Highlighting Some Important Gemstones in Ancient Egypt ( From Predynastic till the end of Graeco-Roman Period) | ||||
| The Scientific Journal of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Alexandria University | ||||
| Article 11, Volume 17, Issue 2, December 2020, Page 179-194 PDF (1.86 MB) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/thalexu.2020.33119.1022 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
tarneem bayoumy  1; Zainab elsokaily2
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| 1department of tourism management and cultural heritage , faculty of tourism and hotels , Matrouh University | ||||
| 2Higher Institute of Tourism and Hotels, El Seyouf, Alexandria | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Highlighting some Important Gemstones in Ancient Egypt ( From Predynastic till the end of Graeco-Roman Period) Throughout history many cultures have used stones, metals and gems as key elements in their religious and spiritual systems as well as decorative items. Among these were the ancient Egyptians who made excellent use of gemstones as early as the predynastic period and continued during the Graeco-Roman period. Gemstones were used primarily in jewelry, amulets and decorative items, besides their religious significance and healing properties. This study focuses on three of the most common gemstones in Ancient Egypt ; Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, and Carnelian. The paper aims at displaying the uses of these three stones, sources religious contexts and symbolism of their colors till the Roman period in Egypt which could help tour guides explain in museums and scenes related. The study starts with a main introduction of gemstones and then it displays these three stones in ancient Egypt in regards to uses, sources, religious significance and color symbolism. The study ends with a main conclusion | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Gemstones; Ancient Egypt; Lapis Lazuli; Turquoise; Carnelian | ||||
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