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Brenna Reistad
May 192 min read
Ancient Egypt
Sarcophagus of Psamtik-Seneb Late Period, Dynasty 26, 664-525 B.C.E. Egyptian Gray schist 71.2254 Carved of stone, alabaster, or another...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 263 min read
History and Changes in Art
Early Dynastic. 3200-3150 BC Hathor began to be worshipped. Corpses were wrapped in mats or furs. Then enclosed in pots, clay coffins,...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 269 min read
Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 183 min read
Mummies
Coffin of Tjeby Coffin and Mummy of Tjeby Egyptian ca. 2051-2030 BC Painted wood with linen-wrapped mummy 53.30.1 This coffin, like many...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 182 min read
Jewelry and Statues
Broad Collar Egyptian ca. 2030 - 1640 B.C. Faience 2017.447 Statuette of a Woman Egyptian 664 – 525 BC Fine-grained diabase (dolerite)...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 182 min read
Reliefs
Cast of Battle Relief of Sethy 1 at Karnak Egyptian 20th century Plaster cast L.5.52.58 More about this relief may be found here:...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 92 min read
Sacred Animals
All Photos by Brenna Reistad Mummied Crocodile Site Name Thebes From NMNH Exhibit Hall "Eternal Life in Ancient Egypt" label for this...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 91 min read
Items
All photos by Brenna Reistad Braided Human Hair Hair Extensions 1994 - 1781 BC Both men and women commonly shaved their heads and wore...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 91 min read
Amulets
Amulets were tucked into the mummy's wraps—they are believed to ward off evil and bring good luck. Each type was positioned according to...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 93 min read
Mummies
All photos by Brenna Reistad Egyptian Mummy and Coffin Egyptian Mummy and Coffin 150 BC - 50 AD and Cox mummy Within these wrappings is...
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