Coptic Museum

194 ViewsCaptured by: NAV3D The Coptic Museum is a museum in Coptic Cairo, Egypt with the largest collection of Egyptian Christian artifacts in the world. It was founded by Marcus Simaika in 1908 to house Coptic antiquities. The museum traces the history of Egypt from its beginnings to the present day. Wikipedia

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Tomb of Khufukhaf I

196 ViewsCaptured by: Harvard University The mastaba tomb of Khufukhaf I is located in the Eastern Cemetery of the complex of the Great Pyramid of king Khufu (c. 2589–2566 BC) at Giza. This cemetery was reserved for the closest relatives of the king, and contains some of the largest mastabas on the Giza Plateau. (Ministry of Antiquities)

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Tomb of Neferbauptah

321 ViewsCaptured by: Harvard University Neferuptah or Ptahneferu (“Beauty of Ptah”) was a daughter of the Egyptian king Amenemhat III (c. 1860 BC to 1814 BC) of the 12th Dynasty. Her sister was the Pharaoh Sobekneferu (“Beauty of Sobek”).

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Tomb of Menna

768 ViewsCaptured by: American Research Center in Egypt Cut into the cliffs of the Theban necropolis in Luxor’s West Bank, the tomb of Menna is known for the colorful and remarkably well-preserved paintings that adorn the chapel walls. The tomb has been one of the chief attractions on the West Bank for the last several …

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Mastaba in Egypt

Mastaba of Idu

351 ViewsIdu[1] was an official during the Sixth Dynasty, buried in Giza East Field[2], tomb G7102. He probably lived and served during the reign of Pepi I Meryre.[3][1] He is the father of Qar whose tomb is nearby and Bendjet, buried in G7215.[4] G7102 lies in cemetery G7000 east of the related tomb of Qar. The mastaba exterior superstructure has disappeared. The …

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Pyramid of Djoser

535 ViewsCreated by: Virtual Mid East The Pyramid of Djoser, or Step Pyramid, is an archaeological remain in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, northwest of the city of Memphis. The 6-tier, 4-sided structure is the earliest colossal stone building in Egypt. It was built in the 27th century BC during the Third Dynasty for the burial …

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Theban Necropolis: Tomb of Menna

180 ViewsCaptured by: American Research Center in Egypt The ancient Egyptian official named Menna carried a number of titles associated with the agricultural estates of the temple of Karnak and the king. Information about Menna comes primarily from his richly decorated tomb in the necropolis of Sheikh Abd al-Qurna at Thebes. Though his tomb has …

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Brooklyn Museum: Egypt

273 ViewsThe Brooklyn Museum is an art museum located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. At 560,000 square feet, the museum is New York City’s third largest in physical size and holds an art collection with roughly 1.5 million works. Located near the Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, Flatbush, and Park Slope neighborhoods of …

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New 7 Wonders of the World

545 ViewsNew 7 Wonders of the World was a campaign started in 2000 to choose Wonders of the World from a selection of 200 existing monuments. The popularity poll was led by Canadian-Swiss Bernard Weber and organized by the New7Wonders Foundation based in Zurich, Switzerland, with winners announced on 7 July 2007 in Lisbon. Wikipedia

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Queen Elizabeth Park, Uganda Safari

962 ViewsThe Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) is Uganda‘s most visited national park. The park was founded in 1952 as Kazinga National Park. It was renamed two years later to commemorate a visit by Queen Elizabeth II.  Queen Elizabeth National Park occupies an estimated 1,978 square kilometers (764 sq mi). The park extends from Lake Georgein the north-east to Lake Edward in …

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Pascale Marthine Tayou

173 ViewsPascale Marthine Tayou is a Cameroonian artist born in Yaounde, Cameroon in 1967. He began his career as an artist in the 1990s, and has carried out exhibitions in Cameroon, Germany, France, and Belgium, among others. (Wikipedia) Captured by: The Bass Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

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Bait Al Dalaleel

145 ViewsBait Al Dalaleel is a historic building in Oman that has been meticulously restored and renovated to represent the authentic style of vernacular architecture in the region. The building serves as a cultural center and museum, showcasing the traditional Omani way of life, architecture, and art. The restoration of Bait Al Dalaleel highlights the …

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African Cultural Heritage Art Gallery

647 ViewsWelcome to the spectacular Cultural Heritage Art Gallery, a one-of-a-kind treasure trove of African art nestled in the scenic outskirts of Arusha, Tanzania! This remarkable gallery boasts one of the most extensive collections of African art you can find, making it a must-see destination for art enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike. Designed by the …

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African Tribal Art Showroom

499 ViewsStep into the world of captivating tribal artistry at Discover African Art, a unique showroom nestled in Clackamas, OR, where every piece has a story to tell. Since its establishment in 2015 by Dave Dahl, a passionate tribal art collector and successful entrepreneur, this treasure trove of over 10,000 sq. ft. has been hand-picked …

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