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Naos

History; Egyptian history

Shrine in which divine statues were kept, especially in temple sanctuaries.

Nebu

History; Egyptian history

This is the Egyptian word for gold, which was considered a divine metal, it was thought to be the flesh of the gods. Its polished surface was related to the brilliance of the sun.

Nome

History; Egyptian history

A province of ancient Egypt - there were 42 nomes.

Djew

History; Egyptian history

This means mountain. The Egyptians believed that there was a cosmic mountain range that held up the heavens. This mountain range had two peaks, the western peak was called Manu, while the eastern ...

Colossus

History; Egyptian history

A more then life size statue, often of a kings, but also of gods and even private individuals. These huge statues usually flank the gates or pylons of temples. They are believed to act as ...

Coffin texts

History; Egyptian history

Texts written inside coffins of the Middle Kingdom that are intended to direct the souls of the dead past the dangers and perils encountered on the journey through the afterlife. More than 1,000 ...

Coffin

History; Egyptian history

A container for a mummy. It could be a rectangular box or anthropoid (human) shaped. The word coffin is often interchanged with sarcophagus, although strictly the latter refers to the outer stone ...