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Background imageEgypt Collection: Weighing of the Heart

Weighing of the Heart
Ani, recently dead, is judged in the Underworld where his heart is weighed

Background imageEgypt Collection: Religion / Egypt / Tefnut

Religion / Egypt / Tefnut
With the head of a lioness, she is the sister-consort of air-god SHU, and mother of GEB and NUT : she personifies moisture

Background imageEgypt Collection: Flight to Egypt

Flight to Egypt
Joseph, Mary and the infant Jesus flee to Egypt to escape the jealousy of Herod

Background imageEgypt Collection: Book of the Dead / 34

Book of the Dead / 34
Scene of the sepulchral chamber : the mummy guarded by Anubis, Isis kneels at the foot and Nephthys at the head - four children of Horus at each corner

Background imageEgypt Collection: Tutankhamun, Pharaoh

Tutankhamun, Pharaoh
TUTANKHAMUN, PHARAOH Egyptian ruler of the 18th dynasty of Egypt 1361-52 BC

Background imageEgypt Collection: Pyramids of Gizeh, Egypt

Pyramids of Gizeh, Egypt
The Pyramids of Gizeh in Egypt, with water, trees, and camels in the foreground

Background imageEgypt Collection: Victoria College, Alexandria - Quadrangle

Victoria College, Alexandria - Quadrangle
A view through the arcading of the Quadrangle at Victoria College, Alexandria, Egypt

Background imageEgypt Collection: The Nile -- Notes for Passengers on Cooks Steamers

The Nile -- Notes for Passengers on Cooks Steamers
A bust of Queen Nefertiti in profile, with a sketch of the River Nile in the background, on a Thomas Cook publication, Notes for Passengers on Cooks Steamers

Background imageEgypt Collection: Poster of the Suez Canal

Poster of the Suez Canal
Poster for the Empire Marketing Board, showing a view of the Suez Canal from on board ship

Background imageEgypt Collection: Poster advertising Orient Line to Australia

Poster advertising Orient Line to Australia
Poster advertising the Orient Line to Australia, via Italy, Egypt and Ceylon

Background imageEgypt Collection: Library of Alexandria

Library of Alexandria
Ptolemy I Soter inaugurates the great library at Alexandria Date: circa 370 BC

Background imageEgypt Collection: Petrie at Daphne

Petrie at Daphne
The Pharoahs Palace at Daphne being excavated by renowned archaeologist William Matthew Flinders Petrie (1853 - 1942) who devoted his life to studying Egyptian culture

Background imageEgypt Collection: Religion / Egypt / Geb

Religion / Egypt / Geb
An Egyptian view of Creation - Geb, the Earth-God, lies on the ground with his sister NUT the sky-goddess arched above him; between them hovers the air- god, who is not involved

Background imageEgypt Collection: Egypt / Sphinx 1910

Egypt / Sphinx 1910
This scene shows clearly not only the awesome size of the sculpture, but also its location in regard to the Pyramids

Background imageEgypt Collection: Akhenaton / Egypt / Brunton

Akhenaton / Egypt / Brunton
AKHENATON also known as AMENHOTEP IV or AMENOPHIS IV Egyptian ruler, began a new religion of Aton, the sun disc

Background imageEgypt Collection: Egypt / Alexandria

Egypt / Alexandria
bird s-eye view of the harbour

Background imageEgypt Collection: Napoleon in Egypt

Napoleon in Egypt
NAPOLEON I during the Egyptian campaign, 1798

Background imageEgypt Collection: Book of the Dead / 28

Book of the Dead / 28
The coot, the lotus, and the god who lightens the darkness, illustrating transformations

Background imageEgypt Collection: Egyptian Hieroglyphics

Egyptian Hieroglyphics
An example of Egyptian hieroglyphics

Background imageEgypt Collection: Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria

Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria
Salah Ad-Din Yusuf Ibn Ayyub, known as Saladin, Muslim Sultan of Egypt and Syria (reigned 1174-1193)

Background imageEgypt Collection: Egyptian Belly Dancer

Egyptian Belly Dancer
A woman (probably Egyptian) performs the Bauchtanz accompanied by a singer and musicians

Background imageEgypt Collection: Egyptian Art. Temple of Kom Ombo. Sekhmet, the lion-headed g

Egyptian Art. Temple of Kom Ombo. Sekhmet, the lion-headed g
Egyptian Art. Temple of Kom Ombo. Ptolemaic Dynasty. 2nd century B.C. Dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Haroeris

Background imageEgypt Collection: Stele of Roma the doorkeeper dedicated to Goddess Astarte. E

Stele of Roma the doorkeeper dedicated to Goddess Astarte. E
Stele of Roma the doorkeeper dedicated to Goddess Astarte. Limestone. 18th Dynasty. New Kingdom. C. 1400-1365 BC. Origin unknown. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imageEgypt Collection: Zagazig - Egypt - Railway Station Interior

Zagazig - Egypt - Railway Station Interior Date: circa 1906

Background imageEgypt Collection: Stela of Amenemhat I. Table offering. 12th Dynasty. Middle K

Stela of Amenemhat I. Table offering. 12th Dynasty. Middle K
Amenemhat I. 1st King. 12th Dynasty (1991-1962 BC). Middle Kingdom. Limestone, painted, stela of Amenemhat. Table offerings. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Background imageEgypt Collection: Sherif Pasha Street in Alexandria, Egypt

Sherif Pasha Street in Alexandria, Egypt
Bustling street life at Sherif Pasha Street in Alexandria, Egypt. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageEgypt Collection: Opera Square with Ibrahim Pasha statue in Cairo, Egypt

Opera Square with Ibrahim Pasha statue in Cairo, Egypt
Opera Square with Ibrahim Pasha statue and the Khedivial Opera House in Cairo, Egypt. Ibrahim Pasha of Egypt was the second ruler of the Khedivate instituted by the Muhammad Ali dynasty

Background imageEgypt Collection: Curio store, Cairo, Egypt, circa 1880s

Curio store, Cairo, Egypt, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Background imageEgypt Collection: Kadesh Treaty, 1269 BC. Egyptian-Hittite Peace Treaty. Terra

Kadesh Treaty, 1269 BC. Egyptian-Hittite Peace Treaty. Terra
Kadesh Treaty, 1269 BC. Egyptian-Hittite Peace Treaty between Ramesses II and Hattusilis III. Terracotta. Hittite version. From Hattusas (Bogazkoy). Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey

Background imageEgypt Collection: Eye of Horus. False door of Senenmut. Egypt

Eye of Horus. False door of Senenmut. Egypt
False door of Senenmut, architect and official government. Detail of the Eye of Horus. Sandstone. New Kingdom. 18th Dynasty. 1480-1460 BC. West Thebes. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Background imageEgypt Collection: Ahmose-Nefertari. Queen of Egypt. Statue

Ahmose-Nefertari. Queen of Egypt. Statue
Ahmose-Nefertari, Queen of Egypt. Standing figure. Wood. Posthumous. New Kingdom. 19th Dynasty. 1200 BC. Thebes, Egypt. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Background imageEgypt Collection: Temple of Ramses III. The pharaoh Ramses III, who wears the

Temple of Ramses III. The pharaoh Ramses III, who wears the Khepresh, making offerings to the gods. Relief. New Kingdom. (1550-1069 b.C). Twentieth dynasty. Thebes. Medinet-Habou. Egypt

Background imageEgypt Collection: Stela of the royal scribe Ani. Egyptian art. New

Stela of the royal scribe Ani. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Relief. EGYPT. CAIRO. Cairo. Egyptian Museum

Background imageEgypt Collection: Tomb of Tutankhamun Egyptian painting

Tomb of Tutankhamun Egyptian painting
Tomb of Tutankhamun. s.XIV BC. EGYPT. Dayr al-Bahri. Valley of the Kings. Tomb of Tutankhamun. Tutankhamun and his wife Ankhesenpaaten. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Painting

Background imageEgypt Collection: Statue of Djoser. Egyptian art

Statue of Djoser. Egyptian art
Seated statue of King Djoser. 2611 BC. Detail. Egyptian art. Old Kingdom. Sculpture on rock. EGYPT. CAIRO. Cairo. Egyptian Museum. Proc: EGYPT. CAIRO. Saqqara

Background imageEgypt Collection: Sultan Selim I conquering Egypt

Sultan Selim I conquering Egypt
Sultan Selim I, nicknamed Yavuz " the Stern", " the Steadfast" or " the Grim" (1465?-1520) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1512 to 1520

Background imageEgypt Collection: Salvago Greek College, Shatby, Alexandria, Egypt

Salvago Greek College, Shatby, Alexandria, Egypt
Salvago Greek College/School in Shatby/Chatby Alexandria, Egypt - photograph taken (very) shortly after the conclusion of construction

Background imageEgypt Collection: Grocery store in Cairo, Egypt

Grocery store in Cairo, Egypt
Grocery store at a street in Cairo, Egypt. Date: circa 1908

Background imageEgypt Collection: Canopic shrine from the tomb of Tutankhamun

Canopic shrine from the tomb of Tutankhamun (reigned 13321323 BC), as discovered by Howard Carter among others in 1922 in the Valley of Kings

Background imageEgypt Collection: Mary Henniker-Heaton in fancy dress as Egypt

Mary Henniker-Heaton in fancy dress as Egypt
Mary Henniker-Heaton, debutante daughter of Sir John and Lady Henniker-Heaton, photographed in a fancy dress costume that won her first prize at one of the Monte Carlo fancy dress balls

Background imageEgypt Collection: Ancient Egyptian. God Bes

Ancient Egyptian. God Bes. Protector of households. National Archaeology Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageEgypt Collection: Egyptian Art. Dendera. God Bes. Capital of Column. Relief. T

Egyptian Art. Dendera. God Bes. Capital of Column. Relief. T
Egyptian Art. Dendera. God Bes. Capital of column. Relief in the forecourt of the Temple of Hathor

Background imageEgypt Collection: Polychromed vase. Tomb of Kha. 1400 BC. Egypt

Polychromed vase. Tomb of Kha. 1400 BC. Egypt
Egypt. Polychromed vase sealed with fabric. From the tomb of royal architect Kha (Deir el-Medina). 1400 BC. 18th dynasty. New Kingdom. Egyptian Museum. Turin. Italy

Background imageEgypt Collection: Tomb of Horemheb. Hathor. Fresco

Tomb of Horemheb. Hathor. Fresco
EGYPT. Dayr al-Bahri. Valley of the Kings. Tomb of Horemheb. Goddess Hathor. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Fresco

Background imageEgypt Collection: Sinai, by Max Schmidt

Sinai, by Max Schmidt (1818-1901). Date: 1844

Background imageEgypt Collection: Scarab beetles

Scarab beetles
The largest shown here, (Scarabaeus sacer), was regarded as sacred in ancient Egypt. Today the species are important to agriculture for their dung burying activities

Background imageEgypt Collection: Fatimid period (10th-12th c. ). Islamic art. Miniature

Fatimid period (10th-12th c. ). Islamic art. Miniature
Fatimid period (10th-12th c.). Islamic art. Miniature

Background imageEgypt Collection: Fawzia Shirin - Egyptian Princess

Fawzia Shirin - Egyptian Princess
Fawzia Shirin (1921 - ) - an Egyptian princess and Queen of Iran. Princess Fawzia of Egypt and Sudan married Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980), the Crown Prince of Iran, in Cairo, on 16 March 1939



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