Latest Egyptian news 2012-02-29

Posted on February 29, 2012 by conorp

Rhind Mummy under the scanner: MarketWatchTwo thousand years ago, using state-of-the-art mummification technique… http://t.co/BIGi1QLc ->
The Future of Culture' seeks solution to 'identity confusion': Ahram Online ('Farah Montasser)The head of parlia… http://t.co/uwoktGWt ->
Study of plants settles ancient Egypt date debate: The Daily Star, Lebanon Scientists have established for the… http://t.co/iizIGIx7 ->
Making a boat fit for a king: Al Ahram Weekly (Nevine el-Aref)Giza plateau was crowded on Monday as journalists,… http://t.co/Od912lD4 ->
Japanese-Egyptian team starts restoring King Khufu's second solar boat: Ahram Online (Nevine El-Aref)The norther… http://t.co/SuGTUNNl ->
Wall fragment from a tomb http://t.co/HpDNgZxq ->
“Why does yoga produce so many philanderers?”: Yoga and Sex Scandals: No Surprise Here
One factor is ignorance. … http://t.co/fSPawv9B ->
New book: New book details archaeological excavations on San Juan Island
The site is in San Juan Island Nationa… http://t.co/9YljrM52 ->
Toldya: From the SAA:
Dear Colleagues,
Late last week the SAA Board was informed that there are two TV series pl… http://t.co/QYIpxGrJ ->
Saucy archaeology?: Not that sort: Dig uncovers saucy history
Amateur archaeologists descended on the site of … http://t.co/iJfsf1GD ->
Mortuary stela of Nebuhotep http://t.co/VyT5uLtv ->
Pyramid Texts Online: A Site Update: There have been a few new additions to the Pyramid Texts Online website tha… http://t.co/bM8Rh80r ->
NGV http://t.co/630f9BzN ->

Latest Egyptian news 2012-02-28

Posted on February 28, 2012 by conorp

Model of a boat with crew http://t.co/nxJEI040 ->
Lost civilization pebble engraving. . . .found: Stone Age pebble may be oldest engraving ever
A colorful pebble… http://t.co/40qHj3aX ->
To Hell with it: Ancient cave speaks of Hades myth
But for archaeologists, a Greek cave that has sparked compari… http://t.co/vZUkqVko ->
Canyon de Chelly: Long article worth reading. http://t.co/akIfN1F0 ->
EES Theban Harbours and Waterscapes Project: EES Theban Harbours and Waterscapes Project: The first season of EE… http://t.co/MEal20Zs ->
What Does it Cost to Build a Pyramid?: If we built the Great Pyramid today, how much would it cost?
It’s a que… http://t.co/9TomMW4c ->
Model of a female servant http://t.co/Gc7fjz1B ->
It happened one night. . . .: almost 100 years ago: Titanic! Oddly, I haven’t been hearing all that much about i… http://t.co/Eci4ECxi ->
Wall relief fragment or fragment of a false door http://t.co/ygbaVeYl ->
Conference in Luxor this weekend open to the public: In Search for New Concepts and Technologies for Conservatio… http://t.co/wdIWZTVU ->

Latest Egyptian news 2012-02-27

Posted on February 27, 2012 by conorp

Canoptic jar of Qebehsenuef http://t.co/yazFcY2m ->
Did you lose an I-phone at the lecture tonight: if so please contact me Mansour Boraik has it http://t.co/Qcfc7Nvx ->
Votive stela of Amenemope http://t.co/48Xl2Bdt ->

Latest Egyptian news 2012-02-26

Posted on February 26, 2012 by conorp

Canopic jar with lid representing Duamutef http://t.co/vslPNzCS ->
#1: Ramesses III: The Life and Times of Egypt's Last Hero http://t.co/Ig1OQj7k ->
Aten http://t.co/KZtfTYEh ->
Free books!: University of California Press E-Books. Not all are freely available, but many are. They’re all tra… http://t.co/QCHpSryG ->
Coptic Wreath http://t.co/JpzNmNVe ->
#1: The Treasury of Ancient Egypt:Miscellaneous Chapters on Ancient Egyptian History and Archaeology [Illustrate… http://t.co/wVE31Q0u ->

Latest Egyptian news 2012-02-25

Posted on February 25, 2012 by conorp

Canoptic jar of Qebehsenuef http://t.co/yazFcY2m ->
American Digger: The Series: Just announced by Spike TV: Spike TV Announces New Unscripted show ‘American Digger… http://t.co/dAmoWYRT ->
Checkmate?:
1,000-Year-Old Game Board Found in Mexico
“It is an esgraffito scoreboard of approximately 50 centi… http://t.co/u2X322Sk ->
“I luff goooooold.”:
Archaeologists show off priceless gold haul
For the first time archaeologists are showing … http://t.co/cdcu4L1Q ->
Yet another eternal embrace: Italy mystery of prehistoric hug
Archaeologists in Italy have unearthed two skeleto… http://t.co/yjEVd9Vv ->
Mortuary stela from the tomb of lti http://t.co/RNqqrUDI ->
Door jamb from the tomb of Mehy http://t.co/nnW755iU ->

Latest Egyptian news 2012-02-24

Posted on February 24, 2012 by conorp

Egypt Property For Sale | Dahabeya for sale: Egypt Property For Sale | Dahabeya for sale: Back in 2000 Dr Kent W… http://t.co/Dm5Y54rl ->
NGV http://t.co/630f9BzN ->
#1: The Rosetta Stone http://t.co/hv5Dq7Ok ->
Model of a female servant http://t.co/Gc7fjz1B ->
Modern artifacts update: Update on the Infinitys I snagged from the Goodwill a couple of weeks ago: restoration … http://t.co/twmjDbYe ->
No blogging. . . .?: Interwebs are acting up here. . . . . http://t.co/JIDvHfPT ->
NGV http://t.co/630f9BzN ->

Latest Egyptian news 2012-02-23

Posted on February 23, 2012 by conorp

Votive statuette of an Apis bull http://t.co/uym5X9qW ->
Lost civilization pebble floors. . . .found: Archaeologists find pebble floors
The discovery of pebble-paved flo… http://t.co/EIibsqyn ->
Bodies, bodies everywhere: Archaeologists: South Bibb graves may predate emancipation
While state archaeologists… http://t.co/bFQjB16L ->
Profile of a forgotten Egyptologist: Forgotten by the general public anyway: From Illinois To Mesopotamia
In 19… http://t.co/9LSuAMRA ->
The One That Got Away: A bicycle this time: The Schwinn Sting-Ray. I still have my old Continental II that I bou… http://t.co/9In2HLze ->
Bigger news than the press it will generate: Russian Scientists Grow Pleistocene-Era Plants From Seeds Buried By… http://t.co/UYW7w7QU ->
Modern artifacts:
Apparently in the 1960s. Interesting that all of the checkers are male and wearing a smock. L… http://t.co/6fatFhrc ->
Scarabs http://t.co/XZiETdHl ->
Wall relief fragment or fragment of a false door http://t.co/ygbaVeYl ->
The Karnak Cachette Project – Prof Laurent Coulon: If you want to look at this database online the link is http:… http://t.co/tR0EZv3Y ->

Latest Egyptian news 2012-02-22

Posted on February 22, 2012 by conorp

Fragment of a false door from the tomb of Ankh-em-Thenenet http://t.co/I11wnDYx ->
Snappy new museum for Kom Ombo: Al Ahram Weekly (Nevine el-Aref)The new Crocodile Museum stands on top of a 15-m… http://t.co/9Z3Ongw6 ->
6000 artefacts recovered from Israel: AllAfricaMinister of Antiquities Mohamed Ibrahim said that as many as 6,00… http://t.co/GI1N81ll ->
Theban Harbours Project back in the field: EES Theban Harbours and Waterscapes ProjectOur first full day in the … http://t.co/FJBCzdJF ->
Amara West dig at an end for the season: British Museum (Neal Spencer)I've been enjoying this dig diary and will… http://t.co/GHarM9Tj ->
Restoration of second Khufu boat commences: Washington Post Archaeologists on Monday began restoration on a 4,50… http://t.co/6ltjCldQ ->

Latest Egyptian news 2012-02-21

Posted on February 21, 2012 by conorp

New Colossus of Memnon: Lots on the news about the new colossus being assembled at the Amenhotep III temple so a… http://t.co/0YvD0jPG ->
Stela attesting the statue cult of Ramesses VII http://t.co/Jcf8oqYY ->
Restoration of Khufu’s Second Boat:
The second boat in it's tomb
The restoration of the second Khufu boat be… http://t.co/1fxYpt5s ->
Speaking of incidental. . . .: Just finished reading George Rosen’s A History of Public Health which is probably… http://t.co/A7DNNfRQ ->
These Old Houses: Archaeologists discover Jordan’s earliest buildings
Archaeologists working in eastern Jordan h… http://t.co/XOmWDm0R ->
At least one thing in Egypt may end up being. . .ship shape: Egypt begins the restoration of a 4,500-year old bo… http://t.co/8mTD3Ui3 ->
Model of a boat with crew http://t.co/nxJEI040 ->
#1: Memphis Under the Ptolemies: (Second Edition) http://t.co/MenCJ2SP ->
Door jamb from the tomb of Mehy http://t.co/nnW755iU ->
"Girl Power" THE TEMPLE OF TAUSRET: Definately one to add to my wish list. This temple is visible from the road,… http://t.co/ql8A0FQR ->

Latest Egyptian news 2012-02-20

Posted on February 20, 2012 by conorp

Smoke and mirrors Stonehenge?: Stonehenge inspired by illusions, archaeologist suggests
Theories about the purpo… http://t.co/jvnBfrMh ->
Gold Bible?: Archaeology students make surprising finds at tabernacle dig site
As The Church of Jesus Christ of … http://t.co/9EiwrUom ->
#1: Jesus in the House of the Pharaohs: The Essene Revelations on the Historical Jesus http://t.co/g40xASQj ->
Sculptor's model for the head of a king http://t.co/OTUjy2J6 ->
Canopic chest http://t.co/aEKDJfAt ->
Mortuary stela of Nebuhotep http://t.co/VyT5uLtv ->

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