About 920 results for ‘Egypt’
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Egypt
Egypt Listen/ˈiːdʒɪpt/, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: جمهوريّة مصر العربيّة, is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world. Covering an area of about 1,010,000 square kilometers (390,000 sq mi), Egypt is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan to the south and Libya to the west. Egypt is one of the most populous countries in Africa and the Middle East. The great majority of its over 81 million people live near the banks of the Nile River, in an area of about 40,000 square kilometers (15,000 sq mi), where the only arable land is found. The large areas of the Sahara Desert are sparsely inhabited. About half of Egypt's residents live in urban areas, with most spread across the densely populated centres of greater Cairo, Alexandria and other major cities in the Nile Delta. Monuments in Egypt such as the Giza pyramid complex and its Great Sphinx were constructed by its ancient civilization. Its ancient ruins, such as those of Memphis, Thebes, and Karnak and the Valley of the Kings outside Luxor, are a significant focus of archaeological study. The tourism industry and the Red Sea Riviera employ about 12% of Egypt's workforce. The economy of Egypt is one of the most diversified in the Middle East, with sectors such as tourism, agriculture, industry and service at almost equal production levels. In early 2011, Egypt underwent a revolution, which resulted in the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak after nearly 30 years in power. Presidential elections are scheduled for May 2012.
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CLAVUS : VISITATION, PERSONNAGE AU CALICE
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- Field(s):
- Archaeology
- Coptic language
- North Africa
- Textile
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- Portrayed subject:
- Chalice
- Man
- Prehensility
- Visitation (Christianity)
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- Date:
- 7th century
- Copts
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putti chasseurs et lions
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- Field(s):
- Archaeology
- Coptic language
- North Africa
- Textile
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- Portrayed subject:
- Arrow
- Bow and arrow
- Lion
- Putto
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- Date:
- 4th century
- 5th century
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ARBRE PEUPLE D'OISEAUX
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- Field(s):
- Archaeology
- Coptic language
- North Africa
- Textile
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- Date:
- 6th century
- Copts
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FRAGMENT DE TAPISSERIE POLYCHROME
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- Field(s):
- Archaeology
- Coptic language
- North Africa
- Textile
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- Portrayed subject:
- Rhombus
- Square (geometry)
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- Date:
- 4th century
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Néréides et orant
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- Field(s):
- Archaeology
- Coptic language
- North Africa
- Textile
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- Date:
- 6th century
- 8th century
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Tabula : couple dyonisiaque dansant
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- Field(s):
- Archaeology
- Coptic language
- North Africa
- Textile
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- Portrayed subject:
- Flower
- Flower bouquet
- Leaf
- Man
- Prehensility
- Shield
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- Date:
- 6th century
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COURONNE DE LAURIER FLEURIE
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- Field(s):
- Archaeology
- Coptic language
- North Africa
- Textile
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- Portrayed subject:
- Crown (headgear)
- Flower
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- Date:
- 6th century
- Copts
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CLAVUS : DANSEURS ET ANIMAUX
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- Field(s):
- Archaeology
- Coptic language
- North Africa
- Textile
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- Date:
- 7th century
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TABULA : PORTRAIT FEMININ
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- Field(s):
- Archaeology
- Coptic language
- North Africa
- Textile
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- Date:
- 6th century
- Copts
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thème dionysiaque (?)
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- Field(s):
- Archaeology
- Coptic language
- North Africa
- Textile
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- Portrayed subject:
- Man
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- Date:
- 8th century
- 9th century
- Copts
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DECOR NATURALISTE
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- Field(s):
- Archaeology
- Coptic language
- North Africa
- Textile
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- Date:
- 4th century
- 5th century
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Tissu : samit polychrome ibis et palmettes
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- Field(s):
- Archaeology
- Coptic language
- North Africa
- Textile
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- Portrayed subject:
- Flower
- Ibis
- Palmette
- Plant stem
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- Date:
- 5th century
- 6th century
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chiens et caprinés
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- Field(s):
- Archaeology
- Coptic language
- North Africa
- Textile
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- Portrayed subject:
- Dog
- Frieze
- Goat-antelope
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- Date:
- 11th century
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Ornement de poignet : personnages
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- Field(s):
- Archaeology
- Coptic language
- North Africa
- Textile
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- Portrayed subject:
- Column
- Crus (lower leg)
- Man
- Plant stem
- Prehensility
- Sheep
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- Date:
- 5th century
- 6th century
- Copts
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Tenture (?) : homme tunique jaune ceinture
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- Field(s):
- Archaeology
- Coptic language
- North Africa
- Textile
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- Portrayed subject:
- Man
- Prehensility
- Spear
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- Date:
- 7th century
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deux canards dans un médaillon
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- Field(s):
- Archaeology
- Coptic language
- North Africa
- Textile
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- Portrayed subject:
- Duck
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- Date:
- Copts
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chrisme Alpha et Oméga
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- Field(s):
- Archaeology
- Coptic language
- North Africa
- Textile
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- Portrayed subject:
- Alpha and Omega
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- Date:
- 5th century
- 6th century
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Orbiculus : Aphrodite accroupie
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- Field(s):
- Archaeology
- Coptic language
- North Africa
- Textile
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- Portrayed subject:
- Man
- Prehensility
- Venus (mythology)
- Woman
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- Date:
- 3rd century
- 4th century
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portrait en buste
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- Field(s):
- Archaeology
- Coptic language
- North Africa
- Textile
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- Date:
- 7th century
- Copts
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