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(1837-1898) German author who studied Early Egyptian life and wrote many books such as <I>Egypt and the Books of Moses, An Egyptian Princess</I> and <I>Uarda</I>

George M. Ebers

(1837-1898) German author who studied Early Egyptian life and wrote many books such as Egypt and the…

A plant originating in Egypt that was used to make papyrus, a writing material until paper was introduced in the 8th Century.

Papyrus

A plant originating in Egypt that was used to make papyrus, a writing material until paper was introduced…

Wading birds with long, slender bills found in warmer climates of both hemispheres. The Sacred ibis of the ancient Egyptians is white in color with long glossy, black plumes on the wings.

Sacred Ibis

Wading birds with long, slender bills found in warmer climates of both hemispheres. The Sacred ibis…

Egypt, flag, 1910

Egypt, flag, 1910

Egypt, flag, 1910

Alexandria, Pharos Island Lighthouse

Pharos Island Lighthouse

Alexandria, Pharos Island Lighthouse

Sculpture on pedestal

Sculpture

Sculpture on pedestal

Ancient Egyptian building

Building

Ancient Egyptian building

Sculpture on pedestal

Sculpture

Sculpture on pedestal

Pyramids and sphinx

Pyramids and sphinx

Pyramids and sphinx

Pyramids and palms

Pyramids

Pyramids and palms

Columns

Columns

Columns

Obelisk and sphinx with palm tree

Obelisk and Sphinx

Obelisk and sphinx with palm tree

Egyptian scene with building and palm trees

Egyptian scene

Egyptian scene with building and palm trees

Egyptian god Thoth

Thoth

Egyptian god Thoth

Dress of the Egyptian king

Egyptian King

Dress of the Egyptian king

Ecuador merchant, national, and man-of-war flag.

Egypt, 1923

Ecuador merchant, national, and man-of-war flag.

Egyptian harps.

Harp, Egyptian

Egyptian harps.

Cleopatra's name, written in hieroglyphics.

Hieroglyphics, Cartouche of Cleopatra

Cleopatra's name, written in hieroglyphics.

Plan of the Memnonium, at Thebes.

Egypt, Plan of the Memnonium, Thebes

Plan of the Memnonium, at Thebes.

Types of Egyptian Columns.

Egypt, Types of Columns of

Types of Egyptian Columns.

Gateway of the Citadel, Cairo

Citadel, Cairo

Gateway of the Citadel, Cairo

Egyptian War-chariot

Egyptian War-chariot

Egyptian War-chariot

Egyptian archer with arrow-heads and stone-tipped reed arrow.

Egyptian Archer

Egyptian archer with arrow-heads and stone-tipped reed arrow.

Temple of Isis at Philae.

Temple of Isis

Temple of Isis at Philae.

The sacred bull, worshipped with divine honors by the ancient Egyptians, who regarded it as a symbol of Osiris, the god of the Nile, the husband of Isis, and the great divinity of Egypt.

Apis

The sacred bull, worshipped with divine honors by the ancient Egyptians, who regarded it as a symbol…

The skink is common in Egypt and can reach 8-9 inches. In the U.S. the five-lined or blue skink is the common variety.

Skink

The skink is common in Egypt and can reach 8-9 inches. In the U.S. the five-lined or blue skink is the…

A machine used for lifting water, thought to have been invented by Archimedes in egypt for draining and irrigating land.

Archimedes' Screw

A machine used for lifting water, thought to have been invented by Archimedes in egypt for draining…

(69 B.C.- 30 B.C.) Cleopatra was Queen of Egypt. She had a history with Caesar and went through two dramatic wars.

Cleopatra

(69 B.C.- 30 B.C.) Cleopatra was Queen of Egypt. She had a history with Caesar and went through two…

Ancient Egyptian statue.

Egyptian Ancient Statue

Ancient Egyptian statue.

(1685-1759) Handel was a musician and composer. His most famous work was "Atalanta."

George Frederick Handel

(1685-1759) Handel was a musician and composer. His most famous work was "Atalanta."

Campaniform capital at Karnak.

Karnak Capital

Campaniform capital at Karnak.

The scaraboeus or beetle appears isolated on mummy-cases and elsewhere, as a symbol of creation and life, and was the commonest of amulets.

Amulet

The scaraboeus or beetle appears isolated on mummy-cases and elsewhere, as a symbol of creation and…

The lotus flower has been called the sacred flower of Ancient Egypt. It was the largent and most beautiful of flowers known to that tland, and figured prominently in both royal and religious ceremonies.

Lotus Flower

The lotus flower has been called the sacred flower of Ancient Egypt. It was the largent and most beautiful…

The lotus flower has been called the sacred flower of Ancient Egypt. As a product of the life-giving, wealth-bestowing Nile it was symbolic both of that river and of the solar divinities which ruled the river's inundations and imparted to it its fertility and life-renewing powers.

Conventionalized Lotus Flower

The lotus flower has been called the sacred flower of Ancient Egypt. As a product of the life-giving,…

The lotus flower has been called the sacred flower of Ancient Egypt. It is shown in the hands of kings and gods; laid as an offering on altars and tied to the tops of posts and columns.

Conventionalized Lotus Flower

The lotus flower has been called the sacred flower of Ancient Egypt. It is shown in the hands of kings…

The lotus flower has been called the sacred flower of Ancient Egypt. As a border ornament, the lotus was alternated with the bud, usually in a pendant position, perhaps in imitation of fringes of tassels.

Conventionalized Lotus Flower

The lotus flower has been called the sacred flower of Ancient Egypt. As a border ornament, the lotus…

The lotus flower has been called the sacred flower of Ancient Egypt. As a border ornament, the lotus was alternated with the bud, usually in a pendant position, perhaps in imitation of fringes of tassels.

Conventionalized Lotus Flower

The lotus flower has been called the sacred flower of Ancient Egypt. As a border ornament, the lotus…

A bell capital with papyrus decoration.

Bell Capital with Papyrus

A bell capital with papyrus decoration.

A stylized papyrus.

Conventional Papyrus

A stylized papyrus.

Spiral all-over pattern.

Spiral All-over Pattern

Spiral all-over pattern.

Key pattern.

Key Pattern

Key pattern.

Scroll-Rosette Pattern

Scroll-Rosette Pattern

Scroll-Rosette Pattern

Lotus-palmette with tabs consists of a group of diverging leaves or petals springing from between two spirals. It is predominately used as an isolated or terminal motive in Egyptian art.

Lotus-Palmette with Tabs

Lotus-palmette with tabs consists of a group of diverging leaves or petals springing from between two…

Lotus-palmette design in a gold jewel from the IVth dynasty.

Lotus-Palmette

Lotus-palmette design in a gold jewel from the IVth dynasty.

Lotus-palmette design.

Lotus-Palmette

Lotus-palmette design.

Lotus-palmette necklace.

Lotus-Palmette Necklace

Lotus-palmette necklace.

The vulture, with widespread wings, symbolizing protection and maternal care, is a frequent and a splendid decoration of temple ceilings, and appears in many other applications.

Painted Vulture

The vulture, with widespread wings, symbolizing protection and maternal care, is a frequent and a splendid…

Winged disk.

Winged Disk

Winged disk.

The peculiar horn-like volutes are probably representations of the third and fourth sepals of the lotus-calyx.

Lotus-Palmette

The peculiar horn-like volutes are probably representations of the third and fourth sepals of the lotus-calyx.

Egyptian columns had shafts of three types: a) circular or cylindrical, b) clustered, c) polygonal or proto-doric. The first two tapered upward and sometimes had a slight swelling at the base (d).

Column Types

Egyptian columns had shafts of three types: a) circular or cylindrical, b) clustered, c) polygonal or…

Figures a and b show the bell-shaped (campaniform) capital. Figure c is a palmiform capital.

Capital Types

Figures a and b show the bell-shaped (campaniform) capital. Figure c is a palmiform capital.

In several Egyptian temples there are square or rectangular piers fronted with colossal sculptured figures of Osirid holding a scourge and a "Nile key" or "key of life."

Osirid Pier

In several Egyptian temples there are square or rectangular piers fronted with colossal sculptured figures…

Highly decorative carved wooden spoon.

Carved Wooden Spoon

Highly decorative carved wooden spoon.

Painted lotus band from Egyptian tomb.

Lotus Band

Painted lotus band from Egyptian tomb.

Painted lotus band from Egyptian tomb.

Lotus Band

Painted lotus band from Egyptian tomb.

Painted lotus band from Egyptian tomb.

Lotus Band

Painted lotus band from Egyptian tomb.

Painted lotus band from Egyptian tomb.

Lotus Band

Painted lotus band from Egyptian tomb.

Painted lotus band from Egyptian tomb.

Lotus Band

Painted lotus band from Egyptian tomb.

Painted all-over design from an Egyptian tomb ceiling.

Tomb Ceiling

Painted all-over design from an Egyptian tomb ceiling.

Painted all-over design from an Egyptian tomb ceiling.

Tomb Ceiling

Painted all-over design from an Egyptian tomb ceiling.