spinalskies: Some pharaohs I think. These are shabtis! Shabtis are figures buried with the dead to help them with work in the afterlife. Ancient Egyptians believed that the afterlife had many similarities to the physical word, except it was forever and wonderful. For example, in the afterlife, Pharaohs, and other stately figures would still need a cook a cleaner a maintenance worker a cat guy Instead of sacrificing the real people who would do this in the physical world, they would have these lil’ shabtis made to do their bidding in the afterlife. MORE on shabtis! Thanks for coming to the Museum!
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spinalskies:

Some pharaohs I think.

These are shabtis!

Shabtis are figures buried with the dead to help them with work in the afterlife. Ancient Egyptians believed that the afterlife had many similarities to the physical word, except it was forever and wonderful.

For example, in the afterlife, Pharaohs, and other stately figures would still need

  • a cook
  • a cleaner
  • a maintenance worker
  • a cat guy

Instead of sacrificing the real people who would do this in the physical world, they would have these lil’ shabtis made to do their bidding in the afterlife.

MORE on shabtis!

Thanks for coming to the Museum!

Something to show your mummy. A bit of linen used to wrap an Ancient Egyptian mummy. It’s incredible what is and isn’t preserved by time. The desert of Egypt today, so full of sand, and rock and little else, also wonderfully preserves a way of life from so long ago.
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Something to show your mummy.

A bit of linen used to wrap an Ancient Egyptian mummy. It’s incredible what is and isn’t preserved by time. The desert of Egypt today, so full of sand, and rock and little else, also wonderfully preserves a way of life from so long ago.

Canopic Jar. Not the top to a jar full of tasty cookies, but a jar full of an ancient organ.
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Canopic Jar. Not the top to a jar full of tasty cookies, but a jar full of an ancient organ.

Ancient Egyptian Beer Cup#BEERHACK #SANDHACK At first look, this seems like just about the lamest cup there ever could be. I mean with the pointed bottom, this cup would just roll off the table, depriving you of that tasty, tasty beverage. But in what might be the greatest Ancient Egyptian secret OF ALL TIME, the design of this cup allows you to place it firmly in the sand.-Out on the Nile, just lazing about thinking about all the great Lost references that are based on your culture? You can safely doze off, and put your cup in the sand.-Playing a game of senet with your bros? You can celebrate your win with your hands in the air, and firmly put your cup in the sand.-Out sight seeing at the pyramids, just want to to take in the view? You can feel secure your beer is safe and put your cup in the sand. I mean, this is the one guys. The greatest Ancient Egyptian sand hack.WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH BEER? The other question here, is why am I talking so much about beer? The connection between Ancient Egyptians and alcohol is fascinating, and ironically, it’s for the health benefits. Today, drinking water in cities like Toronto is heavily treated and cleaned, providing us with healthy, safe water. However, water when it comes from a river, like the Nile, or has been out in the sun stagnating all day, can be very dangerous when consumed. By adding small amounts of alcohol to the mix, water could be treated by the Ancient Egyptians for nasty bugs, bacteria and other harmful ingredients.
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Ancient Egyptian Beer Cup

#BEERHACK #SANDHACK

At first look, this seems like just about the lamest cup there ever could be. I mean with the pointed bottom, this cup would just roll off the table, depriving you of that tasty, tasty beverage.

But in what might be the greatest Ancient Egyptian secret OF ALL TIME, the design of this cup allows you to place it firmly in the sand.

-Out on the Nile, just lazing about thinking about all the great Lost references that are based on your culture? You can safely doze off, and put your cup in the sand.

-Playing a game of senet with your bros? You can celebrate your win with your hands in the air, and firmly put your cup in the sand.

-Out sight seeing at the pyramids, just want to to take in the view? You can feel secure your beer is safe and put your cup in the sand.

I mean, this is the one guys. The greatest Ancient Egyptian sand hack.

WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH BEER?

The other question here, is why am I talking so much about beer? The connection between Ancient Egyptians and alcohol is fascinating, and ironically, it’s for the health benefits.

Today, drinking water in cities like Toronto is heavily treated and cleaned, providing us with healthy, safe water. However, water when it comes from a river, like the Nile, or has been out in the sun stagnating all day, can be very dangerous when consumed.

By adding small amounts of alcohol to the mix, water could be treated by the Ancient Egyptians for nasty bugs, bacteria and other harmful ingredients.

Mummy Boy. This kid won Halloween Day @ROMToronto. My only regret is that we didn’t get this photo taken up in Ancient Egypt.
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Mummy Boy.

This kid won Halloween Day @ROMToronto. My only regret is that we didn’t get this photo taken up in Ancient Egypt.

Spent some time in @ROMToronto’s Conservation labs. Here’s some of what I saw. I know, too awesome.

The glass is an amazing story of restoration.

The pottery shards represent ancient Post-It notes. 

The Ancient Egyptian statue is a very misguided attempt at conservation and profit.

The painting is just an incredible example of what our team can do.

I LOVE this one. “Thank you volunteers.” HUGE shout out #summerclub2012!
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I LOVE this one. “Thank you volunteers.” HUGE shout out #summerclub2012!

Lots of love for @romtoronto’s #summerclub2012!
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Lots of love for @romtoronto’s #summerclub2012!

Even Ancient Egyptians had to deal with little sisters! #summerclub2012
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Even Ancient Egyptians had to deal with little sisters! #summerclub2012

Ancient Egyptian Portraits! 

Ancient Egyptian portraits portrayed people in their absence. They were used as substitute, and were created to keep the persons essence alive. During the early periods, only Pharaohs would have artists create portraits of them. However portraits gained popularity with the upper class people of Ancient Egypt who had enough money to afford having one made.

This is Egyptomania 2’s modern day creation of Egyptian portraits! We took photos, and painted and decorated them to recreate our look. They were so fun to make!

#summerclub2012-One of the city’s most creative and diverse summer camps for over sixty years, we offer an exciting array of fun, activity-based programs inspired by the collections and research of a world-class museum. Our huge variety of offerings ensures that you’ll find a program to match your interests! The ROM’s fascinating galleries, authentic artifacts and outstanding professional staff guarantee that your camp experience will be hard to beat.