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The Goddesses of Philae Temple: Egyptian Art as a ‘Magical Machine’.
Author: Sian PhillipsJuly 22, 2026
Egypt. Say the name and a host of iconic images are brought forth in your mind’s eye: The Great Pyramids, The Sphinx, King Tutankhamun’s funeral mask, walls filled with hieroglyphs, to name but a few. All of these could be seen as expressions of Egyptian art and architecture, but really, they seem to go far [...]
Travelling Beyond: Egypt Explorations with New Acropolis India
Author: Sukesh MotwaniMay 1, 2024
Part 1 – Upper Egypt. New Acropolis India’s ‘Travelling Beyond’ initiative curated its inaugural exploration, a 10-day journey to Egypt in January 2024. Led by a senior instructor on Egyptian Symbolism and a very good local Egyptologist guide, the trip immersed its 32 participants in the culture, history, mythology, and philosophy of ancient Egypt. While [...]