Gifts of the desert

Article Abstract:

How the nomads of the eastern Sahara inspired the shape of the Egyptian pyramids is discussed. The cross-fertilization of these cultures triggered the rise of Egyptian civilization. The idea of building the pyramids probably came from knowledge of the endurance of this desert landform, and the nomads imported desert knowledge into the Nile Valley of ancient Egypt.

Pyramids, Pyramids (Structures)

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Working-class stiffs

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The excavation and analysis of mummies, in a cemetery of working-class inhabitants at Hierakonpolis, are presented. Only head and hands are wrapped with bandages without covering the body, and it shows the intent to keep head and hands safe for eating food in the afterlife.

Science & research, Discovery and exploration, Mummies, Hierakonpolis, Egypt

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Tribute to a conquering king; battle scenes at Abydos honor a pharaoh's triumph over Hyskos occupiers after his reunification of Egypt

Article Abstract:

Excavations at the monuments of Ahmose, a pharaoh who sometime between 1550 and 1525 BC and who was responsible for the defeat of the Hyskos, are described. The Hyskos were the Canaanite occupiers of the Nile Delta.

History, Architecture, Egyptian, Egyptian architecture, Egyptology

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