Primus Pilus Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 A rare double wooden statue of an ancient Egyptian scribe and his wife has been found in their tomb south of Cairo, Egypt's chief archaeologist said on Monday. The double statue, dating from around 2300 BC, was among a total of five wooden statues found at the tomb in Sakkara, the necropolis of the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis, said Zahi Hawass, chairman of the Supreme Council of Antiquities... Reuters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Octavius Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Too bad no pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rameses the Great Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Quite interesting considering Egyptians made icons and art out of limestone and gold. Wood was at such a premium in Egypt, that was why it was so important for them to hold on to Lebanon from Syria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Octavius Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 For pictures and movie see: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17238153/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.