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The Ancient Egyptians For Dummies” /> Thats’ for me!!

I’ve bought loads of the “Dummies” books. Mostly to learn how to do various things on my pc. They’re great value and have really taught me so much.

So I was intrigued to see this title, “The Ancient Egyptians For Dummies“. I wasnt’ sure what I’d make of it. But I’d highly recommend it as a great read before you take your Nile Cruise and a great companion to take with you.

It follows the standard “Dummies” approach with over three hundred and fifty pages which provide a wealth of information. It’s a book you can dip in and out of, and, as you journey down the Nile, you can come back to the ship and read up on what you’ve just seen.

The chapters cover the geography and a broad and full history of ancient Egypt, royal women, food and entertainment, disease and medicine, religion, mumification, art and hieroglyphics, temples and tombs.

There is a mass of information and the book is well written and easy to read. It’s available in good bookshops or can be ordered online at Amazon.

I would really recommend it as a “one-stop” introduction to Ancient Egypt and I’m sure it will make your Nile Cruise even more informative and enjoyable.

Just received my latest copy of “Ancient Egypt Magazine” (August/September issue) and read that there is a major new exhibition at the World Museum in Liverpool, about 25 miles from our offices. The new display will show some one thousand five hundred objects from its Egyptian collection.

It says that one of its’ great resources, the unique, vividly coloured belt of the last great Pharaoh, Ramses III, is going on display for the first time since the Second World War.

It sounds like an extensive exhibition and I’ll make sure that I pop down over the next few weeks. You can find more about “Ancient Egypt Magazine” at their website and also more about the exhibition in Liverpool at www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Day Three of my “Essential Websites” recommendations.

Yesterday I recommended Sue Bayfield’s “Reflections In The Nile” as a “must-visit” resource for you.

Today I’m going to mention, for the second time on the blog” a fabulous treasure-trove of wonderful resources for you. Its’ the “Eternal Egypt” website that Sue writes for periodically. (Which, by the way, shows how much her writing is valued by such a top authority).

The “Eternal Egypt” website describes itself like this:-

…Welcome to Eternal Egypt, which brings to light over five thousand years of Egyptian civilization. Eternal Egypt is a living record of a land rich in art and history, people and places, myths and religions. The stories of Eternal Egypt are told using the latest interactive technologies, high-resolution imagery, animations, virtual environments, remote cameras, three-dimensional models and more.

There are many ways to begin your journey through Eternal Egypt. The guided tour is a quick way to experience the best that the site has to offer. You can also begin with one of the cultural highlights below, or make your own discoveries using one of the many other ways to explore…

Please pop over and explore this wonderful resource. It will really put you in the mood for your forthcoming Nile Cruise.

Carrying on my recommendations for excellent sites and resources to prepare you for your forthcoming Nile Cruise I’d like to highly recommend Sue Bayfield’s wonderful journal “Reflection In The Nile“.

I’ve recommended Sue’s site before and cannot recommend it highly enough. If you are looking for a real “feel” for Egypt then Sue has it. Sue is a true lover of Egypt and I love her writing, knowledge and enthusiasm. If you havent’ visited Egypt before reading Sue’s journal will make you want to go, if you’ve been before then Sue’s writing will make you want to go back again.

Highly recommended!!