Meidum Collection

Painting depicting Meidum geese
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty XXI. Painting depicting Meidum geese

Geese, detail of a panel from the Mastaba of Itet, wife of Nefermaat
LRI3598543 Geese, detail of a panel from the Mastaba of Itet, wife of Nefermaat, Meidoum (painted limestone) by Egyptian; length: 173 cm; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs (colour litho)
3630282 Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs)

Tomb of Nofre Ma, an Egyptian of the Third Dynasty, at Meidoum (engraving)
1613894 Tomb of Nofre Ma, an Egyptian of the Third Dynasty, at Meidoum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb of Nofre Ma)

The Pyramid of Meydoon, opened by Professor Maspero, 13 December 1881 (engraving)
1060476 The Pyramid of Meydoon, opened by Professor Maspero, 13 December 1881 (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pyramid of Meydoon)

Pyramide of Ellahoun, Meidoum and Sakkarah, c1808. Artist: Antoine Berthault
Pyramide of Ellahoun, Meidoum and Sakkarah, c1808

Rahotep and Nofret
Seated painted limestone statue of Rahotep with his wife Nofret(members of the royal family of the Fourth Dynasty) from their tomb in Meidum, Egypt

Ankhirptah, tomb relief. Egypt
Tomb relief depicting Ankhirptah, judge and scribe. Polychromed limestone. Old Empire. 6th Dynasty. 2700-2170 BC. Meidum, Egypt. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

EGYPT: MEIDUM PYRAMID, 1878. Photograph, 1878, by Auguste Mariette-Bey

Egypt, Meidum, Pyramid of Snefru
Egypt - Meidum - Pyramid of Snefru, Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV

Egypt, Cairo, Fresco from the mastaba of Nofret and Rahotep at Meidum, fourth dynasty Egyptian Museum, Old Kingdom, Egyptian art

Egypt, Upper Egypt, Meidum, pyramid of Snefru, east and north side
Egypt - Maydum. Pyramid of Snefru, east and north side. Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV

Relief with sphinx, from Nineveh
Persian civilization, 7th century b.C. Relief with sphinx, 645-640 b.C. From Nineveh

Egypt, Upper Egypt, Meidum, The pyramid of Sneferu
Egypt - Maydum. The pyramid of Snefru. Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV

Egypt, Meidum, Mastaba of Rahotep and Nofret
Egypt - Meidum - Mastaba of Rahotep and Nofret, Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV

Painted limestone sculptural group depicting Rahotep and Nofret from Meidum, Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV. Painted limestone sculptural group depicting Rahotep and Nofret. From Meidum, Egypt

Nofret statue
Painted limestone statue of Nofret(a member of the royal family of the Fourth Dynasty) from a tomb in Meidum, Egypt. When the undisturbed mastaba tomb was discover in 1871 by Albert Daninos

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"Exploring the Ancient Wonders of Meidum" Step into the captivating world of Meidum, an archaeological site in Egypt that holds a treasure trove of historical artifacts and stunning artwork. One such masterpiece is the painting depicting Meidum geese, showcasing the artistic prowess of ancient Egyptians. Delving deeper, we discover a mesmerizing detail from the Mastaba of Itet, wife of Nefermaat - a panel adorned with intricate carvings portraying graceful geese. These delicate depictions offer us a glimpse into their reverence for nature's beauty. As we wander through this mystical land, we encounter the Mortuary Temple attributed to Sneferu - known as the false pyramid due to its unique structure. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to human ingenuity and ambition during ancient times. The allure continues with enchanting hieroglyphs etched onto stone tablets. These colorful lithographs transport us back in time, unraveling stories and secrets hidden within each symbol. Journeying further, we stumble upon engravings from Nofre Ma's tomb - an Egyptian belonging to the Third Dynasty. The detailed illustrations on these walls provide insights into their beliefs and rituals surrounding death and afterlife. Our exploration takes us to Professor Maspero's groundbreaking discovery -the Pyramid of Meydoon- which captivated audiences worldwide when it was opened in 1881. This awe-inspiring monument leaves us awestruck at its grandeur even today. Antoine Berthault's exquisite artwork captures three pyramids: Ellahoun, Meidoum, and Sakkarah; transporting us visually across different eras while highlighting their enduring magnificence. Moving away from pyramids but not less fascinating are Ankhirptah's tomb relief sculptures that depict scenes from daily life in ancient Egypt – offering glimpses into their customs and traditions beyond burial practices alone.