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Philae-island was partially flooded behind the Old     
Aswan Dam in 1896.When the temples reemerged after     
completion of the New High-Dam,they were removed to the
near-by island of Agilkia.The temples were taken apart,
restored and rebuilt.See also 08-01-03/27-32
#08011862

Philae-island was partially flooded behind the Old Aswan Dam in 1896.When t...

Ushebti figure (servant of the defunct) of             
Pharaoh Seti I (1301-1290 BCE).19th dynasty.           
Blue faience.                                          
N 472
#080119 9

Ushebti figure (servant of the defunct) of Pharaoh Seti I (1301-129...

The Lady Pakhetemmat (12th dynasty, around 1900 BCE).  
From her tomb at Antinoe.                              
Cedarwood                                              
E 20576
#08011923

The Lady Pakhetemmat (12th dynasty, around 1900 BCE). From her tomb at Antinoe...

Unidentified mummy with 'cartonnage' covering.         
The technique,used since the Middle Kingdom,consisted  
in using several layers of linen cloth or papyrus.     
The material,malleable when wet,could be gilded and    
painted when it had hardened. N 2627
#08011924

Unidentified mummy with 'cartonnage' covering. The technique,used since...

Sarcophagus of Ramses III (1193-1162 BCE)              
20th dynasty,New Kingdom.Side:the Goddess Nephtys.     
From Thebes,Valley of the Kings,tomb of Ramses III     
(No.11)                                                
Granite,305 x 150 x 180 cm     D 1
#08011929

Sarcophagus of Ramses III (1193-1162 BCE) 20th dynasty,New Kingdom...

Sarcophagus of Ramses III (1193-1162 BCE)              
20th dynasty,New Kingdom.Side:the Goddess Nephtys.     
From Thebes,Valley of the Kings,tomb of Ramses III     
(No.11)                                                
Granite,305 x 150 x 180 cm     D 1
#08011930

Sarcophagus of Ramses III (1193-1162 BCE) 20th dynasty,New Kingdom...

Sarcophagus of Ramses III (1193-1162 BCE)              
20th dynasty,New Kingdom.The Goddess Isis.             
From Thebes,Valley of the Kings,tomb of Ramses III     
(No.11)                                                
Granite,305 x 150 x 180 cm     D 1
#08011931

Sarcophagus of Ramses III (1193-1162 BCE) 20th dynasty,New Kingdom...

Chapel of Senusret,13th dynasty. Statue of Senusret,   
overseer of the works under Pharaoh Amenenhet.         
Inv. A 48
#08011932

Chapel of Senusret,13th dynasty. Statue of Senusret, overseer of the works un...

Cask for canopic jars,17th dynasty;                    
Anubis painted on the sides of the box.                
From Dra Abulnaga,Egypt.
#08011933

Cask for canopic jars,17th dynasty; Anubis painted on the si...

The goddess Nephtys lamenting the death of Osiris.     
She carries her iconographic hieroglyph on her head.   
Painted wood,  E 125
#08011934

The goddess Nephtys lamenting the death of Osiris. She carries her iconogra...

The Goddess Isis lamenting the death of her husband    
Osiris.She carries her iconographic hieroglyph on      
her head.                                              
Painted wood, N 4130
#08011935

The Goddess Isis lamenting the death of her husband Osiris.She carries her i...

Cover of the sarcophagus of Imeneminet (back view).    
Agglomerated linen.Between his legs he carries         
the reliquary of Abydos (the head of Osiris).          
The Djed-pillar is on the back and the                 
inside of the sarcophagus.  E 5534
#08011937

Cover of the sarcophagus of Imeneminet (back view). Agglomerated linen.Betwe...