Not many travelers expect to meet a resident cat while exploring a sacred site built thousands of years ago — but at the Temple of Dendera in Luxor, that’s exactly what happens. Her name is Cece, and for many visitors, she has become as memorable as the towering columns and celestial carvings surrounding her. A Quiet Guardian Among Ancient Stone Cece has made the ancient … [Read more...] about The Cat Who Calls an Ancient Temple Home: Meet Cece of Dendera
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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