Mummy Beads: Authentic Egyptian Style

Ancient Egyptians made beads with faience, a mix of quartz and minerals. Today, Egyptians still make ceramic beads to mimic the look and feel of the jewelry worn by the ancients. They are referred to as mummy beads....

Egyptian Travel: Temple Restoration Follow-Up

I am happy to report that by and large the restoration project in Habu Temple on the West Bank of Luxor has mostly been completed and it looks very good. I had concerns that the work would end...

Egyptian Deity: The Protective Goddess Taweret

The goddess Taweret was a protector of women and children. Like the Egyptian god Bes, she offered protection to pregnant women.   During the Discoveries team's visit to the Luxor Museum, we saw several small amulets resembling a standing Taweret. It...

Making Papyrus Paintings in Egypt

Papyrus is a plant that grows along the Nile River in the delta region of northern Egypt. The natural juices in the tall stalks (also known as reeds) of the papyrus plant form a durable glue when dried....