World History Archive May 2016 59-69

Granite bust of the ancient Egyptian goddess Sekhmet. 18th Dynasty reign of , regnat d'Amenhotep III (13912-1353 BC)

Granite bust of the ancient Egyptian goddess Sekhmet. 18th Dynasty reign of , regnat d'Amenhotep III (13912-1353 BC)

Reconstruction of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled ca. 1332-1323 BC). King Tutankhamun's mummy still rests in his...

Reconstruction of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled ca. 1332-1323 BC). King Tutankhamun's mummy still rests in his...

Reconstruction of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled ca. 1332-1323 BC). King Tutankhamun's mummy still rests in his...

Reconstruction of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled ca. 1332-1323 BC). King Tutankhamun's mummy still rests in his...

Reconstruction of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled ca. 1332-1323 BC). King Tutankhamun's mummy still rests in his...

Reconstruction of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled ca. 1332-1323 BC). King Tutankhamun's mummy still rests in his...

Reconstruction of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled ca. 1332-1323 BC). King Tutankhamun's mummy still rests in his...

Reconstruction of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled ca. 1332-1323 BC). King Tutankhamun's mummy still rests in his...

13th Dynasty egyptian tomb model of a farming scene. 1991 -1783 BC

13th Dynasty egyptian tomb model of a farming scene. 1991 -1783 BC

13th Dynasty egyptian tomb model of boat. 1991 -1783 BC

1981 Egyptian postage stamps with symbols including the scarab beetle and Wadjet Eye.

1967 Egyptian postage stamps with artifacts from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled ca. 1332-1323 BC).

1967 Egyptian postage stamps with artifacts from ancient Egyptian tombs

1967 Egyptian postage stamps with artifacts from ancient Egyptian tombs

1964 Egyptian postage stamp commemorating Ramses II and the Tokyo Olympic Games

1967 Egyptian postage stamps with artifact from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled ca. 1332-1323 BC).

1967 Egyptian postage stamps with artifact from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled ca. 1332-1323 BC).

1967 Egyptian postage stamps with artifact from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled ca. 1332-1323 BC).

1937 Egyptian postage stamps with symbols of the The Eye of Horus. This was an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, royal power and good health. The...

1998 Egyptian postage stamps with artifact from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled ca. 1332-1323 BC).

1998 Egyptian postage stamps with artifact from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled ca. 1332-1323 BC).

1964 Egyptian postage stamps with artifacts from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled ca. 1332-1323 BC).

1964 Egyptian postage stamps with artifacts from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled ca. 1332-1323 BC).

1937 Egyptian postage stamps with symbols of the The Eye of Horus. This was an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, royal power and good health. The...

Gold amulet showing the head of the Egyptian god Osiris 715-332 BC

Gold amulet showing the head of the Egyptian god Osiris 715-332 BC

Egyptian god Harpa-Khruti (Horus the Child) . Amulet in silver 715-332 BC

electrum amulet showing the Egyptian god Amon-Ra 715-332 BC

electrum amulet showing the Egyptian goddess Isis with the young Horus. 715-332 BC

first Intermediate Period, Egyptian tomb statue of a female. Wood. 11th Dynasty (2134-2040 BC).

first Intermediate Period, Egyptian tomb statue of a female. Wood. 11th Dynasty (2134-2040 BC).

first Intermediate Period, Egyptian tomb statue of a female. Faience. 21st-26th Dynasty (1070-715 BC).

first Intermediate Period, Egyptian tomb statue of a female. Faience. 21st-26th Dynasty (1070-715 BC).

first Intermediate Period, Egyptian tomb statue of a female. Faience. 21st-26th Dynasty (1070-715 BC).

1972 Egyptian postage stamps with artifact from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled ca. 1332-1323 BC).

1972 Egyptian postage stamps with artifact from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled ca. 1332-1323 BC).

2000; Egyptian postage stamps with artifact from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled ca. 1332-1323 BC).

wooden cobra from the base of a funeral bed found in an Egyptian tomb 715-332 BC

wooden cobra from the base of a funeral bed found in an Egyptian tomb 715-332 BC

statue of an Egyptian Noble. From a Sixth Dynasty tomb, 2323-2150 BC

statue of an Egyptian Noble. From a Sixth Dynasty tomb, 2323-2150 BC

Wooden box used in an Egyptian tomb, as container for the internal organs during the Ptolemaic Period (302-30 BC). Richly decorated with religious mot...

Wooden box used in an Egyptian tomb, as container for the internal organs during the Ptolemaic Period (302-30 BC). Richly decorated with religious mot...

Wooden box used in an Egyptian tomb, as container for the internal organs during the Ptolemaic Period (302-30 BC). Richly decorated with religious mot...

Wooden box used in an Egyptian tomb, as container for the internal organs during the Ptolemaic Period (302-30 BC). Richly decorated with religious mot...

Ancient Egyptian Headrest made from wood (New Kingdom, 1540-1070 BC).

Ancient Egyptian Headrest made from alabaster (Middle Kingdom, 2040-1640 BC)