literary. A major theme is the way in which aspects of the indigenous culture survived and even flourished until the advent of Christianity. Objectives: On successful completion of this unit the student will have: 1. A detailed knowledge of Egyptian culture during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. 2. An understanding of the complexity and changing nature of Egyptian culture as a result first of the introduction of Hellenism and then the Roman occupation upon traditional culture. 3. The ability to appraise critically ancient and secondary source material, and combine a variety of types of evidence in the analysis of ancient culture. 4. Independent research skills and the ability to undertake individual research projects, which are presented in a clearly expressed and cogent manner.
Extractions: The Egyptian Cargo Web Site has been established to bring you the largest collection of Original Egyptian Art available on the Internet today. Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs, Egyptian Royalty such as Cleopatra, King Tut, Ramses, Queen Nefertiti, Nefetari, also the great Pyramids, Sphinx and Mythical Gods.
ArabBay.com: Arab Countries/Egypt/Culture & Society culture and Society. Clean, educated, and friendly community of egypt enthusiasts from around the globe to meet and exchange life experiences and sell http://www.arabbay.com/Arab_Countries/Egypt/Culture___Society/
Egypt Unit Studies @ ArabesQ A large, colourful site on all aspects of egyptian culture and history put together by Ancient egypt Site the culture and history of Ancient egypt. http://www.arabesq.com/educate/egypt.html
Extractions: When we think about Egypt; we think of Islam, Al-Azhar University, Pharaoh, camels, pyramids, mummies oh and yes, Umm Zubair often come to mind! That's not surprising since much of what we know about ancient Egypt comes from the tombs of Egyptians and the objects found buried with them. No one knows exactly what life was like in ancient Egypt, but these objects tell us a lot. Egyptian fashion, religious beliefs, recreational activities, and much more can be explored through the art they created and included in their burials. This page will allow you to research the country of both Ancient and Modern Egypt, along with providing you with various interactive and hands on activities currently found on the Web. This page is NOT a complete study and should be complimented with books, movies, Qur'an, Anasheed, and art activities. If you are a Islamic Academy Family you can find a complete Unit Studies available directly in the Madrassah . As we complete this project, I will post updates on the "non-net" materials and activities we found useful.
Taipei Times - Archives Humor runs deep in egypt s culture. DPA , Cairo A recent statement issued by the egyptian Ministry of culture quoted a study by a British egyptologist http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2004/07/19/2003179579
Extractions: Monday, Jul 19, 2004,Page 6 Advertising Egyptians who pride themselves on being the first civilization to brew beer and use fishing rods can enjoy a new distinction. Egyptians apparently also were among the first humans to crack jokes. This sense of humor still pervades Egyptian society. When a passenger in a Cairo taxi complains about a cockroach in the car, the driver shares his irritation at the fact that the insect has not paid for the ride. "Historically Egyptians have always been ruled by a strong central government. Joking was a unifying act of an oppressed people," said sociologist Issam Fawzi.
Recommended Reading On The Ancient Near East Guide to introductory readings on the peoples and cultures of the ancient Near East including egypt, Nubia, and Mesopotamia. Indexed by subject. http://oi.uchicago.edu/OI/DEPT/RA/RECREAD/REC_READ.html
Extractions: comments ... A Collaborative Production of The Research Archives of the Oriental Institute The Oriental Institute Museum The Oriental Institute Museum Education Program Recommended Reading is a guide to introductory readings on the peoples and cultures of the ancient Near East. Some of the material included here ( Ancient Mesopotamia ) was originally published as the Resource Guide included with one of the three volumes ( Life in Ancient Egypt, Life in Ancient Nubia, Life in Ancient Mesopotamia ) of the Guides for Teachers Based on the Collections and Resources of the Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago (Chicago, 1996), produced by the Museum Education Program with the generous support of a grant from the Polk Bros. Foundation. We have made some additions and corrections, and slightly altered the structure of that Resources Guide for the purposes of providing this information on-line, and we expect to add additional material as needed. The Egyptian and Nubian lists have been developed by Emily Teeter in the course of many years of teaching and lecturing and will change as new material is published. In addition, we are planning to add more lists as we identify topics of interest to the public. We welcome your suggestions. This on-line version was coordinated and processed into HTML by Charles E. Jones, and is a publication of the
Culture The Ancient Egyptian culture is one of the most unique and interesting cultures in the Just click on a link above to read all about Egyptian culture! http://library.thinkquest.org/J002037F/culture.htm
Extractions: Back Arts and Crafts Food Climate ... Culture Word Search The Ancient Egyptian culture is one of the most unique and interesting cultures in the world. You will learn many things about Egyptians, such as the kinds of clothes they wore, the kinds of houses they lived in, the games they played, and how they traveled from place to place. You will learn about the climate in Egypt and why the Nile River was so important to the Ancient Egyptians. Find out about the mysterious Sphinx and Cheops pyramids, too. Just click on a link above to read all about Egyptian culture! Back [ Culture ] Gods and Goddesses Kingdoms Pharaohs Mummies ... About Us We want to hear from you! Click on the envelope to send us your email.
Near And Middle Eastern Civilizations Undergraduate Student Association Website Devoted to the study of the ancient (from c. 3100 BCE) and contemporary cultures found within modern day egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Rhodes, Cyprus, Iraq, (to some extent Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the Republic of Georgia) and western Iran. http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/nmcusa/
Exploring Ancient World Cultures - Egypt Annotated index of Internet resources, maintained by Anthony F. Beavers, University of Evansville. http://eawc.evansville.edu/www/egpage.htm
Extractions: The Centre for Computer-Aided Egyptological Research Administrated by Hans Van Den Berg, "The Centre for Computer-aided Egyptological Research (CCER) at Utrecht University in The Netherlands specializes in matters related to the application of computers in Egyptology." In addition to many exhibitions of its own, the CCER also lists many links to other Egyptological resources. It also provides pedagogical information. From here, you may visit the Great Temple of Abu Simbel , download software on The Trumpet of Tutankamun , or read about restoring ancient Egyptian artifacts... by computer . This site is very well-designed and fun to visit. The Duke Papyrus Archive From the Special Collections Library at Duke University, this site "provides electronic access to texts about and images of papyri from ancient Egypt. The target audience includes: papyrologists, ancient historians, archaeologists, biblical scholars, classicists, Coptologists, Egyptologists, students of literature and religion and all others interested in ancient Egypt." The site features short essays one on "Writing in Egypt under Greek and Roman rule," for instance, and another on "Late antique Egypt" along with 200 images relating papyri to several aspects of life and other information on dealing with papyrus in general. Guardian's Egypt This site is an index of Egyptology sources with many of its own resources.
Extractions: The Mystery of the Scroll: Ancient Egyptian Culture and Geography Clues From the Black Sea Fleas and the Black Death Geography Matters in History Greek and Roman Land Use: What Was the Difference? Making a Mummy the Natural Way PaleoanthropologyA Complex Career Choice Pirate Archaeology Public Lands: Hidden Histories The Science of Digging Up Dinosaurs Which Way Did They Go? Would You Have Helped Out? Complete Index The Mystery of the Scroll: Ancient Egyptian Culture and Geography Overview: How have the Egyptians thrived in a land of sand and water for thousands of years? What do the place where people chose to live and the way in which they structure their society around it say about those people? In this lesson students will explore how geographical features, both physical and cultural, of a place can give us insights into the lives of the people who have settled there, with Egypt as the primary example. Students will use maps to examine the design and location of ancient Egypt's tombs and pyramids. They will examine cultural and geographic evidence as clues for understanding the structure and placement of these historical landmarks. They will then explore the implications of caring for these structures in the future. Connections to the Curriculum: Geography, world history, anthropology, architecture
