As said before, when delving into a colorful history of any culture, you never know what will be unearthed. This fabulous necklace was found in the tomb of King Tut who reigned in the 18th Dynasty, 1334-1325 BC. The recurring theme in this design is the rising sun-god. The lapis lazuli scarab represents the sun-god, khepri. Scarab … [Read more...] about Dung Balls and Sun Gods
Egyptian history
Pressing Papyrus
The wet sheet is then placed between two sheets of absorbent material (the blue fabric) and placed in the press. The young man demonstrating cranked hard on the handles to really get a good pressing. It must remain here for at least 72 hours for all the liquid to release. Photo: Courtesy Phil Kolman … [Read more...] about Pressing Papyrus