Aswan Key Tour

13/01/2025

13/01/2025

Tomb of Queen Nefertari
Valley of the Queens
Luxor

13/01/2025

Statuette of a scribe sitting cross-legged on the floor with hands on thighs and a papyrus scroll opened on the kilt.

Middle Kingdom, 12th to 13th Dynasty, ca. 1939-1659 BC.
Now in the Egyptian Museum of Turin. Cat. 304

09/01/2025

Statue of King Khasekhemwy

This statue of Khasekhemwy, last king of the 2nd Dynasty of Egypt, enthroned with conquered foes incised around the base, is the oldest surviving stone royal sculpture from ancient Egypt.

The king is wearing the White Hedjet Crown of Upper Egypt and is wrapped in a long robe with long sleeves associated with the heb-sed jubilee festival. His right fist is drilled to attach a separate object, perhaps a mace handle or sceptre.

Khasekhemwy, sometimes spelled Khasekhem, is unique in Egyptian history as having both the symbols of Horus and Seth on his serekh. Some Egyptologists believe that this was an attempt to unify the two factions; but after his death, Seth was dropped from the serekh permanently. He was the earliest Egyptian king known to have built statues of himself.

Early Dynastic Period, 2nd Dynasty, around 2700 BC.
Now in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. 47.209

09/01/2025

Osiris and Isis °°°°° Abydos, Temple of Seti I Second Hypostyle Hall, North Wall

09/01/2025

Block Statue of Senenmut and Neferure

New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, reign of Hatshepsut, ca. 1478-1458 BC.
Grey granite. From Karnak Cachette.
Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. JE 37438, CG 42114

09/01/2025

اكتشاف مقبرة مذهلة الجمال فى سقارة عمرها حوالى ٤٥٠٠ عام وكأنها من الأمس
المقبرة لطبيب ملكى من كبار رجال الدولة القديمة وبها ألوان ونقوش ناطقة احتفظت بعظمتها تحت الأرض لآلاف السنين. مصر جاءت ثم جاء التاريخ
Amazing archaeological discovery in Saqqara, Egypt , a magnificent 4500 years old tomb for a royal medical doctor with vibrant colours appearing for the first time ever,

08/01/2025

Egyptian army led by our grandpa Tutankhamun!

08/01/2025

Herwebenkhet, Chantress of Amun, presents offerings to Ptah-Sokar in his form as Osiris.

The strongly built shape of the body of the deceased exemplifies a new image for the female figure in this period. It contrasts with the slender images that were in vogue earlier.

Third Intermediate Period, 21st Dynasty, c. 1069-945 B.C.
Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. SR 19325

07/01/2025

Wall relief from the Temple of Dendera
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Dendera meaning:
In Demotic: Lont or Tantre

, is a Ptolemaic-Roman temple complex,
located in the village of Dendera, about 5 km northwest of Qena and 60 km north of Luxor

It is considered one of the most famous preserved temples in Egypt that still maintains its splendor. The Dendera area was part of the Sixth District of Egypt in Upper Egypt, south of Abydos, which was known as the District of the Crocodile

06/01/2025

Tutankhamun’s chair with the carved back, discovered in his tomb in 1922 by Howard Carter, is a striking example of Ancient Egyptian craftsmanship and royal artistry.
The chair, made of wood covered in gold leaf, features intricate carvings on the backrest that depict the young pharaoh seated with his wife, Ankhesenamun, in a tender domestic scene.
This intimate depiction reflects the artistry and cultural emphasis on familial relationships during Egypt's 18th Dynasty, showcasing the bond between the royal couple.
The chair also incorporates hieroglyphic inscriptions and symbolic imagery, such as the solar disk and lotus flowers, signifying rebirth, divine protection, and royal power.
Preserved for over 3,000 years in the tomb, the chair is considered a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian furniture design and provides insight into the opulence of Tutankhamun’s reign.

06/01/2025

Pharaoh Mentuhotep II.

06/01/2025

Statue of Ramesses Nakht, High Priest of Amun, presenting a temple in the image of the Theban Triad: Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. Found in the Karnak cache, it dates back to the beginning of the Late Period, around 1150 BC.

06/01/2025

Stele of the lector priest of Amun Siamun and his mother the singer Amenhotep

This stele depicts the Lector-priest Siamun and his mother, the singer Amenhotep, receiving offerings from "his sister" (probably his wife), the chantress Iretnofret.

New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, reign of Amenhotep II-Thutmose IV, ca. 1420 BC.

06/01/2025

Mummy mask of a woman

The interstices and surrounding area are filled with a complex patterned ground, with the sides filled by a register of tyet knots and djed pillars, symbols of Isis and Osiris. A main register runs around the edge of the mask which centers on the god Osiris, the source of regenerative power, who is flanked by Isis and Nephthys. On the right are Horus, Amun-Re, Thoth, and Re. On the left are Tefnut, Hathor, and Seshat. These gods serve as witnesses to the deceased’s resurrection.

Roman Period, c. 60–70 A.D.

From Meir, Asyut

Now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 19.2.6

04/01/2025

Tutankhamun's coffin is made of pure gold. The purity of our ancestors' gold was not reached by science until the beginning of the twentieth century. A block of pure gold weighing about 110 kg. There is not a single block of gold like its weight on Earth. This very precise interlocking and inlaying with turquoise, agate and all precious stones is unparalleled on the planet... Not one of these thousands of small pieces of precious stones fell despite remaining underground in a very hot desert for about 3,500 years. This magnificence, incredible precision and miraculous beauty has not been repeated in all human civilizations... It cannot be made like it now, no matter how much they use the latest devices. This is the pinnacle of human miracles and the pinnacle of manual skill since the first human being stepped on Earth.

02/01/2025

Sphinx ,

02/01/2025

Dating back over three millennia, the golden throne scene featuring Tutankhamun and his wife Ankhesenamun provides a remarkable insight into ancient Egyptian society. This intimate portrayal, illuminated by the Aten sun disk, not only represents their royal stature but also emphasizes the deep bond between the couple. As part of the treasures discovered in the tomb of the boy king, this artwork showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of 18th Dynasty artisans. Measuring approximately 50 cm (19 inches) in height, the throne encapsulates the essence of Egypt's golden age of artistry and spirituality. Currently, this extraordinary piece is housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where it continues to engage and inspire visitors from around the globe.