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Gold Sandals

These #gold #sandals belonged to the funerary accoutrements of an #Egyptian queen of #Thutmose III in the middle of Dynasty 18. Similar gold sandals were found on the mummy of #Tutankhamun, one of Thutmose's descendents who ruled at the end of the same dynasty. #stars of #Africa

GREAT TEMPLE of #Ramesses II

The GREAT TEMPLE of #Ramesses II, located in Aswan #Egypt, rock-cut to perfection, built in 1264 BC. #stars of #Africa

Tutankhamun

Died in #1323BC the body of #King #Tutankhamun of #Egypt is stl as perfect as if he died jst a week ago. #Mummification ws indeed a specialty of Egyptians. Preservation at its utmost best. The face of the mummy of King Tutankhamun is seen in his new glass case. He was 19years old

King #Tutankhamun of #Egypt was not buried in one but THREE GOLDEN COFFINS. First coffin made of wood covered with gold foil. Second coffin also made with wood covered with gold foil. And the third and last coffin made from solid pure gold. Royalty at its best.

King Khufu

The statue of King Khufu, the second Pharaoh of the 4th Dynasty. The Man and brain behind the Pyramid of Giza.