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The Near-Destruction of Giza
An interesting article by Jean-Daniel Stanley was published on the American Scientist website: “Few visitors to the Giza plateau are aware that the pyramids, Egypt’s Old Kingdom treasures and testaments to early pharaonic history, were almost dismantled about 170 years
118 words, written March 29 2005,
in the late morning
and filed in News and Events
Mummy: the inside story
Extended until 14 August An extraordinary, virtual reality film narrated by Sir Ian McKellen and accompanying exhibition. For the first time, the unopened 3000-year-old mummy of Nesperennub, priest of Karnak, reveals its secrets. Data obtained using a CT scanner
91 words, written March 28 2005,
in the morning
and filed in News and Events
Thebes and Karnak
Coming on deck the third morning after leaving Denderah, we found the dahabeeyah decorated with palm-branches, our sailors in their holiday turbans, and Reïs Hassan en grands tenue; that is to say, in shoes and stockings, which he only wore
7847 words, written March 27 2005,
in the morning
and filed in The Travellers Journals
The Finding of the Pharaohs
The finding of the mummies of the Pharaohs in 1881 was by far the most important of late discoveries. An account of it at the time was published in every newspaper of importance throughout the land; but for the benefit
859 words, written March 22 2005,
in the early evening
and filed in The Travellers Journals
The Sun
The sun is the secret of the East. There seems to be no light elsewhere. Italy simply preludes the Orient. Sorrento is near the secret. Sicily is like its hand stretched forth over the sea. Their sunsets and dreamy
1461 words, written March 20 2005,
in the morning
and filed in The Travellers Journals
The River
Our attention during our voyage has been chiefly directed to the temples and other remains of ancient Egypt. The wonderful river on which we have been journeying has also interested us. We have come to Egypt to see its marvels
2543 words, written March 18 2005,
in the early morning
and filed in The Travellers Journals
Few hints for Ladies
Directions have been given in abundance by preceding travellers to those who may follow them up the Nile and across the Desert, about preparations for the expedition. Without repeating what Sir G. Wilkinson and others have said as well
1745 words, written March 16 2005,
in the evening
and filed in The Travellers Journals
Inside the Great Pyramid (2)
Read the first part of this story I am happy to have it in my power to vindicate the character of a British officer in the campaign of 1801, who has been accused of being the first defacer of the
5715 words, written March 13 2005,
midday
and filed in The Travellers Journals
Preparations for a Voyage
We are giving our minds to a name for our dahabeëh. The owners have desired us to christen it, and the task is getting heavy. Whatever we are doing; guiding a donkey through the mazes of a bazaar; eating oranges
2270 words, written March 13 2005,
in the early morning
and filed in The Travellers Journals
Tutankhamun The Golden Beyond
Treasures from the Valley of the Kings 4 November 2004 – 1 May 2005 An exhibition organized by the Art and Exhibition Hall, the Supreme Council of Antiquities Cairo and the Egyptian Museum Cairo in Cooperation with the Antikenmuseum
435 words, written March 12 2005,
in the afternoon
and filed in News and Events
An Invitation for Dinner
Next day we arrived at Cairo, and I found at Shepheard’s an invitation for dinner from De Cosson Bey, who controls and manages all the great public utilities of Cairo. He married a Philadelphia belle who had often visited
1272 words, written March 5 2005,
in the late afternoon
and filed in The Travellers Journals
Inside the Great Pyramid
Cairo, March 10, 1818. Yesterday, Mr. Salt, Belzoni, and myself, started early. In our way to the place where we were to cross the Nile, we passed the saltpetre manufactory belonging to the pacha, and there saw one of
6129 words, written March 3 2005,
in the late afternoon
and filed in The Travellers Journals
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