Egyptology

Few archaeological finds stir up the sort of controversy that surrounds the Nefertiti bust on display at the Egyptian Museum in Berlin.  Some conclude it to be a forgery.  Egyptian officials believe they have evidenced indicating it was removed from Egypt under suspicious and unusual circumstances through trickery by the German Egyptologist, Ludgwig Borchadt.  The dispute is a source of Egyptian national pride and they continue to pursue the return of this potentially ill-gotten artifact. Read more about this international archaeological dispute . Regardless of ownership, the Nefertiti bust is a beautiful artifact that captures the imagination of all who lay eyes upon it.  ... Read Full Story

In Ancient Egypt, the cat was known as mau and played a significant role in the society and mythology of Ancient Egypt. Even feral and untamed, the cat served a useful purpose for the farmers in Ancient Egypt by protecting their crops from vermin. Cats protected the grainaries of Egypt from rats and mice, and earned respect from the human population of Egypt for their ability to battle and kill Cobras and other snakes. Two breeds of cats populated the region at the time, the jungle cat (Felis chaus) and the African wildcat (Felis silvestris lybica). The African wildcat was more docile and possessed ... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Egyptology". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story

In 1924, a bust of a beautiful woman was put on display at the Egyptian Museum in Berlin. The bust depicts a woman with a long, slender neck and possessed of great beauty. In fact her name, “Nefertiti,” means the “beautiful one has come.” Despite her vast beauty and the rise of her legend in modern times, details of Nefertiti’s life are scarce and were it not for the discovery of this exquisite bust, she may have faded from ancient history all together. Queen Nefertiti was wife to the Pharaoh Akhenaten, ruler of Egypt around the time of 1350 B.C. It is believed that ... Read Full Story