Ancient Egyptian Jewelry: Headdresses in Ancient Egypt

Every crown tells a story. Here the two tall plumes, cow horns, solar disk, modius, vulture headdress and double uraeus are clear iconographic links with the cults of Hathor, Amun and Mut.

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What I love about this book is that it takes you directly from the minute ancient Egypt had its first Pharaoh till the very end of the Pharaonic system.

However, though it spots important female public figures in ancient Egypt like Hatshepsut and Cleopatra, it pretty much stops there. But this is understandable, because the book is basically about male Pharaohs.

You can find more information or purchase the book here. I guess it costs around 20~30 Dollars.

This books is pretty much like the Chronicle of the Pharaohs book, except for that this one is dedicated to female pharaohs and queens of ancient Egypt.

If you get this book and the previous one you will find out that they have so much in common, they both capitalize on important events in the ancient Two Lands and notable characters.

Find out more about this book or purchase it here, it costs around $19.39 US.

Pictures: Crowns of Cow Horns, Solar Disk, Modius, Vulture Headdress and Double Uraes.

Bust of Nefertiti

The Gurob Head of Queen Tiy

Wigs and Hairdressing in Ancient Egypt

The Vulture Headdress and Uraeus