Egypt, ancient — Introduction civilization in northeastern Africa dating from the 3rd millennium BC. Its many achievements, preserved in its art and monuments, hold a fascination that continues to grow as archaeological finds expose its secrets. This article… … Universalium
Population history of Egypt — The land currently known as Egypt has a long and involved population history. This is partly due to its geographical location at the crossroads of several major cultural areas: the Mediterranean, the Middle East, the Sahara and East Africa. In… … Wikipedia
Music Crowns — are annual online music awards for unsigned musicians in the UK and Ireland promoting originality and creativity through the submission of music through the Music Crowns websites. Only original material is accepted for entry. There are currently… … Wikipedia
Outline of ancient Egypt — Ancient Egypt was an ancient civilization of eastern North Africa, concentrated along the lower reaches of the Nile River in what is now the modern country of Egypt. Egyptian civilization coalesced around 3150 BC (according to conventional… … Wikipedia
Dance and Dancers in Ancient Egypt — Dancers (Male, Female and Troupes) Dancing played a vital role in the lives of the ancient Egyptians. All social classes were exposed to music and dancing. “The laborers worked in rhythmic motion to the sounds of songs and percussion, and street… … Wikipedia
Menes — /mee neez/, n. fl. c3200 B.C., traditionally the unifier and 1st king of Egypt: founder of the 1st dynasty. Cf. Narmer. * * * ▪ king of Egypt also spelled Mena, Meni , or Min flourished c. 2925 BCE first king of unified Egypt, who,… … Universalium
Horus — For other uses, see Horus (disambiguation). Horus Horus was often the ancient Egyptians national patron god. He was usually depicted as a falcon headed man wearing the pschent, or a red and white crown, as a symbol of kingship over the entire… … Wikipedia
Werethekau — Werethekau, alt. Urthekau, was the ancient Egyptian personification of supernatural powers, weret hekau meaning she who is rich in magic or she who is great in spells or the like. This power was one of the inherent qualities of the Crowns of… … Wikipedia
Two Ladies — NOTOC In Ancient Egyptian texts, Two Ladies is a religious euphemism for Wadjet and Nekhbet, the deities who were the patrons of the Ancient Egyptians and worshiped by all after the unification of its two parts, Lower Egypt, and Upper Egypt. When … Wikipedia
Mut — For other uses, see Mut (disambiguation). Mut A contemporary image of goddess Mut, depicted as a woman wearing the double crown plus a royal vulture headdress, associating her with Nekhbet. Goddess of queens … Wikipedia
