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In this issue

Queens of the Old Kingdom (1) - Joyce Tyldesley reviews the evidence for the ‘Pyramid Queens’ of the Fourth Dynasty.
He of the Two Deserts: King Den - Andrew Fulton investigates what is known about a king of the First Dynasty.
The Discs of Hemaka - Magda van Ryneveld examines some remarkable items found in the tomb of one of Den’s most powerful courtiers.
How Were the Pyramids Built? - Two contradictory solutions to this perennial problem are presented by Greg Moress and Peter James.
The Decipherment of Hieroglyphs and the Champollion Museum - Raymond Betz takes readers on a tour of a museum in Champollion’s home town of Figeac.
Tutankhamun’s Linen Pall - Jan Summers investigates one of the artefacts from the boy king’s tomb that did not fare well following its discovery.
More Egyptomania for Ladies - Egyptianising design in fashion, jewellery, games and advertising is explored by Anne Midgley.
Per Mesut: for Younger Readers - Egypt in Africa. The roots of Egyptian civilisation lie there, says Hilary Wilson.

Ancient Egypt Magazine Description:

Publisher: Ancient-Egypt-Magazine-Ltd

Category: Culture

Language: English

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

Ancient Egypt, written by experts in the field of Egyptology, is a lively informative global magazine appealing to Egyptology professionals and anyone with an interest in this fascinating early civilisation. Published bimonthly, this glossy well-presented magazine brings readers up to date with the latest news, discoveries, excavations and research into the history of Egypt from Predynastic times through to the modern era. There are in-depth articles on the building of the pyramids, the lives of the great Pharaohs, brewing and agriculture, health and disease, gods and goddesses, tombs and temples and ancient Egyptian art and culture. Find out about great Egyptologists and explorers, and ancient priests and peasants; discover more about Egyptian technology and the latest DNA and scanning techniques. How did Tutankhamun die? How did hieroglyphic writing work? What did ancient Egyptians eat for breakfast? All this plus guides to museum collections, reviews of the latest books and interactive media and event listings for all UK Egyptology Societies and major worldwide conferences and exhibitions. Love ancient Egypt? Then Ancient Egypt is the must-have magazine for you!