Recently, there have been many interesting archaeological finds around the world, suggesting a much longer human history than was previously thought possible. Archaeologists in Indonesia unearthed the remains and tools of hominids that are being referred to in the media as "hobbits." This reference is due, in part, to the fact that, among their tiny remains, diggers discovered even tinier arrowheads, not much larger than a fingertip.\n\nInitially, these "hobbits" were thought to have lived 750,000 years ago, but almost immediately, their age was amended to 1.2 million years ago.\n\nNow, as reported in this article from Planetgreen.com, a 9 year-old youngster nearly stubbed his toe on the skull of a human ancestor that lived 2 million years ago! This new find puts humankind squarely in the Pleistocene era, a period marked by repeated glaciation followed by rapid warming of the Earth's surface.\n\nI pose the following hypothesis. I believe that there are things which humankind may have experienced long ago, things which were tumultuous and traumatic. Because of the upheaval caused by these events, they were passed along at an almost biologic level of understanding. For example, rapid thawing of massive amounts of ice would almost certainly have led to huge floods in at least some parts of the world. To these 2 million year-old ancestors of ours, or those yet to be discovered, these huge floods would have been terrifying to behold.\n\nCould this be why several seemingly disparate cultures maintain, in either their theology or history, that the world or some long-lost mythical place in the world was lost in some great deluge of water? I welcome your thoughts on this most fascinating topic.\n\n\n
Introduction -- Anthropoid sarcophagus of Amunemopet, Predynastic Period -- Male idol, Old kingdom I -- Heti as a cross-legged, Scribe, Old kingdom II -- Sarcophagus of Kaiemneferet
The Funerary Arts -- Canopic jars
Middle Kingdom -- Lid and two end panels from a coffin of the official Nakht
Hemunu -- Statue of Hemiunu, enthroned
New Kingdom I -- Statue of the lioness goddess Sekhmet
Treasury -- Jewels of a princess
New Kingdom II -- Relief with the image of Pharaoh Tuthmoses IV
Temple and Tomb -- Funerary stela of the Lady Cherankh
Graeco-Roman -- Cartonnage and Faiyum portrait of a noblewoman
Welcome. Sample the symbols of Egypt's kings and queens.
The artifacts are but a mere sampling of the opulent treasures exhibited at the Florida International Museum in 1996. We hope this tour brings many moments of pleasure
as you explore the colors, textures and history of each piece.
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During this dynasty Egyptian culture advanced rapidly. The beginning is dusky with
more than one candidate to be the founder. The table of Nabil Swelim below
is based on the opinion that the complex of Djoser was a cultural peak
that had developed for a period of about 60-80 years of the dynasty.
There is no general agreement among scholars on this table.
Khaba and Sa are usually put at the end of the dynasty
topped by Sanakht followed by his brother Djoser.
This era is famous for a new type of tomb
which gave Egypt fame through
of all times - the great
Pyramids.
Ancient Egypt: the Mythology is dedicated to providing the most detailed and accurate information about the gods, goddesses and religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptian people.
The website is divided into five major sections:
the Gods
An encyclopedia of the major gods and goddesses in Egyptian mythology.
Most Popular: Bastet, Anubis, Osiris
New entries: Renenutet, Baal, Ihy, Reshep
the Myths
The major myths & folktales of the ancient Egypt.
Most Popular: Isis & Osiris, The Story of Re, The Great Queen Hatshepsut
the Symbols
A guide to common symbols in ancient Egyptian art and religion.
Most Popular: Scarab, Colors, Eye of Horus
the Land
Articles about Egyptian religion as practiced in local cult centers like Thebes, Memphis & Heliopolis. Also, includes articles about Egyptian history & daily life.
Most Popular: the Ennead of Heliopolis, Common Myths about Cleopatra, the Funerary Texts
the Resources
A collection of links to other quality websites about ancient Egypt.
Cairo: The city and other archaeological treasures in Northern Egypt are under serious threat from forces above the ground, but perhaps even more from below
Welcome to the new and improved Clickable Mummy. Move your mouse over the picture on the left to see under the wrappings of a typical mummy, then click to see interesting facts and information about the mummification process. You will also see some of the many magical amulets that were included in the mummies wrappings. These were removed when the mummies were unwrapped so we can see them, but also turn up in x-ray images taken of unwrapped mummies.