The Hall of Maat has highlighted an article on the DNA testing of the KV60 mummy identified last year as Hatshepsut. Results from these tests are still not...
Kent Weeks has posted the latest progress report outlining various ongoing projects in the Vally of the Kings. This includes: "The TMP will return to the...
As reported on various sites and groups, Earl Ertman has had an article published in Archaeology magazine. In this he links the eye type on the KV63 coffins to...
I am realizing I don't understand the funerary banquet - I think it took place outside the tomb after the Opening of the Mouth ceremony and after the mummy was...
... took place ... the mummy was sealed ... Were there ... and set them up outside ... associate with a funeral....? ... that would be ... look up? ***I can't...
New York Times: ON THIS DAY: On Feb. 16, 1923, the burial chamber of King Tutankhamen's recently unearthed tomb was unsealed in Egypt. Tut-ankh-Amen's Inner...
It is with heavy heart that I pass on this news. According to his wife Kathy, a dear list member of ours,Doug Lowe, passed away on Monday,February 18th...
Oh no.. I am so sorry. Allison ... From: "Julieann" <bijou1@...> To: <royalmummies@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 4:42 PM Subject:...
i've myself been mostly off due to my disabilities but this news leaves me speechless. doug was always such a vital part of the group! however, i'm certain...
oh that is so sad been a member for a fair while Doug and Marianne would have to be my favorite posters with this forum. Please pass on our sympathy I will...
What sad news, indeed. Doug was one of the mainstays of this group and his participation will be sorely missed. I only wish I had known more about him. If...
My hat is off to Doug and his family. It is always sad to lose a founding member of a group like this. I wish I could have known him better; all the...
Doug 's passing is a big loss to our group.I have always enjoyed his posts.he is one of most respected member of our group.he was so passionate about...
"The Battle of Kadesh" Sawy Culture Wheel in Zamalek presents: The Battle of Kadesh A Lecture by Ahmed Seddik Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008 Time: 7:00 pm ...
I will miss Doug's posts. I'm saddened by his passing and I give my sympathies to his family at this time. May the Aten shine where he is now. = Leo-Neferuaten...
Even though I very rarely post I do so enjoy reading every post made, expecially Doug's. My sympathies to his family and friends -- On Sun 02/24, nzamarna <...
Dr Zahi Hawass has posted an article on KV55 ob his website and in this reveals that the KV55 skeleton is to be DNA tested this year. Tutankhamun is also to be...
Color in Ancient Egypt A Lecture by Dr. Gamal Lamie and Ahmed Seddik. Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 6 p.m. Location: Rare Books Room 203, Street: Mansour, Cairo,...
We saw a few years ago how a mummy in the Niagara Falls museum was identified as Ramses I, mainly because he looks like Seti I, Ramses II and Merneptah. Well,...
The Tale of Sinuhe, A Highly Informative Performative Narrative A lecture by Ahmed Seddik www.ahmedseddik.com Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 7:30 Location: Sawy...
I read this last night. I use a Mac and thus use the web browser Safari, so it was the first thing I saw when I went online. This is indeed an awesome ...
Please forgive me if this is "spam" If you are traveling to Egypt and need any sort of assitance I would like to recommend my friend, Ahmed Ragab. I have...
Does anyone here know of good books or websites with detailed information on the rituals connected with mummification and funerary rites? Thank you, T...
Egyptology Lectures and Courses Hieroglyphics Course by Ahmed Seddik in June from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Sawy Culture Wheel in Zamalek. For more info. ...
There have been reports that a mummy found outside the tomb of Seti II at the beinning of the last century is to be examined as a possible candidate for the...
Hi, Jon, I never heard of that mummy, either, but there is a photo of that one on the el Ahram website. http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2008/900/he1.htm Marianne...
For those of you who don't read that list, here is a message I recently sent to the EEF that explains what is needed to find out if certain mummies are related...