Multilingualism along the Nile
The dynamic, multicultural society of ancient Egypt.
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Beyond the Nile
Articles accompanying the exhibition Beyond the Nile: Egypt and the Classical World, which explores the artistic interplay among Greece, Rome, and Egypt from the Bronze Age to Roman times. On view at the Getty Center, March 27–September 9, 2018.
Conserving an Ancient Obelisk
Conserving the tallest object ever displayed at the Getty.
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Egyptian Ship Model Sheds Light on Bronze Age Warfare and Religion
A tiny model ship reveals much about ancient Mediterranean naval history.
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Obelisks on the Move
How do you move a giant stone obelisk?
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Egyptian Obelisks and Their Afterlife in Ancient Rome
An obelisk journeys to LA.
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