Sheep in Egypt?
Jerry Unterman asks: I’m very curious about the status of sheep in Egypt from about 1600-1100 BCE. Were sheep used for sacrifices? Were they taboo for any reason? Did people eat them regularly? Did they have some special religious status? Were they identified as representing any deities (I am aware of Khnum)? Thanks for any [more…]
By Kate
Learning or want to learn hieroglyphs?
My knowledge of hieroglyphs is far beyond beginner but probably just short of intermediate. When I work on my flashcards I get to a point where I can walk around Egyptian temples and tombs and UK museums and translate texts very happily. The moment I slack, however, I forget just enough to make it a [more…]
By Andie
How is your knowledge of hieroglyphs?
We are excited that we support the display of hieroglyphs on Egyptological. We are wondering how we should use this. Would you be interested in some introductory courses for example; or maybe somebody would like to use the functionality to write a Journal article about particular texts? You can also use them within comments. It [more…]
By Kate
Who is the KV55 mummy?
In her article DNA Shows that KV55 Mummy Probably Not Akhenaten on News From the Valley of the Kings, Kate Phizackerley explains why she believe the DNA evidence points to the KV55 mummy not being Akhenaten, contrary to the views of Dr Hawass. Joyce Filer who has examined the skeleton also believes it shows a [more…]
By Kate