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The coffin found in tomb KV55. The mummy case found under the niche was the first example of the royal "rishi" style ever found in the Valley of the Kings that originally had both the internal and external surfaces covered with gold leaf.

 

 
 
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Here you can view a selection of academic articles covering various aspects of Ancient Egyptian life ...

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WHO WAS BURIED IN TOMB KV55? by Tony High

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Identifying the occupant of tomb KV55 has been the source of many books and much Egyptological debate. In this article we will be examining the known facts in order to try and ascertain the most likely candidate of the "unknown" body...

UNRAVELLING THE MUMMY MYSTERY by Tony High

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Our knowledge of the ancient Egyptian royal families and their relationships lies perhaps more to chance than methodical archaeological excavation. If it were not for the voracity of the Theban Arabs, we may never have had the chance to gaze upon the faces of the once mighty pharaohs such as Ramesses II and Thutmosis III ...

THE LIFE OF RAMESSESS THE GREAT by Tony High

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Who was the figure in history penned by John Gardener Wilkinson as "Ramesses the Great?" An in-depth and comprehensive article looking at the whole perspective of the life and what we know of this infamous pharaoh.

THE EARLY DYNASTIC & OLD KINGDOM PERIOD by Tony High

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A comprehensive and in-depth overview of the Early Dynastic and Early Old Kingdom period.

MEDICINE & HEALTHCARE IN ANCIENT EGYPT by Tony High and contributions by Dr  J.D. MUIR BDS., FDS. M.ORTH. RCS

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A collection of articles on doctors, dentists, medicine and the treatments available to the Ancient Egyptians.

THE EGYPTIAN ARMY by Tony High

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An interesting and thorough overview of the development of the army in Ancient Egypt.

 

   

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