Conventional wisdom holds that the ancient Egyptians were obsessed with death. Mummification and tombs of the Pharaohs seem to support this view. And we may also believe their culture was cruel, especially if we accept as fact the bible story of the Egyptian king who ordered the deaths of the first-born sons of the Israelites.
But many modern Egyptologists, including Gayle Gibson, believe the facts point in a completely different direction. They believe that Egyptian culture was based on a deep reverence for life. And they feel the most compelling evidence can be found in artifacts that demonstrate how Egyptians revered the lives of their children.
Find out how ancient Egyptians sought help from their gods to protect children from harm in this Web Exclusive Video: Frightening Amulet.
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30 сен 2024
