Arsinoe murdered?

One of the most famous names arising from the sands of Ancient Egypt is "Cleopatra". Nonetheless, this story isn't about her but about her possible sister, Arsinoe, who was murdered, according to a Viennese archaeologist. However, in true Egyptology fashion, there are doubts about this discovery.

Want to know more, click the link below:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/26/cleopatra-half-sister-bones-murdered_n_2766739.html

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Joann Fletcher: "Ancient Egypt: Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings"

http://collectingegypt.blogspot.com/2013/02/new-series-on-ancient-egypt.html#!/2013/02/new-series-on-ancient-egypt.html

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Ancient Egyptian shoes

http://egyptianaemporium.wordpress.com/2013/02/27/news-ancient-shoes-turn-up-in-egypt-temple/

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Khay's tomb uncovered

http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/9/40/65217/Heritage/Ancient-Egypt/Ramsis-II-viziers-tomb-cover-discovered.aspx


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"If you want to help us...the only thing we need from you is to come back"

http://www.archaeology.org/news/583-130219-egypt-mohammed-ibrahim-future-archaeology

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Archaeology's Dirty Little Secrets

Coursera is currently offering a free short course on Archaeology, taught by Susan E. Alcock.

Check out https://www.coursera.org/#course/secrets, if you're interested.

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Just for laughs

Archaeology News

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More than 37 (almost empty) tombs found in Alexandria, by chance.

http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/64798.aspx

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In honour of Valentine's Day: the 'ib'



D18-20, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY.



The heart, or as the Ancient Egyptians called it, the 'ib' was regarded as the core of an individual. An individual's knowledge, memory and emotions stemmed from this single organ. To the Ancient Egyptians, the 'ib' was equally important in life and death.

This is because it was compulsory for everyone who entered the underworld, to participate in a judgment ritual known as the 'Weighing of the Heart'; where the individual's heart would be weighed against the feather (a representation of Maat). If the 'ib' weighed equal to the feather, then the individual could proceed to live a decent life in the underworld. If not, Ammit, the gobbler would devour the organ and the owner of the 'ib' would cease to exist in life or death.

Because the 'ib' was such a valuable part of an individual, it was not removed during mummification, instead a heart amulet (above) was placed over it to protect the physical organ and to ensure the 'ib' spoke no evil against its owner.


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21st Dynasty Mummification

http://www.egyptological.com/2012/07/21st-dynasty-mummification-9935

Was Egypt the First Nation State?

http://www.egyptological.com/2012/05/was-egypt-the-first-nation-state-9152

The beginning

To simply put it, my passion and dream is to become an Egyptologist.

However, to achieve this dream, there have been plenty of closed doors and tears shed. Nevertheless, there is a quote that I live by which is "go after your dream, no matter how unattainable others think it is".

Despite the different path I have had to take to get to where I am today, there are no regrets as I recently graduated with a BA majoring in International Studies and Psychology. The former major has made me realise what I want to achieve in the Egyptology field.

So, this blog will document my journey to achieving the dream and also include Egyptology and Archaeology - related information.



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