Lake Mareotis in Ancient Egypt
Egypt

Lake Mareotis in Ancient Egypt


http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2004/720/heritage.htm
"In ancient times Lake Mareotis was a pleasure resort and watering spot surrounded by market gardens. " Al Ahram Weekly article about the occupation of Egypt in the Greek, Roman and following periods.




- Egyptology 2004 - A Review
http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/print/2004/723/heritage.htm "From the Mediterranean bed to Kom Al-Dikka, from Akhmim to Sinai, from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo to Basle and Germany and from auction halls in Europe and America to Egypt, there were several...

- Zahi Hawass On Ice9
http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2004/710/he2.htm Zahi Hawass has an article in Al Ahram Weekly talking about ICE9 and, amongst other things, the French presentation of their "discovery" of a new chamber in the Great Pyramid. In it he has a go at the International...

- International Congress Of Egyptologists
http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2004/710/he1.htm A summary of the ups and downs of the ninth Congress, which is held every four years. This is a very good overview, describing everything from the chaotic organization of the conference centre in which it was...

- National Museum Of Egyptian Civilisation's First Phase Is Nearing Completion
http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2004/695/eg11.htm "Journalists and photographers gathered at the elegant Ministry of Culture edifice last Tuesday to witness the official nod to the long-awaited National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation, planned to display...

- Dialogue With Amun
http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2004/685/heritage.htm Al-Ahram Weekly article about the past of Siwa Oasis. This is the first issue of a two-parter and puts Siwa into its historical context, from Palaeolithic times until the Muslim invasion in 641AD. There...



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