Tomb of Osiris Expedition Reveals Abydos Vaults and Jackal Catacombs
Professor Thomas Whittemore leads a thorough Abydos survey uncovering the Osiris temple complex and a long forgotten tomb possibly Osiris himself. Excavations reveal a sacred pool like the Strabo described Memnonium, a buried woman with jewels, a Ptolemaic ibis cemetery, and vast jackal catacombs with mummified remains.
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Egypt Exploration Fund
Osiris
Abydos
Thomas Whittemore
Nonium
Sheshonk
Rehoboam
Jerusalem
Thoth
Jackal Mummies and Abydos Death Symbolism
The jackal of Abydos is linked to Anubis and the Egyptian judgment in the Hall of Maat. The piece argues jackal reverence as a symbol of guidance for the dead in the desert journey from death to life, citing myth, geography, and a desert trek to Kharga Oasis.
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Abydos
Anubis
Osiris
Aalu
Maat
Thoth
Ament
Jackal
Egypt
Sahara
Oasis
Kingdom of
Khargah
Pink Ruged Guest Room Prompting Family Visit Talk
Aunt Anna writes of redecorating a guest room with pink and white rugs sewn from rags, harmonizing with rosebud wallpaper. She hopes her mother and grandmother can visit soon while it is fresh. The mother hesitates, fearing a cold risk for her mother in the country and plans to write Anna about delaying until weather settles.
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Anna
Grandmother
Mother
Lucile
Lucile’s Farm Visit Ends With Fire Alarm
Lucile visits the farm for a rest and warmth from Uncle John and Aunt Anna. A faulty oil heater in her room causes a roomful soot and smoke mess, ruining her yellow crepe negligee and prompting frantic checks as Nan screams for help.
Quiet Easter Hope Derailed by Family Tensions
A narrator recounts a tense visit disrupted by relatives quarrelling over damaged items and harsh language. She plans to sleep elsewhere after learning she must share a room for renovations. Easter rest is spoiled as she admits frequent disappointments.
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Cairo
Qsiris
Tima
Deir
Beni Mansour
Ostreion
Gizeh
Strabo
Hawara
Camden M. Coburn
Alaos
Egyptian Exploration Fund
Abvdos
Lucille
Aunt Anna
John
Uncle John
Star Company
Great Britain
George Requier
Nan
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