2011年7月19日星期二

Archaeology - The Archaeology of Ancient Egypt

Archaeology - The Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
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Ancient EgyptArchaeologyThe study of the history of ancient Egypt relies on the work of archaeology. Here you'll find information on artifacts and the sites where archaeologists have been digging, especially the necropolises (for the dead) connected with various pharaohs.AmarnaArt/Artifacts/ExhibitsRosetta StoneSites and Cities (18)Sir William Matthew Flinders PetrieSir William Matthew Flinders Petrie was an important Egyptian archaeologist who developed dating techniques.Pepy IPepy I was a pharaoh of the 6th dynasty in ancient Egypt.Narmer PaletteThe Narmer Palette is a shield-shaped object with relief sculpture that is thought to represent the unification of Egypt.Deir el Medina - From Kris Hirst Archaeology GuideArchaeology Guide Kris Hirst says, "Deir el-Medina is a New Kingdom (18th-20th dynasty) residential village of the workmen who built and decorated Egyptian tombs in the Valley of the Kings."Abu Simbel - Egypt's Abu SimbelAbu SimbelDeir el Bahri - Archaeology Hatshepsut spent years building up the wealth of Egypt to the greater glory of the god Amon. One of the buildings she commissioned from her beloved architect (and probable consort) Senmut, was the lovely Djeser-Djeseru (part of a Rosetta Stone Arabic
complex of buildings known collectively as Deir el-Bahri), temple of Queen Hatshepsut, rival only to the Parthenon for architectural elegance and harmony.Howard Carter and the Discovery of TutankhamenHoward Carter worked in Egypt for thirty years before he found the tomb of Tutankhamen.Lord George Carnarvon and the Curse of the MummyLord George Carnarvon died suddenly after opening the tomb of Tutankhamen, leading to the story of a mummy's curse.DigsCurrent digs in Lower Egypt sites at Alexandria, Delta, Wadi Natrun, Giza, Abusir, Saqqara, Dahshur, and in Upper Egypt at Kom Umm el-Atl, Shenhur, Hierakonpolis, and Thebes.Excavation ReportReport on site at Abusir, about 10 km south of the Giza Plateau. Cemetery holds pyramids for four fifth Dynasty kings.Guardian's Cyber JourneyFrom Guardian's Egypt. Features archaeological sites, maps, annotated photos, explanations, and an interview with Dr. Zahi Hawass, Director, Giza.Valley of the KingsDonald Ryan's Rosetta Stone Spanish (Spain)
examination of undecorated tombs, with photos and bibliography.Egyptian Museums - List of the Egyptian Museums in EgyptEgypt has a proud heritage reflected in the artifacts housed at museums around the country. Here is a list of the museums housing Egyptian artifacts that are located in Egypt.

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