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
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For killing 60 Lab Mice, An Egyptian Teaching Assistant Was Sentenced To Six Months In Prison
A teaching assistant from Egypt who killed 60 lab mice to thwart a colleague's research has been given a six-month prison term. According to a police custody record, the man, Armian M, acknowledged poisoning the mice's drinking water in order to kill them. When his colleague, a South Valley University veterinary pathology fellow, arrived at her lab, she discovered all of … [Read more...] about For killing 60 Lab Mice, An Egyptian Teaching Assistant Was Sentenced To Six Months In Prison
Incredible Craftsmanship in a 4,500-Year-Old Egyptian Wood Statue With Rock Crystal Eyes
Ancient Egyptian artisans and painters were masters of their craft. Ancient craftsmen, known for their funerary statues, did a brisk business filling the land's many tombs and temples. Archeologists have continually uncovered excellent masterpieces that continue to astonish spectators over the centuries. One of these mythical monuments is of Ka'aper, the scribe and priest (also … [Read more...] about Incredible Craftsmanship in a 4,500-Year-Old Egyptian Wood Statue With Rock Crystal Eyes