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Glossary of ancient Egyptian terms
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/glossary-of-ancient-egyptian-terms/Terms relevant to ancient Egyptian art, beliefs and technology.
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Funerary texts in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/funerary-texts-in-ancient-egypt/Funerary texts acted as 'travel guides' for the dead in their journey through the underworld. These texts were written on walls, coffins, statues or papyri. They contained all the required passwords and spells for use in the underworld.
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Faience in Egyptian Culture
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/faience-in-egyptian-culture/A dazzling history of a special ceramic material.
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Religion and gods in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/religion-and-gods-in-ancient-egypt/Religion governed life at all levels of Egyptian society.
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The Scribe and Hieroglyphs
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/the-scribe-and-heiroglyphs/Scribes held one of the noblest professions in ancient Egypt and were among the wealthier inhabitants of an artists village.The elevated status of scribes was due to the importance given to Egyptian written language and that only a small percentage of the population was literate.
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Bull Apis - E39829
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/bull-apis-e39829/The life and death of Egyptian god.
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The Light of Immortality
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/the-light-of-immortality/Symbolism of faience in ancient Egypt.
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Preparation for death in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/preparation-for-death-in-ancient-egypt/Ancient Egyptians spent a considerable amount of time and money preparing for their death.
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The underworld and the afterlife in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/the-underworld-and-the-afterlife-in-ancient-egypt/To the ancient Egyptians, the underworld was a dangerous region that one's spirit had to traverse.
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Tombs in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/tombs-in-ancient-egypt/In ancient Egypt a tomb, if built and designed properly, had the power to restore life and give immortality to the dead owner. Tomb architecture was complex and its art in the form of painting, sculpture and script gives a glimpse into the beliefs and daily life of the ancient Egyptians.
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Barka: The Forgotten River
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Now on until 23 July 2023![]()
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Bilas: Body Adornment from Papua New Guinea
Opening 9 June 2023, featuring photographs by Wylda Bayrón.
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