By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer Colorful Drawings and Inscriptions In Temple of Esna For many years, scholars knew that the Egyptian Temple of Esna was covered in inscriptions. The walls were covered in millennia’s worth of filth, yet one could see that something was there, even if it was challenging to understand … Continued
By: Antonia Wagura / Arab America Contributing Writer I find ancient Egyptian burials very interesting. From getting buried with your wife, slaves, and property to wearing funerary costumes. Egyptians are known for their rich and ritualistic burials whether it was the pharaoh or a noble man in a modest rock-cut tomb, the items that were … Continued
BY: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer Fresh out of the dry sands of Giza, archaeologists have uncovered hundreds of ancient commodities, including statues, sarcophagi, and mummies that have been well-preserved for nearly 2500 years. The discovery comes right on the heels of a forecasted economic decline in Egypt, and it is hoped that … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki/ Arab America Contributing Writer The bidet is often described as a mythical, ethereal bowl that is half toilet half tub. From the usage of just water, to the pony, to the modern day bidet, the concept of hygiene and cleanliness has evolved over time. The bidet is a modern tool that is … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Arab World is a region that traces its origins to hundreds if not, thousands of years ago. The ancient history that is present in the Arab World makes it a fascinating area to study, and one where the field of archaeology is also used to … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Welcome to The Historian’s Toolkit! This is a three-part series focusing on the tools of the trade that historians use to study the past as well as how we can use these tools to learn about a topic of history in the Arab World. The Historian’s … Continued
By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Egyptian Arabic is one of the most well known dialects of Arabic around the world, as many Arab films and music are made in this dialect. However, before the introduction of Arabic to Egypt, the Egyptians spoke Coptic, a descendent of the languages of Ancient Egypt. These … Continued
By Lyric Ludwig / Arab America Contributing Writer In the Arab world, the imagery, reverence, and domestication of cats is a tradition that predates Islam by many thousands of years. Imagery of cats can be found all over the extant art of the ancient Near East, from Assyrian kings hunting and subduing wild lions, to … Continued
By Lyric Ludwig / Arab America Contributing Writer When most imagine armed fighting sports, it’s easy to imagine collegiate European fencing, Kendo and Japanese swordsmanship, and Filipino martial arts, which have all been in the public eye for decades. Imagine, for a moment, a martial art so ancient that it precedes most known systems of … Continued
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