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Approaching the Serapeum

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Statue of Hathor with Amenhotep II in a Shrine Dedicated to Hathor by Thutmose III

Statue of Hathor with Amenhotep II in a Shrine Dedicated to Hathor by Thutmose III

Statue of Hathor with Amenhotep II in a Shrine Dedicated to Hathor by Thutmose III

Facade of a Small Shrine

Akhenaten, Nefertiti and Two Princesses Worshipping the Aten

Facade of a Small Shrine

Facade of a Small Shrine

Double Statue of Amenemhat III as a Nile God

Collosal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Collosal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Colossal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Colossal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Double Statue of Amenemhat III as a Nile God

Face of a Statue of Thutmose III with a Modern Cast of the Body

Double Statue of Amenemhat III as a Nile God

Statue of Amenhotep IV

Statue of Amenhotep IV

Cosmetic Jar with Lions, Hunting Scenes and Captives

Double Statue of Amun and Mut

Statue of Khafre

Anubis On a Shrine

Double Statue of Amun and Mut

Statue of the Ka of Wahibre Hor

Statue of Meryre and Iniuy

Ornamental Alabaster Vase

Anubis On a Shrine

Calcite Cup in the Form of a Lotus Flower

Bed of Tutankhamun

Lion Shaped Vessel

Alabaster Vase in the Form of an Ibex

Amenemhat III in Priestly Costume

Bed of Tutankhamun

Anubis On a Shrine

Statue of Meryre and Iniuia

Bust of Queen Meritamun

Ostracon of a Cat Herding Geese

Alabaster Basin with Boat with Antelope-Headed Bow and Stern

Statue of the Ka of Wahibre Hor

Statue of Khafre In Front of a False Door

Amenemhat III in Priestly Costume

Detail from Coffin of Khui, Depicting Him and His Dog Iupu

Statue of Khafre

Statue of Amenemhat III

Sarcophagus of Prince Thutmose's Cat

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Funerary Bed with Hippo Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Statue of Meryre and Iniuia

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Statue of Khafre

Canopic Jars of Kiya

Senet Board and Pieces

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Coffin of Ahmose Meritamun

Calcite Cup in the Form of a Lotus Flower

Decoration on the Third Shrine of Tutankhamun

Chair with Legs in the Shape of Duck Heads

Canopic Jars of Kiya

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Funerary Bed with Lion Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Funerary Bed with Lion Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Canopic Jar of Tjuyu

Furniture of Queen Hetepheres

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Funerary Bed with Cow Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Alabaster Vessel and Statuette

Coffin of Ahmose-Nefertari with J for Scale

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Osirian Pillar of Senwosret I

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Flooring from Amarna

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Funerary Bed with Hippo Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Statue of a Bearer

Outer Shrine of Tutankhamun

Model Boat from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Bust of Queen Meritamun

Copper Statue of Pepi I

Statue of Montuhotep II

Reliefs from the Tomb of Nefermaat and Itet at Meidum

Shabti of Tutankhamun

Statues of Rahotep and Nofret

Reliefs from the Tomb of Nefermaat and Itet at Meidum

Copper Statue of Pepi I

Box with Name of Amenhotep III, plus Beads

Triad Statue of Menkaure Flanked by Hathor (left) and the Nome Deity of Thebes (right)

Reliefs from the Tomb of Nefermaat and Itet at Meidum

Flooring from Amarna

The Meidum Geese

Pottery Vessel Decorated with Ring of People

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Stela of Amenemhat

Copper Statue of Pepi I

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

Reliefs from the Tomb of Nefermaat and Itet at Meidum

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

Shabti of Tutankhamun

Reliefs from the Tomb of Nefermaat and Itet at Meidum

Inner Coffin and Mask of One of the Fetuses from Tutankhamun's Tomb

Canopic Jar of Tjuyu

Decoration on the Second Shrine of Tutankhamun

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

Outer Shrine of Tutankhamun

Decoration on the Second Shrine of Tutankhamun

Wadi el Jarf Papyri

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Walking Stick Decorated with a Nubian and an Asiatic

Triad Statue of Menkaure Flanked by Hathor (left) and the Nome Deity of Thebes (right)

3 Wooden Shabti of Tutankhamun

Limestone Sarcophagus with Representation of Panther Skin on Lid

The Meidum Geese

Wadi el Jarf Papyri

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Flooring from Amarna

Limestone Sarcophagus with Representation of Panther Skin on Lid

Limestone Sarcophagus with Representation of Panther Skin on Lid

Coffin of Ahmose Meritamun

Disc from the Tomb of Hemaka

Game Pieces Shaped Like Lions

Wadi el Jarf Papyri

Statue of a Bearer

The Meidum Geese

Game Pieces Shaped Like Lions

Statue of a Bearer

Silver Bracelets Belonging to Hetepheres

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Scene of Men Netting Birds

Outer and Inner Coffin of One of the Fetuses in Tutankhamun's Tomb

Sarcophagus of Hatshepsut

Box with Cartouche of Tutankhamun

Statue of Montuhotep II

Painted Limestone Sarcophagus

Fragment of Paving from Amarna

Box with Cartouche of Tutankhamun

Head a of New Kingdom Queen

Pottery Vessel Decorated with Ring of People

Statue of a Seated Scribe

Tomb Relief with Musicians

Oil Jar with Narmer's Name

Labels from Tomb U-j

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Weighing of the Heart Scene from the Book of the Dead

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Sarcophagus of Hatshepsut

Statue of a Seated Scribe

Statue of Nofret

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Bed of Queen Hetepheres

Carrying Chair of Queen Hetepheres

Vase Decorated with Crocodiles and Hippos

Disc from the Tomb of Hemaka

Carrying Chair of Queen Hetepheres

Disc from the Tomb of Hemaka

Ostraca Depicting Meretseger as a Snake

Statue of Princess Ankhesenpaaten

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Relief With Offering Table, Offering List and Servants Bearing Offerings

Clay Head from Merimde Beni Salama

Ostracon Showing a Man Being Bitten By a Lion

Family Group Statue(?)

Statue of a King on a Throne with Lion Arms

Ivory Figurines

Ceramic Mask from Hierakonpolis

Pyramid of Userkaf

Pyramid of Userkaf with the Step Pyramid in the Background

Fragment of Paving or Wall Decoration

Ivory Figurines

Ivory Figurines

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Pyramid of Userkaf

Stela or Relief with Offerings

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Ostracon with a Sketch of a Seated Goddess with Horus Holding a Shen Ring Behind Her

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Statue of a Family

Entrance to Tomb of Ty

Relief With Offering Table, Offering List and Servants Bearing Offerings

Entrance to the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Maya at Saqqara

Entrance to the Tomb of Maya

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Statue of a Family

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Statue of a King on a Throne with Lion Arms

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep (The Two Brothers)

Statue of a Seated Man

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Relief With Offering Table, Offering List and Servants Bearing Offerings

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Fragment of Paving or Wall Decoration

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

New Kingdom Temple Tomb at Saqqara

Pyramid of Unas

Khaemwaset's Inscription on the Pyramid of Unas

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

TNew Kingdom Temple Tomb at Saqqara

Interior Decoration of the Pyramid of Unas

Fragment of Paving or Wall Decoration

Wooden Coffin of Atef Ib

Fragment of Paving or Wall Decoration

Relief of Offering Bearers

Pyramid of Userkaf

Pyramid of Userkaf

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Pyramid of Userkaf

Tomb of Tia at Saqqara

Fragment of Paving or Wall Decoration

Pyramid of Userkaf

Entrance to Tomb of Idut

Pyramid of Userkaf

Pyramid of Userkaf

Pyramid of Userkaf

Ostracon with Sketches of Sobek

Tomb of Tia at Saqqara

Predynastic Pot with Boat and Bird Motifs

Ostracon with a Sketch of a Duck

Wooden Models from the Tomb of Henu

Sculpted Heads of Prisoners

Khaemwaset's Inscription on the Pyramid of Unas

Eyes from a Statue (?)

Pyramid of Teti

Tomb of Maya at Saqqara

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Pyramid of Unas

Interior Decoration of the Pyramid of Unas

Tomb of Tia at Saqqara

Khaemwaset's Inscription on the Pyramid of Unas

Pyramid of Unas

Raised Relief of Woman (and Child)

Pyramid of Unas

Fragments of Floor or Wall Paintings

Tomb of Tia at Saqqara

Ostracon with Depiction of Lion Biting a Man's Head

Pyramid of Unas

Causeway of the Funerary Complex of Unas

Relief with Donkeys and Offering Bearers

The Valley Temple of Unas

Khaemwaset's Inscription on the Pyramid of Unas

Pyramid of Unas

Interior Decoration of the Pyramid of Unas

Hieratic Graffiti from Ancient Tourists

Ostracon with Birds and Dog

Pyramid of Unas

Tomb of Tia at Saqqara

Small Figure of a Bound Captive

Sculpted Heads of Prisoners

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Tomb of Ptahhotep

Tomb of Tia at Saqqara

Funerary Papyrus (Book of the Dead?)

Funerary Papyrus

Relief with Offering Bearers (?)

Wood Ivory and Gilt Box

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Entrance to the Step Pyramid Complex

Entrance to the Step Pyramid Complex

Ostracon Showing Two Men Herding Cows

Statue of Ankh Pepi and His Wife

The Name of Djehutihotep

Entrance to the Step Pyramid Complex

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Entrance to the Step Pyramid Complex

Reconstructed Architecture at the Step Pyramid

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Ostracon Showing Two Chariots

Entrance to the Step Pyramid Complex

Reconstructed Architecture at the Step Pyramid

Wall Around the Step Pyramid Complex

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Entrance to the Step Pyramid Complex

Causeway of the Pyramid Complex of Unas

Wall Around the Step Pyramid Complex

The Outside of the Tomb of Meruka

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Statue Feet in the Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Statue Feet in the Step Pyramid Enclosure

Reconstructed Architecture in the Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid Enclosure

The Outside of the Tomb of Meruka

Hieratic Graffiti from Ancient Tourists

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Head with Wig and Wig Ornaments

Approaching the Serapeum

A Queue of Animals

Reconstructed Architecture in the Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid with the Pyramid of Unas in the Background

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Walking Across the Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid Enclosure

Reconstructed Architecture at the Step Pyramid

Amarna Boundary Stela

Osirid Statues in the Step Pyramid Enclosure

Step Pyramid and Reconstructed Enclosure Wall

Temple Tombs at Saqqara

Reconstructed Architecture at the Step Pyramid Enclosure

Palm Tree at Saqqara

Looking Out to the Greenery at Saqqara

Approaching the Serapeum

Approaching the Serapeum

Approaching the Serapeum

Causeway of the Pyramid Complex of Unas

The Imhotep Museum, Saqqara

Causeway of the Pyramid Complex of Unas

Head of a Ptolemaic King

View Across the Archaeological Remains at Saqqara

View Across the Archaeological Remains at Saqqara

Ramadan Hussein Telling Us About His Excavations at Saqqara

Hieroglyphs in the Sand

View Across the Archaeological Remains at Saqqara

Looking towards the Causeway of Unas

Entrance to 2nd Dynasty Underground Galleries at Saqqara

Causeway of the Pyramid Complex of Unas

Camel and Guardpost

Anthropoid Coffin

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

View Across the Archaeological Remains at Saqqara

Alcove in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Reconstructed Architecture at the Step Pyramid Enclosure

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

The Tomb of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

The Tomb of Senbi

The Tomb of Senbi

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

The Tomb of Senbi

Hunting in the Marshes

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Petosiris

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Petosiris

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Pepyankh the Youngest

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Traces of Paint on the Rock Outside

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Petosiris

The Name of Djehutihotep

Statue of Ankh Pepi and His Wife

Coffin Decorated with the Book of the Dead

An Ancient Quarry

The Tomb of Isadora

Two Feline Headed Figurines

The Tomb of Isadora

The Tomb of Isadora

Model Boat from the Tomb of Henu

Mummy of an Ibis

Small Stone Vessels

Decorated Metal Vessel

Anthropomorphic Vessel

Sarcophagus of Padikem

3 Ceramic Strainers

Coptic Icon of the Virgin & Child

Decorated Metal Bowl

Tombstone with Inscription in Coptic

Coffin with Inscription

A Fairly Intact Pot Amongst the Sherds

Almost Intact Pot Amongst the Debris

Columns & Tourists

Ruins in the Desert

Toppled Baboon Statue

Ruins in the Desert

Mountains of Pottery

An Ancient Quarry

Ruins in the Desert

An Ancient Quarry with Crosses

Mountains of Pottery

Columns in the Desert

Columns with People for Scale

Columns Amongst the Desert

Columns in the Desert

Columns with People for Scale

Scattered Carvings

Among the Ruins

Behind the Fence

Toppled Columns in the Desert

Mountains of Pottery

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