Ancient Egypt - September / October 2020

In this issue

Gebel el-Silsila Through The Ages: 5 - The Ramesside Period, Part 1 – Maria Nilsson, John Ward and Moamen Saad look at some of the monuments of the Nineteenth Dynasty.
A New Role for the Four Sons of Horus? Joan Padgham investigates the funerary ‘sunrise scene’ and the role the four canopic deities played in representing the deceased.
The Raptors of Gebel el-Silsila - John Wyatt joins Maria Nilsson and John Ward to identify more of the ancient images of birds carved in the rocks of the quarry site.
Gone Fishing! Joseph L. Thimes investigates the techniques and tools used by the ancient Egyptians to fish for food and for sport.
The Religious Meaning of Sledges - Why did the ancient Egyptians use wheeled transport only for military purposes? Nacho Ares proposes an explanation.
Highlights of Manchester Museum: 24 - Campbell Price describes one of the lesser known objects in the Museum’s collection: a ‘Stick Shabti ’ of Teti-sa-intef.
Per Mesut: for Younger Readers - Hilary Wilson undertakes some experimental Egyptology as she investigates the different kinds of headcloths worn by the pharaohs.

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6 mins

THE RAPTORS OF ANCIENT GEBEL EL-SILSILA

John Wyatt, Maria Nilsson and John Ward continue their examination of the bird species depicted at this major ancient quarry site.

8 mins

GEBEL EL-SILSILA THROUGHOUT THE AGES: PART 5 – RAMESSIDE ACTIVITY

After several fascinating digressions into the wider work of the team, Maria Nilsson, John Ward and Moamen Saad present the first of a two part exploration of Gebel el-Silsila during the Nineteenth Dynasty, beginning with some selected monuments on the West Bank.

6 mins

A New Role For The Four Sons Of Horus?

Joan Padgham investigates the significance of the funerary ‘sunrise scene’ and the role the four canopic deities played in representing the deceased.

8 mins

GONE FISHING!

Joseph L. Thimes casts his rod in search of the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to fish for food and for sport.

7 mins

THE RELIGIOUS MEANING OF SLEDGES IN ANCIENT EGYPT

The wheel entered in the history of Egypt after the Middle Kingdom with the invasion of the Nile Valley by foreign peoples. At the beginning of the New Kingdom the war chariot became a regular part of the Egyptian army. “But why is the use of wheels so unusual outside the military field?” asks Nacho Ares.

7 mins

Highlights of the Manchester Museum 24: A ‘Stick Shabti ' of Teti-sa-intef (Acc. No. 6038)

Campbell Price describes one of the Manchester Museum’s lesser-known objects.

2 mins

PER MESUT: for younger readers

Headcloths

4 mins

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