The only complete ancient Egyptian beadnet dress found to date reveals a lot about the style and craftsmanship of the Old Kingdom period. In 1927, a team of archaeologists led by George A. Reisner were excavating at Giza, where they explored the mastaba tomb G7440. Inside the tomb, they found the skeletal remains of an unidentified female, who was wrapped in linen bandages … [Read more...] about This 4,500-year-old Egyptian Beadnet Dress Was Painstakingly Reassembled from 7,000 Beads Found in a Tomb
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This is What Hieroglyphs and Figures in Ancient Egyptian Temples Looked Like Before Their Colors Faded
When you picture the ancient temples of Egypt, what colors come to mind? If you’re like most people, you likely envision sandy beige stone reliefs worn from centuries of exposure to the elements. However, new technology is now allowing us to revisit these archaeological wonders in a whole new light – literally. It may come as a surprise, but those same monochromatic temple … [Read more...] about This is What Hieroglyphs and Figures in Ancient Egyptian Temples Looked Like Before Their Colors Faded
1,600-Year-Old Egyptian Socks Made For Sandals Look A Little Lobster-ish
Fashion trends may come and go, but some styles seem to have an enduring appeal. Case in point: the controversial pairing of socks and sandals. While today's fashionistas debate the merits of this combination, a recent discovery in the annals of history suggests that this trend might be older than we think. A remarkable pair of socks, dating back to a staggering 1,600 years … [Read more...] about 1,600-Year-Old Egyptian Socks Made For Sandals Look A Little Lobster-ish
Ancient Egyptian Treasures: The Remarkable Preservation of a 3,400-Year-Old Painting Palette
In the realm of ancient artifacts, some transcendent relics emerge, bearing witness to the creativity and ingenuity of civilizations long past. Among these treasures, a truly captivating piece stands as a testament to the artistic prowess of ancient Egypt—the 3,400-year-old painter's palette. Crafted from a single ivory slab, this exquisite artifact is not merely a tool of the … [Read more...] about Ancient Egyptian Treasures: The Remarkable Preservation of a 3,400-Year-Old Painting Palette
The Pyramidion: A Stunning Relic of Ancient Egyptian Architecture
In ancient Egypt, the pyramidion was the uppermost piece of a pyramid or obelisk. Made of diorite, granite, or fine limestone, the pyramidion was an ornate and highly-decorated capstone that was often covered in gold or electrum. While many pyramids have been destroyed over time, very few pyramidia have survived into modern times, making them a rare and valuable find for … [Read more...] about The Pyramidion: A Stunning Relic of Ancient Egyptian Architecture