An unusual depiction of the ancient Egyptian sky goddess Nut may include a representation of the "Dark River" or "Great Rift"—the band along the Milky Way caused by dust clouds. This is the ...

Nut’s cosmological vignette on the outer coffin of Nesitaudjatakhet in the collection of Odessa Archaeological Museum OAM 52976 (C107). Nut’s body is covered in stars as well as a thick ...

In exploring various cultures’ Milky Way mythologies, Graur was struck by ancient Egyptian written sources that referenced the galaxy, such as the Pyramid Texts, Coffin Texts, and the Book of Nut.

Credit: Francis Dzikowski / Theban Mapping Project The goddess Nut, whose name is pronounced “Noot,” frequently appears in Egyptian funerary texts and decorations as a naked, star-covered, arched ...

Various Egyptian gods are either associated with, symbolize, or directly embody certain celestial objects.In his study, Dr. Graur reviewed 125 images of the sky-goddess Nut (pronounced "Noot ...

The pieces are, for the most part, completely wearable despite their age — Solomon calls the jewelry “wearable art.” Some, however, have been or can be modified if they are not immediately ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has worked in the fields of neuroscience research and mental health treatment. Laura is an editor and staff ...

Courtesy of the artist and Art d’Egypte Egypt’s annual “Forever ... The piece is made of 26 Egyptian funerary boats sailing on desert sands, with the ancient pyramids in the background.

Languages: English, Spanish Restoration work at the site of a "key" ancient Egyptian temple is revealing long-hidden colorful details in its decorations. The Temple of Esna, located on the west ...

Perhaps they even envision some assemblage of overgrowth obscuring a remarkable work of ancient art. What’s probably ... from the university and Egyptian restorers from the country’s Ministry ...