Ancient Egypt - Issue 97

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From the Editor - Reports by Peter Phillips on the Bloomsbury Summer School study day on Hierakonpolis and the festschrift presentation to Professor Rosalie David.
News - Egyptological news items from Egypt and elsewhere summarised by Sarah Griffiths and Peter Phillips.
The Temple of Tuy(a) = Raymond Betz reports on the latest discoveries made during the excavation of this site in the Ramesseum.
Sunken Cities: Egypt Lost Worlds - Peter Phillips brings readers a selection of photographs of the major BP exhibition currently showing at the British Museum.
Tales from Ancient Egypt - In the first of a series of articles on myths and tales from ancient Egypt, Joyce Tyldesley considers the creation of the world.
About the Efficacy of Egyptian Pregnancy Tests - Surprisingly, an ancient Egyptian pregnancy test actually works, says Amandine Marshall.
The Lotus of Ancient Egypt - Joseph L. Thimes explores the importance of this iconic plant to the ancient Egyptians.
Per Mesut: for Younger Readers - Knives and swords firstly made of flint and later of bronze, were prized possessions in ancient Egypt explains Hilary Wilson.

Ancient Egypt Magazine Description:

Ancient Egypt, written by experts in the field of Egyptology, is a lively informative global magazine appealing to Egyptology professionals and anyone with an interest in this fascinating early civilisation. Published bimonthly, this glossy well-presented magazine brings readers up to date with the latest news, discoveries, excavations and research into the history of Egypt from Predynastic times through to the modern era. There are in-depth articles on the building of the pyramids, the lives of the great Pharaohs, brewing and agriculture, health and disease, gods and goddesses, tombs and temples and ancient Egyptian art and culture. Find out about great Egyptologists and explorers, and ancient priests and peasants; discover more about Egyptian technology and the latest DNA and scanning techniques. How did Tutankhamun die? How did hieroglyphic writing work? What did ancient Egyptians eat for breakfast? All this plus guides to museum collections, reviews of the latest books and interactive media and event listings for all UK Egyptology Societies and major worldwide conferences and exhibitions. Love ancient Egypt? Then Ancient Egypt is the must-have magazine for you!