Archive for 2011
The first room they came to was a fake and it had a hidden door that led to the main chamber. From the main chamber two rooms split off. There was a storage room and the burial chamber where the mummy was laid. Many people died of the so-called curse on King Tut's tomb but we now know that bacteria sealed in the tomb fed on the food in the tomb and killed the workers when it got in their lungs. Carter said later "As my eyes grew accustomed to the light I was struck dumb with amazement". A winged scarab beetle spells out the hieroglyphs " Neb, Kheperu and Re" which mean Tutankhamun.
Because he was still a child, Tutankhamon was particularly dependent on his advisors. A small group of men stood by ready to assist him with his more challenging responsibilities and decisions.
The most famous of all the kings found in the Valley of the Kings was King Tut. He died in mid-January, 1343 B.C. It is thought that he was murdered by an official because his skull was bashed in and only a person of great importance could get near enough to harm him.
His reign was short-lived and upon his death he quickly faded into the sands of Egypt. Once forgotten, King Tut now remains one of Egypt’s grandest icons. He continues to hold the world’s fascination and yet he still continues to puzzle the world's leading experts. So many stories surround this pharaoh that at times it can be daunting
It is not known who Nefertari's parents were, but the fact that she never claims the title King's Daughter. Queen Nefertari was one of the Great Royal Wives (or principal wives) of Ramesses II before he ascended the throne and thus occupied a peculiar position in his life in general and in his court in particular: she was his friend, his confidant and the mother of his eldest son.
Among her names were "Hereditary Noblewoman; Great of Favors; Possessor of Charm, Sweetness and Love; Mistress of Upper and Lower Egypt; the Osiris; The King's Great Wife; Mistress of the Two Lands, Nefertari, Beloved of Mut, Revered Before Osiris.
Here, on top of the 11 meter high facade, Nefertari is reproduced twice as Hathor, with her cow horns, holding the solar disk on her head, while Ramses appears four times, with different crowns. Their children are represented in minor sizes beside their legs.
In the hall, in the outer sides, there are six rectangular pillars with sistra representing Hathor's Head, while in the other sides, Ramses II and other deities are represented.
On the walls, we can see relieves of Ramses II in the Battle of Kaddesh while Nefertari is watching him. Another scenes show the coronation of Ramses and Nefertari while gods blessing them and other offering scenes.
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Behind the Hall, there is a small chamber with a beautiful scene of Hathor setting in a bark and sailing in the Nile marshes.
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Large outdoor swimming-pool , 24 hours room service , laundry , bank , shopping arcade , and a travel desk .
