Nubian History
Bronze head of the Emperor Augustus, larger than life size, found in excavations at Meroe. It's presence in this distant place has never been satisfactorily explained. |
Bouhen Fort, a western wall of bricks of clay. Dynasty XII (1950-1750 BC). |
Amelia Edwards sketches at Abu Simbel while her sailors clamber over scaffolding to scour one of the royal heads. |
A mural painting on limestone of 4 Palestinian women. Dynasty XII (1890 BC). Beni Hassan, Khnoum-hotep tomb. |
Last Updated: Aug 9th, 2011