Ancient Egypt’s papyrus Ancient Egypt’s papyrus is thought to date back to around the fourth millennium B.C.E., and papyrus, in history, expands from Egypt to the rest of the civilized world, remaining a popular writing material until well after the…
A Journey Through Ancient Egyptian Art: An Exploration of Materials and Religious Meanings Timeline of Ancient Egyptian Art Ancient Egyptian art, spanning from the 31st century BC to the 4th century AD, is typically divided into the following historical periods:…
Untouched 4,400-year-old tomb discovered at Saqqara, Egypt During Egypt’s pyramid age, a well-connected man named Wahtye died and was laid to rest in the vast royal cemetery that now occupies the desert west of modern Cairo. His colorfully decorated tomb,…
Cairo’s Stunning Contemporary Art Galleries and Museums Cairo, land of sands, myths, legends and bustling markets. Whether you take a ride through the narrow streets stuffed with heavy traffic or slink down a back alley into a cafe, the intoxicating…
New Gourna Village in the West Bank of Luxor A Legacy of Sustainable Architecture Designed by the pioneer of sustainable architecture, Hassan Fathy, the village of New Gourna in Luxor, or ancient Thebes, stands as a testament to innovative and…