Our Ancient Egypt

آثارنا المصرية بين الأصل والتقليد

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ان معظم الآثار الموجودة فى السوق، هى آثار مقلّدة وليست حقيقية، حيث يتم تقليدها فى مناطق عديدة فى مصر منها "الاقصر" و"المنيا".
ويتم تقليد التماثيل الأثرية عن طريق عمل صورة طبق الأصل منها بإستخدام حجارة قديمة يتم دفنها، بعد تشكيلها، فى الأرض لمدة تتراوح من ثلاثة شهور إلى ستة شهور فى ظروف معينة، ويتم دهانها ببعض المواد الكيميائية حتى يصعب على غير المختص اكتشاف هذه القطع المقلدة ويتم بعد ذلك بيعها بالملايين، أما العملات والمشغولات الذهبية فيتم تصنيعها بطريقة يصعب كشفها.

ولمنع التلاعب والغش اخترع الدكتور "مصطفى عطية"، رئيس قسم الترميم بكلية الآثار جامعة القاهرة، طريقة للكشف عن مدى أصالة القطع الأثرية، وذلك لكى يحمى الآثار والحضارة المصرية من حوادث السرقة، وقد سجل براءة هذا الإختراع بالإتحاد الأوروبى ووزارة البحث العلمى بـ"بولندا"، حيث أقر علماء أوروبا بأن الطريقة التى تم التوصل إليها يصعب على مافيا سرقة الآثار فى العالم بالرغم من التطور العلمى التغلب عليها حتى بعد مائة عام.

والطريقة المُخترعة تعتمد على إستخدام "الميكروسكوب"، وتكبير الأثر حتى درجة معينة، لكى يتم اكتشاف خاصية فيزيائية تميز الأثر، ويستحيل تكرارها فى القطع المقلدة، حيث أن هذه الطريقة المبتكرة تعتمد على بصمة التوزيع المتفرد لحبيبات المواد الملونة وتكبيرها إلى درجة (100%)، وهى تختلف عن الطرق القديمة التى يستخدمها المجلس الأعلى للآثار، والتى تعتمد على أخذ تفاصيل دقيقة من مكان محدد من اللوحة، وعمل تكبير لها لمعرفة تفاصيلها الفنية الدقيقة، ولكن استطاع المزورون تكبير جميع تفاصيل اللوحة وتزييفها بأدق التفاصيل.

بصمات سرية على الآثار
وهناك العديد من محاولات استبدال آثار حقيقية بأخرى مقلدة، قد تم اكتشافها والكشف عنها، منها إعلان الأثري "قدري كامل"، عن اكتشافه حقيقة استبدال لوحة "أمنمحات"، بلوحة أخرى مزورة أثناء عرضها في اليابان، وذلك عندما تشككك أن اللوحة المعروضة باليابان تختلف عن اللوحة التي سافرت مع المعرض من القاهرة، وهو ما يعني استبدالها بأخرى مزورة، وبناء على هذه الشكوك قام بمقارنة الصور الدقيقة التي التقطها للوحة الأثرية قبل السفر، ومقارنتها باللوحة المعروضة، فإذا به يكتشف العديد من الإختلافات الدقيقة التي لا يمكن للمشاهد العادي اكتشافها، وقد أحدث هذا الحدث ضجة إعلامية كبرى تقرر بعدها وضع بصمات سرية على الآثار قبل سفرها للعرض في دول أخرى.

الفارق بين الأثر الحقيقي والمقلد
إن الفارق بين الأثر الحقيقي والمقلد، يبدأ من نوع وتكوين مادة القطعة الأثرية، فالحجرمهما كان نوعه، تُعرف حقيقته من خلال وزنه، فكلما قل الوزن كان الحجر حقيقياً وقديماً، هذا إلى جانب طريقة نحت التمثال والتناسق الفني البعيد عن العيوب، وطريقة كتابة النصوص والخراطيش الملكية على التمثال، ودقة الحروف وطريقة رسمها وحفرها.
أما بخصوص القطع المعدنية، فهى تختلف تبعاً لنوع المعدن، فإذا أُزيلت الطبقة الأولى وكانت الطبقة التالية بذات اللون، فهي قطعة قديمة وأثرية، وإذا لم تكن كذلك فهي حديثة ومُقلدة.

أما أصالة النسيج فتعرف من نوعه وتاريخ ظهوره، كما يُعرف أيضًا من أسلوب زخرفته وألوانه، والرسوم المصاحبة لكل عصر، وكذلك الأمر في السجاد، الذي أُنتشر تهريبه، فيعرف من الزخرفة، والألوان ومكوناتها، والعقد، وكلها تختلف مع اختلاف العصور، وأماكن الصناعة.
بينما الخزف يُعرف من خلال مادته، وطريقة صناعته، ونوعه وزخرفته التي تختلف بإختلاف العصور.
هذا بالإضافة إلى اللوحات الفنية التى تُعد من أهم الفنون التي يلجأ البعض إلى تقليدها، وتقليد توقيع فنانها بدقة بالغة، ولكن يمكن تحديد حقيقتها من خلال الألوان المستخدمة فيها، ومدى تغيرها مع الزمن وطريقة أسلوب الفنان الأصلي في الرسم واتجاه الفرشاة.

أول متحف للاثار المقلدة
وايمانًا بأن من يقومون بتقليد الآثار بدقة متناهية هم فنانون، تم إقامة أول متحف لمنحوتات"الفراعنة الجدد"، غربي مدينة "الأقصر"تحت رعاية المجلس الأعلى للآثار، وضم هذا المتحف إبداعات الفنانين المنتشرين بطول منطقة "القرنة" الغنية بالآثار الفرعونية من تماثيل ولوحات نحتوها وحفروا نقوشها على كل أنواع الأحجار، على غرار ما أبدعه أجدادهم الفراعنة من تماثيل ومنحوتات.
كما أن هذا المتحف يحكي لزائره عن سبل الحياة اليومية في مصر الفرعونية وحتى اليوم، عبر نماذج مجسمة تصور حياة الريف والحضر، وتتيح للسائح أن يحيا يومًا كاملاً في أي عصر يختاره.

ويهدف المتحف إلى حماية هؤلاء الفنانون من ملاحقة الأجهزة الأمنية التى اعتادت ضبط منحوتاتهم من التماثيل واللوحات الفرعونية، بعد بيعها على أنها قطع أثرية، وليست منحوتات حديثة، والقبض على مشتريها من السياح والمصريين، وإحالتهم إلى المحاكمة بتهمة الإتجار فى الآثار, وذلك بسبب دقة نقوشها ورسومها الفرعونية.

Ancient Egypt Kings And Queens

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King Akhenaton

King Tut

Queen Hatshepsut

Queen Nefertari

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The first room they came to was a fake and it had a hidden door that led to the main chamber. From the main chamber two rooms split off. There was a storage room and the burial chamber where the mummy was laid. Many people died of the so-called curse on King Tut's tomb but we now know that bacteria sealed in the tomb fed on the food in the tomb and killed the workers when it got in their lungs. Carter said later "As my eyes grew accustomed to the light I was struck dumb with amazement". A winged scarab beetle spells out the hieroglyphs " Neb, Kheperu and Re" which mean Tutankhamun.

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Because he was still a child, Tutankhamon was particularly dependent on his advisors. A small group of men stood by ready to assist him with his more challenging responsibilities and decisions.

The most famous of all the kings found in the Valley of the Kings was King Tut. He died in mid-January, 1343 B.C. It is thought that he was murdered by an official because his skull was bashed in and only a person of great importance could get near enough to harm him.

His reign was short-lived and upon his death he quickly faded into the sands of Egypt. Once forgotten, King Tut now remains one of Egypt’s grandest icons. He continues to hold the world’s fascination and yet he still continues to puzzle the world's leading experts. So many stories surround this pharaoh that at times it can be daunting

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It is not known who Nefertari's parents were, but the fact that she never claims the title King's Daughter. Queen Nefertari was one of the Great Royal Wives (or principal wives) of Ramesses II before he ascended the throne and thus occupied a peculiar position in his life in general and in his court in particular: she was his friend, his confidant and the mother of his eldest son.

Among her names were "Hereditary Noblewoman; Great of Favors; Possessor of Charm, Sweetness and Love; Mistress of Upper and Lower Egypt; the Osiris; The King's Great Wife; Mistress of the Two Lands, Nefertari,

Beloved of Mut, Revered Before Osiris.

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Here, on top of the 11 meter high facade, Nefertari is reproduced twice as Hathor, with her cow horns, holding the solar disk on her head, while Ramses appears four times, with different crowns. Their children are represented in minor sizes beside their legs.

In the hall, in the outer sides, there are six rectangular pillars with sistra representing Hathor's Head, while in the other sides, Ramses II and other deities are represented.

On the walls, we can see relieves of Ramses II in the Battle of Kaddesh while Nefertari is watching him. Another scenes show the coronation of Ramses and Nefertari while gods blessing them and other offering scenes.

Behind the Hall, there is a small chamber with a beautiful scene of Hathor setting in a bark and sailing in the Nile marshes.

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Pyramisa isis Facilities

Large outdoor swimming-pool , 24 hours room service , laundry , bank , shopping arcade , and a travel desk .

Aswan Hotels

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Basma Hotel

Pyramisa Isis Corniche Hotel

Pyramisa Isis Island Resort & SPA

Aswan Oberoi Hotel

Cleopatra Hotel Aswan

Sites

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Sharm El- Sheikh

Aswan

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Lodging Features and Amenities

Children Stay Free
Room Service - 24 - Hour
Lounge/Bar/Nightclub Pets Allowed
Mini Bar
Dry Cleaning/Laundry Service
24 Hour Front Desk
Elevator
Safe Deposit Box - Front Desk
Swimming Pool
Unheated Outdoor Pool
Private baths
Business Center
Tennis Courts
Volleyball
Table tennis
Health Club
Board games
Air Conditioned Public Rooms
Conference Rooms
Meeting rooms
Air Conditioned Rooms
Restaurant
TV and Radios
Telephones
Car Park
220 Voltage
First Cataract bar: a soft, refined atmosphere
The Elephantine bar dominating the Nile with an exceptional panorama
The terrace: a view over the Nile and a moment to relax at tea-time to the sound of classical music.

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Rooms

Every one of the 190 rooms, 38 duplexes and 8 villas at the Aswan Oberoi has been designed for peaceful relaxation.
Comfortably furnished and tastefully decorated in soft muted tones, each room leads out onto its own private balcony with dramatic views of the Nile and the desert beyond.
Each room has individually controlled air conditioning, direct-dial telephones and fully marbled bathrooms en-suite, complete with personal toiletry and individual bathrobes.
The magnificent duplex suites are located on two levels with separate sleeping and living/dining areas.
And beyond the main hotel are 8 exclusive villas each leading to its own private garden.
Room and valet service are provided round the clock.
An outstanding feature of the Aswan Oberoi is the magnificent health Spa with its emphasis on rest and rejuvenation.
There is a gymnasium with professional instructors, jogging trails, tennis and swimming, steam and massage rooms, saunas, whirlpool baths and a bracing chill pool.
Outdoors, there is the famous "sand-pit", a soothing traditional remedy for muscular aches and pains and rheumatic problems. And for lumbago sufferers there is a clinic offering specialised treatment and therapeutic massage.
During breaks from treatment, guest can enjoy fresh fruit juices and light snacks in the Lounge

Facilities:
Room Service: 24 hours
Rooms with connecting doors: No (Suites and villas only)
Family rooms available: Yes, 38 suites and 16 half villas
Parking lot: 10 spaces (free of charge)
3 outdoor swimming pool
1 outdoor tennis courts with floodlights
Jogging track
Babysitter
Wheelchair
Doctor/Medical Facilities
Valet service
Safe deposit box
Facsimile
Air-conditioning
Minibar
Radio
Color TV/remote control
Satellite/Channels
Dressing room
Smoke detectors
24 hours on-site security
The hotel is a US government fire safety approved hotel
Hairdresser/Barber
Newsagent/ Books
Souvenir shop
Tobacco shop
Bank

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Lodging Features and Amenities

Restaurants
· THE ORANGERY - Modern style, green and white decor, Indian and Continental cuisine, diet menu available. Open: 24 hours; Seats: 220
· THE NASHWA - Traditional style, gold and maroon decor. French cuisine, silver service. Opening hours: 7:00pm - 11:00pm; Seats: 110
· LA PERLA - Italian decor, modern style, Italian cuisine. Opening hours: 12 noon - 03:00pm and 07:00 - 11:00pm; Seats:100
· THE PERGOLA - Pool side coffee shop, outdoor; Continental, Oriental cuisine, Barbecue and Indian specialties, diet menu available. Opening hours: 9:00am - 6:00pm; Seat:80

Disco
· The Elephantine bar- Traditional style, maroon decor, wooden paneling, 24 hours; Seat:60
· The tower bar - 12th floor with wrap-around glazing, panoramic view of the Nile river and Aswan. (Under renovation)

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Hotel description

Aswan Oberoi is one of Egypt’s most sought-after retreats. Quietly secluded among the gardens of Elephantine Island, the luxuriously appointed resort hotel and its gracious staff have restored many a guest to health and vigour.
Every one of the 190 rooms, 38 duplexes and 8 villas at the Aswan Oberoi has been designed for peaceful relaxation. Each room has individually controlled air-conditioning, direct-dial telephone and TV with satellite channels. The Duplex suites are located on two levels with separate sleeping / dining areas.
An outstanding feature of the Aswan Oberoi is the magnificent health Spa with its emphasis on rest and rejuvenation.

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Basma Hotel Rooms
Basma hotel offers 210 guest rooms & suites. All rooms are equipped with color television (in house movies), private bath & shower, mini bar, telephones with direct international dialing, individually controlled air-conditioning and balconies.

Facilities

24 hour room service
Babysitting baby cots
Foreign exchange
Shopping arcade
Same day laundry service
Free parking
Clinic
Beauty salon
Lush Mediterranean gardens.
Heated Swiming Pool.
Terrace for outdoor dining with breathtaking view.
Interior design with a rich collection of contemporary.
Egyptian artwork.
Wireless internet connection
Conference Room
Business Center
Basma Island

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Cleopatra Hotel rooms

The Room Facilities at Cleopatra Hotel in includes contemporary and luxury items that include: In-room Digital Safety system, Colour Television with remote control, Telephone with IDD Line, Radio, Alarm Clock, VCR, Hangers, Irons and Ironing Board, Mini-bar, Refrigerator, Cable or Satellite television. The rooms are fully air-conditioned and include attached bathrooms that have bathtubs and showers.Coffee making facilities in the room, special rooms for disabled guests,watch pay movies and newspapers in their rooms itself.

Cleopatra Hotel Facilities

The Cleopatra Hotel is the right choice for your business meetings. The corporate travelers will find all necessary facilities available at the conference and meeting rooms of the hotel. The Cleopatra Hotel offers wonderful conference and business facilities.

The Hotel Amenities and Services at Cleopatra Hotel in Aswan mainly include: Laundry and Dry Cleaning 24-hour medical facility, Postage Service, Car parking, 24-hr reception facility and Tour desk.

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Take a felucca ride and enjoy the nearby islands, in particular Kitchener Island, from where Lord Kitchener planned the Sudan campaign and later created a fine botanical garden with many rare species of plants and shrubs. Afterwards, head for the terrace bar at the Old Cataract and enjoy a slow gin and tonic whilst the sun slips down behind the far horizon and a refreshing breeze wafts the evening air.
Temple of Isis, Philae built during the Ptolemaic period, this romantic temple is situated on an island between the Old and New Aswan dams and is reached by a short motor boat ride. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, a great part of the temple still remains and contains many interesting reliefs.

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All of the guest rooms are comfortable and nicely equipped to give a feeling of relaxed luxury.

Maritim Jolie Ville Golf Facilities and services

The hotel features a variety of facilities and services that are sure to meet the needs of both business and leisure travellers.

Other Hotels & Resorts

Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh Facilities

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A passion for water is easily indulged in the terraced pools that feature a thrilling, 80-metre corkscrew slide, a 'lazy river', lagoons, waterfalls, grottos and whirlpools covering 2,500 square metres. Three crescent beaches lead into the world-renowned 'Gardens' coral reefs.
The Water Sports Centre offers an array of water sports and provides lessons, equipment and excursions along the coast.
The frenetic hurly-burly of modern life is relinquished as you set foot into Club Olympus, home to a complete indoor and outdoor gym and aerobics studio. If you're feeling particularly fit, The Racket Centre will provide you with a high-energy game of tennis or squash.
Oasis Kids' Club will amuse and delight the children with fun and educational activities whilst parents can enjoy the freedom to explore the resort's myriad activities.
To maximise your enjoyment with an activity-packed holiday, helpful hints on and off the resort are offered at The Resort Centre.

Marriott Sharm El Sheikh Facilities & Services

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On-site Restaurant
24-hour room service
Coffee Shop
Cocktail Lounge
Complimentary buffet breakfast
Laundry valet
Child care services available
Concierge services
Complimentary newspaper available in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Fax, copying
Safe deposit box at front desk
Rental car desk: Budget

Sharm El-Sheikh Hotels & Resorts

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Maritim Jolie Ville Golf Hotel Resort

Maritim Jolie Ville Resort & Casino

Marriott Sharm El Sheikh Resort

Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh Resort

SHARM EL-SHEIKH

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Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

Sharm el Sheik is situated on the Southern tip of the Sinai peninsula, Egypt. With the Red Sea on one side and the mountains of Mount Sinai on the other.

Sharm El Sheikh which gave the Red Sea an international reputation as one of the world's most extraordinary diving destinations in the Red Sea, Egypt.
The resort of high quality big named hotels, restaurants from around the world, water sports and golf course. As well as some of the best diving and snorkeling in the world, and arguably the best in the world.

Hotels/Resorts
Restaurants
Sports

Maritim Jolie Ville Golf Hotel Resort

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South Sinai Sharm El-Sheikh

The Maritim Jolie Ville is a deluxe hotel situated on a dramatic cliff in South Sinai with breathtaking views overlooking the Red Sea.

Maritim Jolie Ville Golf rooms & Facilities

Maritim Jolie Ville Resort & Casino

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Naama Bay, South Sinai Sharm El-Sheikh

The Jolie Ville Maritim Resort & Casino is located directly at the beach in the diving paradise of the Red Sea, 7 km from downtown of Sharm El Sheikh.

Maritim Jolie Ville Resort has 356 rooms, 10 suites, 1 presidential suite (spread over 42 bungalows), 5 restaurants, 4 bars and a night club. Large fitness club, sports activities and a private beach offer a perfect holiday stay

Other Hotels & Resorts

Marriott Sharm El Sheikh Resort

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Naama Bay-South Sinai Sharm El Sheikh

Naama Bay-South Sinai is located on a private beach overlooking the bay features a diving centre, organized safari trips, watersports and health club. The hotel has a welcoming atmosphere with friendly and hospitable service.

The guest rooms of Marriott Sharm El Sheikh are comfortable and nicely equipped to give a feeling of relaxed luxury. The hotel features a variety of facilities and services that are sure to meet the needs of both business and leisure travellers.

Marriot Sharm El Sheik resort is located on the Sinai Peninsula along the shore of the Red Sea, with its own private beach. There is fabulous diving and snorkeling. There is also an exciting animation team--aerobics, games, safe facilities for children, swimming pool, jacuzzi, swim-up bar, and a fully-equipped health club with gymnasium. There are watersports including water-skiing, windsurfing, parasailing, and world-renowned scuba diving. There is a diving school available with instruction from experts and a breathtaking array of marine life.

Marriott Sharm El Sheikh Facilities & Services

Other Hotels & Resorts

Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh Resort

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Gardens Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai

At the southern extremity of the Sinai Peninsula lies Sharm El Sheikh, where the mountains gradually run down to the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea.

Developed for its spectacular location, this village is world-famous for its coral and aquatic wildlife. The South Sinai is also an important footprint in the chronicles of history. Capturing the warmth of summer all year round, visitors are offered an array of experiences.

Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh is located near to Na'ama Bay and is just five minutes drive from Sharm El Sheikh airport. The resort faces the premier diving site 'The Gardens'
Accommodation.

Designed in two-storey, residential clusters down an escarpment, all 433 guest rooms and suites have marvellous sea views. The rooms are equipped and decorated to the highest standards, each with its own terrace or balcony.
There are 433 guest rooms comprising:
230 King bedrooms
116 Twin bedrooms
Eight Parlour Suites (including four handicapped)
43 Regency Club King bedrooms
16 Regency Club Twin bedrooms
25 Junior Suites "two bays"
Two Royal Villas
Five Executive Suites 'three bays"

Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh Facilities