Many cultures and races have left their mark on Egypt, but none have eclipsed the surviving customs from ancient Egypt. Guided by writers from the past and the unpublished papers of Winifred Jackman and Om Seti, Sattin has tracked down extraordinary examples of ancient survivals in modern Egypt.
Many cultures and races have left their mark on Egypt, but none have eclipsed the surviving customs from ancient Egypt, from fertility rituals and funerary rites to the cult of saints, snake-charmers and magicians. Here, Sattin has tracked down examples of ancient survivals in the hurly-burly of modern Egypt.
"Embark on a breathtaking journey through time in 'The Pharaoh's Shadow' by Amro Heikal, an epic tale of ancient mysteries, forbidden romances, and the timeless battle between light and darkness. In modern-day Egypt, archaeologist Emma Blackwood makes a groundbreaking discovery - the lost tomb of the legendary boy king, Tutankhamun. But as she delves deeper into the secrets of the past, she unleashes an ancient evil that threatens to plunge the world into eternal darkness. Guided by cryptic messages from beyond the grave and aided by a mysterious amulet, Emma must navigate a treacherous web of intrigue and betrayal to uncover the truth behind the Pharaoh's shadow and fulfill her own destiny. Thousands of years earlier, the young prince Tutankhamun ascends to the throne of Egypt, inheriting a kingdom plagued by political turmoil, religious upheaval, and the ever-present threat of war. With the help of his beloved wife Ankhesenamun and a loyal band of allies, Tut must learn to wield the power of the gods and confront the forces of chaos that seek to destroy everything he holds dear. But as he grows into his role as Pharaoh, Tut realizes that his greatest battle may not be against the enemies of Egypt, but against the darkness that lurks within his own heart. As Emma races against time to unlock the secrets of Tut's reign and prevent a catastrophe that could destroy the world, she finds herself drawn into a web of ancient magic, forbidden love, and shocking betrayals. With the help of a mysterious mentor and a powerful amulet, she must navigate the treacherous waters of Egyptian politics and unravel the mystery of the Pharaoh's shadow before it's too late. But the closer Emma gets to the truth, the more dangerous her quest becomes. Powerful forces are working against her, determined to keep the secrets of the past buried forever. And as the lines between past and present begin to blur, Emma realizes that she may be the only one who can stop the impending darkness and save the world from destruction. 'The Pharaoh's Shadow' is a sweeping tale of adventure, romance, and intrigue that will transport readers to the heart of ancient Egypt and beyond. With its vivid characters, pulse-pounding action, and mind-bending twists, this novel is a must-read for fans of historical fiction, fantasy, and anyone who has ever dreamed of unraveling the mysteries of the past. As Emma and Tut's stories intertwine across the centuries, readers will be swept up in a gripping tale of love, loss, and the enduring power of the human spirit. Along the way, they will encounter a host of unforgettable characters, from the vengeful priest Amun to the enigmatic scribe Ay, each with their own role to play in the unfolding drama. With its masterful blend of history and fantasy, 'The Pharaoh's Shadow' is a triumph of storytelling that will keep readers guessing until the very last page. So step into the world of ancient Egypt and join Emma and Tut on a journey that will change their lives - and the course of history - forever. The fate of the world hangs in the balance, and only one woman can save it. But to do so, she must first unravel the mystery of the Pharaoh's shadow and confront the darkness that threatens to consume everything she holds dear. With its unforgettable characters, breathtaking action, and mind-bending twists, 'The Pharaoh's Shadow' is a novel that will stay with you long after you turn the final page. Don't miss this thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and ancient mysteries - get your copy of 'The Pharaoh's Shadow' today!"
"Magnificent Egypt is presented in a newly updated edition that guides visitors from Cairo and Luxor to the Valley of the Kings and Aswan Dam, and on to the Red Sea. 3-D diagrams of the pyramids, a detailed floor plan of the Egyptian Museum, walking tours of Cairo and Alexandria, history and culture, regional and neighborhood maps... all combine to give visitors the full advantage of National Geographic's expertise." - product description.
More than 3,000 years ago, King Tutankhamun's desiccated body was lovingly wrapped and sent into the future as an immortal god. After resting undisturbed for more than three millennia, King Tut's mummy was suddenly awakened in 1922. Archaeologist Howard Carter had discovered the boy-king's tomb, and the soon-to-be famous mummy's story--even more dramatic than King Tut's life--began. The mummy's "afterlife" is a modern story, not an ancient one. Award-winning science writer Jo Marchant traces the mummy's story from its first brutal autopsy in 1925 to the most recent arguments over its DNA. From the glamorous treasure hunts of the 1920s to today's high-tech scans in volatile modern Egypt, Marchant introduces us to the brilliant and sometimes flawed people who have devoted their lives to revealing the mummy's secrets, unravels the truth behind the hyped-up TV documentaries, and explains what science can and can't tell us about King Tutankhamun.
This book is a study of the phenomena of shadows, meant in a broader sense as “symbolic forms”. The shadow is a less real, “surface” replica of some more real form. From the Platonic point of view, empirical objects are “shadows of ideas”, while from the modern “natural” point of view, shadows are seen and conceived primarily as “weaker” replicas of bodies, which give evidence of their material reality. In the first three essays here, several topics from the Ancient Egypt and Greece to modern arts and sciences are considered, while in the fourth essay, the contemporary virtual reality, cyber-technology and the internet as our parallel “shadow world” are discussed from the philosophical point of view. The main and innovative point of this book is the connection between the meaning of shadows in philosophy and art on the one hand, and their role in modern science and technology on the other. The book will appeal to a wide span of readers, from academic circles, students, and artists, to the general reader interested in the humanities, especially in philosophy and art.
Presents conclusive evidence that ancient Egypt was originally the remnant of an earlier, highly sophisticated civilization • Supports earlier speculations based on myth and esoteric sources with scientific proof from the fields of genetics, engineering, and geology • Provides further proof of the connection between the Mayans and ancient Egyptians • Links the mystery of Cro-Magnon man to the rise and fall of this ancient civilization In the late nineteenth century, French explorer Augustus Le Plongeon, after years of research in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, concluded that the Mayan and Egyptian civilizations were related--as remnants of a once greater and highly sophisticated culture. The discoveries of modern researchers over the last two decades now support this once derided speculation with evidence revealing that the Sphinx is thousands of years older than Egyptologists have claimed, that the pyramids were not tombs but geomechanical power plants, and that the megaliths of the Nabta Playa reveal complex astronomical star maps that existed 4,000 years before conventional historians deemed such knowledge possible. Much of the past support for prehistoric civilization has relied on esoteric traditions and mythic narrative. Using hard scientific evidence from the fields of archaeology, genetics, engineering, and geology, as well as sacred and religious texts, Malkowski shows that these mythic narratives are based on actual events and that a highly sophisticated civilization did once exist prior to those of Egypt and Sumer. Tying its cataclysmic fall to the mysterious disappearance of Cro-Magnon culture, Before the Pharaohs offers a compelling new view of humanity’s past.
Just so, reflected Smith, had their forefathers sung when, millenniums ago, they dragged that very sarcophagus from the quarries to the Nile, and from the Nile to the tomb whence it reappeared to-day, or when they slid the casing blocks of the pyramids up the great causeway and smooth slope of sand, and laid them in their dizzy resting-places. Only then each line of the immemorial chant of toil ended with an invocation to Amen, now transformed to Allah. The East may change its masters and its gods, but its customs never change, and if to-day Allah wore the feathers of Amen one wonders whether the worshippers would find the difference so very great.