Egyptian Civilization Jewelery

Ancient Egyptian Jewelry Egyptians are well-known for their sense of beauty. Jewellery was used not only for beauty, but for the magical protection it provided.Immense treasures and jewellery were buried with the dead for use in afterlife and this was the main reason why Egyptian mummies were widely plundered. The first evidence of jewellery making in Ancient Egypt dates back to the 4th millennia BC, to the Pre dynastic Period. ...

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt Egypt is a country in Africa and the Middle East. The ancient name of Egypt is "black earth" Kemet meaning. He received his name due to the fertility of black soil found in the plains of the Nile River flowing through Egypt. Egypt is also known for its historical monuments such as the Giza pyramid complex and even the Egyptian civilization holds a lot of importance. Egypt is a country with a political and cultural significance...

Ancient Egyptian Masks

  Ancient Egyptians Masks This is the most popular symbol of Egyptian civilisation. This magnificent golden funerary mask belongs to Tutankhamen. Funerary masks and other facial coverings of mummies point to the strong Egyptian beliefs on death and afterlife. Mummification was the quintessence of Egyptian religion. There were both death masks and ritual masks. Many masks were painted with precious gold, and the labour and expense...