The Discovery Of Egypt
One of Napoleon’s more reckless gambles — there were many — was his ill-fated invasion of Egypt in 1798. Determined to cut off Britain’s trading routes with India, the petit general crossed the Mediterranean with some 50,000 soldiers and sailors, looking to drive the English from the Orient. But this was a military mission with an intellectual bent. Napoleon, intoxicated by the example of Alexander the Great, another conqueror with big ideas, had a grand vision: He wanted to modernize Egypt — even if he had to do it at the point of a gun — and explore the glories of the Egyptian past.
http://www.nysun.com/article/67927
On top of the ancient world
Balooning over Luxor
These hour-long flights are packed with tidbits of history and sky-high glimpses of the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens and the majestic Temple of Hatshepsut which appears, from this vantage point at least, to have been carved right out of the cliff.
http://www.thestar.com/Travel/article/281054
OSIRIS – Egypt Adventure Game
He built a special Tomb in Egypt Pyramid. Later, his Tomb was prohibited after his death. He was very powerful King in World in earlier days. No one dares to investigate his death mystery. After 2400 years, A Young Lady Archaeologist …
http://eblog4every1.blogspot.com/2007/12/osiris-young-lady-archaeologist.html
‘Obelisque’ introduces different angle to Egypt
Obelisque, a monthly English-language magazine presenting design, culture and travel in Egypt launches this month. Produced by interior designer Lamia Hassanein and three partners, the magazine uses high-quality photography to showcase Egyptian musicians, designers and destinations.
Hassanein explained to Daily News Egypt her motivations for creating Obelisque: “After 25 years of experience I have a very different angle on a beautiful Egypt that I want everyone to experience. Egypt is about more than monuments: it’s about fantastic people and creativity which tourists and expats are not always familiar with.”
The magazine targets Egyptians, tourists and foreigners with a business interest in the art and design sectors in Egypt. Hassanein says that the Obelisque team is uniquely chosen to present Egypt’s hidden talent: “As Egyptians we are in touch with the local scene and can give tourists and businessman a unique perspective on art and culture here.”
Obelisque is produced in English in order to satisfy the demand by a growing numbers of Egyptians for a local publication capable of competing with imported magazines, and which presents the designs and workmanship of their own culture and society. Each issue seeks out creative individuals who are influencing the new generation of designers, artists and entrepreneurs and presents homes, gardens, jewelry, works of art and fabrics.
Hassanein says that she chose to call the magazine Obelisque because “it immediately conjures up visions of Egypt.”
http://www.dailystaregypt.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=10744
Crusing Egyptian Style
When planning our trip to Egypt it became apparent early on that unless we were prepared to endure hours of car travel on bumpy, deserted roads with no speed limits - that would be NO - our best option for seeing the curiously named …
Canadian returns Egypt antiquity at dying father’s request
A Canadian man has returned to Egypt an ancient alabaster vase that could date back four millenia to grant his father’s dying wish, the Supreme Council of Antiquities said on Tuesday.
Robert Christy delivered the antique vessel dating back to the Middle Kingdom (2030 BC to 1640 BC) to the Egyptian embassy in Ottawa, the council said in a statement.
His father, who had inherited the heirloom, had requested that he hand back the vase and that it go on show at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
“The vase measures 16 cm in height and is in good condition,” council Secretary General Zahi Hawass said. “It has been placed in the Egyptian museum and is being prepared for display.”
http://www.dailystaregypt.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=10689
Five dead in Nile river cruise fire
Five Egyptians were killed in a fire that broke out on a Nile cruise boat in Luxor. Forty three French tourists were quickly evacuated from the three-storey boat after the fire broke out in the engine room overnight and quickly spread. No tourists were hurt.
The five Egyptians who died were either trapped by flames as they tried to extinguish the blaze or drowned after falling into the river, the sources said. Another two Egyptians were injured.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/12/03/2107421.htm
Kmt Magazine Winter 2007-08
In the Readers Forum of the current issue of Kmt (Volume 18 No. 4) Zahi Hawass, head of the Supreme Council of Antiquities responds to the Editors Report (Volume 18 No. 3) regarding “many embarrassing errors in the Discovery Channel documentary on Hatshepsut in which I was associated…”. Hawass points out that, due to lack of effective control over what the documentary producers end up broadcasting, he agrees with all the criticisms. He further expresses his disappointment and in fact anger at how scholars advices were ignored.
Commercial media’s priority is the marketing of facts. Hawass concludes that “inaccurate and misleading as many of the documentaries currently aired might be…they stimulate the public’s imagination, drawing resources and interest to the (Egyptology) field.”
This issue’s features:
Ancient Egypt in the City and County of Bristol, England by Aidan Dodson and Sue Giles
Royal Pyramids of the Kingdom of Kush by E.J. Albers
The Egyptian Collection of Bologna, Italy by Lucy Gordan-Rastelli
An Unlucky Success: Voyage of the Luxor Obelisk to Paris by Philippe Martinez
Souvenirs: A Photo Essay by Dennis Forbes (The photos say it all)
Wanton Damage to the Egyptian Sculptures by the Late Omm Sety
