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Egyptian Women Had Lower Back Tattoos, May Have Been Powerful Symbol for Protection During Childbirth
Egyptian Women Had Lower Back Tattoos, May Have Been Powerful Symbol for Protection During Childbirth Lower back tattoos have ...
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How Art Cairo is expanding an appreciation for Arab art in Egypt
Art Cairo has returned to the Grand Egyptian Museum for the third time, but both the fair and its venue are markedly ...
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Napoleon stranded a bunch of scientists in Egypt and now we have modern archaeology
It divided Egypt into ancient and modern times, and launched the modern vision of ancient Egypt as we know it today. "La Description de l'Egypte" was extremely popular. The structures, symbols ...
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Rival to Egypt, the Nubian kingdom of Kush exuded power and gold
Located in the desert sands near the Nile in modern Sudan, the ancient culture of Nubia played a decisive role in shaping Egypt from the eighth century B.C., serving as that kingdom’s 25th ...
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What made cats a symbolic part of Egyptian culture?
These furry friends played a starring role in Egyptian culture, earning a level of respect that modern-day cat lovers can only dream of. Cats were celebrated for their grace, cunning, and uncanny ...
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Will filmmaker Lee Cronin’s The Mummy reboot break free from the misrepresentation of Egypt seen in earlier films?
The Mummy reboot could offer a fresh portrayal of Egypt, reflecting the country’s mythology and history with more cultural ...
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Azza Fahmy imbues the traditional Egyptian kirdan with modern design codes
Ultimately, Fahmy nods to this heritage, while imbuing it with a fresh modernity. ‘The kirdan holds significance in Egyptian culture, and so staying true to this while also incorporating the intricate ...