Publication Date: 28 September 2017
Inside:
The Met's New Coffin
On September 12, 2017, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art announced a major new acquisition: the stunning Late Period coffin of a priest named Nedjemankh.
The Coffin of Ramesses II
When the mummy of Ramesses II was discovered in 1881, it was found in a coffin that didn’t look much like the king at all. We look at Dr. Nicholas Reeves’ fascinating research that reveals not only the true owner of Ramesses’ coffin, but also the circumstances surrounding its kingly re-use.
The Origin of Cats
A new DNA study reveals how cats from Egypt and the Near East colonised the world and helped shape the modern cats we love today. Plus we meet the world’s first cat with a name.
The Noble Vulture
How did such an awkward and unattractive bird with unappealing eating habits become the titular goddess of Upper Egypt? Lesley Jackson explores the vulture’s transformation into an elegant and powerful symbol of motherhood, protection and rebirth.
Accessible Egypt
British expats now living in Egypt, Jane Akshar and Joanne Stables want Luxor to be famous as Egypt’s first disability-friendly ancient heritage site.
The Governors of Elephantine
For almost a decade a Spanish-Egyptian team has been excavating the "Tombs of the Nobles", opposite modern-day Aswan. The Qubbet el-Hawa Project has been spectacularly successful, with a number of new tombs discovered, and new insights into life at ancient Egypt’s southernmost outpost.
Plus, Looking Back and Nile Style!