The Thoth Review and World Report
NEWSFLASH! New images of King Tutankhamen to be revealed this Sunday on the National Geographic Channel! Check your local listings for air times, but don't miss out.
For the first time in 25 years, Tutankhamen has been removed from his sarcophagus and sent for CT examination. Tackling the question of his death as well as reconstructing the face of the elusive boy-king, Egyptian scientists work on the new CT scan findings for new answers. Entitled "King Tut's Final Secrets" this is certain to be a must-see for any fan of Ancient Egypt. Check out National Geographic for more information.
Look for another installment of archaeological news of Egypt in our next Thoth Review, release date July 1st. Until then, if you have interesting news for Egyptians to read about, let us know in our Announcements thread.
Spring has Sprung and We are Wrung...OUT that is!
SpringFest has come and gone in Egypt with mixed feelings. Amidst a flurry of activities, we are literally exhausted from running from world to world enjoying the most excellent activities and events to date! Egypt's celebration highlighted the Grand Egyptian Festival the Beautiful Feast of the Valley celebrated each year at the beginning of the inundation season. In the Procession of Amun, we recreated (sort of!) the parade following the Priests of Amun while they carried the Great Hidden One through the streets of the grand city of Waset and across the Nile in order to commune with the spirits of the gods. Free flowing beer was supplied by the Drunken Hathor Oracle Booth and several contests were held.
Winning second place on the Best of Fest Social Activities category, the Amun's Puzzle Scavenger Hunt kept celebrants hopping, scouring through homes and places in Egypt, looking for those elusive puzzle pieces. My hat goes of to Clodia Cicero and Leela Antonius who found the most puzzle pieces and are now in need of a new pair of reading glasses. Well done ladies!!
Other events included Do it Yourself Pottery, with many thanks to Sesh Ked Hatshepsut for rendering our lovely designs into gorgeous pottery souvenirs (See the Springfest plate above as some of his wonderful work!). Name that Room was another event for contestants to guess the name of each room in a common Egyptian home. Winners with four right guesses each were Feline Thutmose and Caileadair Etana. Another job well done!!
Best of Homes Awarded!!
At the end of SpringFest, Best Homes was awarded to competitors who threw their hats in the ring to be judged by a venerable panel of judges. Winners for Egypt were:
GOLD - Queen Tiy Amenhotep
SILVER - Nefertare Mentuhotep
BRONZE - nilaja Amenhotep
A hearty congratulations ladies!!
With all major celebrations, there are always people in the wings who helped, but rarely get the kudos they properly deserve. The Order of the Golden Fly was given to those who showed bravery in the face of battle or opposition. To those of you who came through to help Egypt this Spring, I am eternally grateful for your support and friendship and include you in this prestigious group for you have served Egypt well.
Shop 'Til You Drop!
After much blood, sweat and tears, the Virtual Bazaar has opened in Egypt! Boasting more than 10 shops (and always looking for new shop keepers), the bazaar is the best in one-stop shopping for graphics for your per, virtual gifts, avatars and perhaps some amusement along the way. Stop on in see all that we have to offer!
New? Here's some help!
Em Hotep! Welcome to AW Egypt - post your introduction or questions
Living in Egypt - The Egyptian decoration source thread
Arachne's Web FAQ & Helpcenter - for quick help on graphics or code
Lotus Horemheb, Egypt World Editor
