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Julia HerdmanQuestions in Egyptology 9: Why Did Cleopatra Kill Herself?Juan Luna de San Pedro y Novicio Ancheta Public Domain.May 6, 2021May 6, 2021
Julia HerdmanQuestions in Egyptology 8: Who was Babi / Baba?Babi or Baba, the ‘Bull of the Baboons’ was an early version of Thoth. The earliest evidence of the worship of Babi and baboons comes from…May 5, 2021May 5, 2021
Julia HerdmanQuestions in Egyptology 7: Did the Ancient Egyptians go to Sea?Advertisement — New Mini-history of Champollion by Julia HerdmanMay 4, 2021May 4, 2021
Julia HerdmanQuestions in Egyptology 6: Did Anubis Have a Magic Eye? — Julia Herdman BooksMay 2, 2021May 2, 2021
Julia HerdmanHow Long Did it Take to Mummify a Pharaoh?The preservation of the body was an essential part of ancient Egyptian funerary belief and practice. The burial customs began with wrapping…Apr 29, 2021Apr 29, 2021
Julia HerdmanThe Royal Cartouche — was it an amulet or a protective magic circle?Apr 28, 2021Apr 28, 2021