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| ( ) ( ) Ancient Egypt Magazine Volume 8 issue 5 April/May 2008Click here to buy this issue NOW! Click here to buy PDF version of this issue. Only £3.25
Click here to buy this issue NOW! Click here to buy PDF version of this issue. Only £3.25 Meet the personalities involved in Egyptology today, and learn about the issues. Exhibition Previews and Reviews Subscribe to Ancient Egypt (chisel and stone not required) Coming in future issues of ANCIENT EGYPT– Sherds, Clay and Clean Water Henning Franzmeier looks at how the ancient Egyptians' well technology ensured a clean water supply. – Amarna In the third of a series of articles Barry Kemp, Director of the Amarna Trust, , looks at the design and evolution of the city of Akhenaten and Nefertiti, and at the buildings, both grand and humble, erected there. – Statues of Tutankhamun Everyone is familiar with the famous images of the boy king found in his tomb, but, as AE reveals, Tutankhamun erected many statues, most of which were usurped by later kings and can be identified only because we recognise his features. – The use of Leopard Skin in Ancient Egypt Magda van Ryneveld describes the special use of the pelt from leopards, which adorned priests, nobility and the kings of Egypt. – Ancient Egyptian Eye Paint Christine Humber looks at the use of eye paint, to try to determine if its use was medicinal, ritual or simply cosmetic. – Statues of Tutankhamun Everyone is familiar with the famous images of the boy king found in his tomb, but as AE reveals, Tutankhamun erected many statues, although most were to be usurped by later kings and are identifiable only because we can recognise his features. – The Old Kingdom Necropolis at Abusir Daniella Rosenow examines the site of Bubastis, the great cult centre of the cat goddess Bastet, with its temples and tombs. – News from Egypt ... from our Egypt Correspondent, Ayman Wahby Taher, with the latest reports on discoveries and developments all over Egypt. And, of course, all our Regular Features: Book Reviews – News of Egyptological Meetings and Events around the country – a list of the many Egyptology Societies in the UK and abroad – PerMesut – etc. ( ) |
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