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This is absolutely amazing! Highlighting the hieroglyphs and explaining what they mean is amazing. Having been to the tombs, it was a bit annoying not knowing w

by doix 3y ago

This is absolutely amazing! Highlighting the hieroglyphs and explaining what they mean is amazing. Having been to the tombs, it was a bit annoying not knowing what anything meant. Lots of picture taking and then looking stuff up later + asking our guide. For those unaware, guides aren't allowed into the tombs in the Valley of the Kings/Queens. I couldn't help but think that some AR glasses that could overlay some explanations in the tombs would be absolutely amazing. This is a close second, I'm not sure if it's my brain filling in some gaps, but I really feel like I'm there again.

lukehollis 3y ago
Thanks so much for mentioning this--I always wanted this too while I work at these sites! This tour took so many hours staring at Netherworld snakes reading the Book of the Gates, but there's so much more that could be added about the wall paintings. The Time snake in the depths in the Netherworld still mystifies me.. and the Barque of the Earth! Wonders. OsirisNet has good interpretations for going deeper: https://osirisnet.net/tombes/pharaons/ramses1/e_ramses1_01.htm https://osirisnet.net/tombes/pharaons/ramses1/e_ramses1_01.h... And the Darnell's Netherworld Books book is awesome: https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Egyptian-Netherworld-Books-Writings/dp/1628371277 https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Egyptian-Netherworld-Books-Wr... Or for audio, Dominic Perry's amazing podcast with the 2 part narration of the Book of Gates: https://www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com/175-in-the-hall-of-the-duat-king/ https://www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com/175-in-the-hall-of-th... AR in these tombs would be amazing!
spondylosaurus 3y ago
Why aren't guides allowed into the tombs? Sounds like there might be an interesting story behind the rule...
- doix 3y ago
  I believe the official reason is to be respectful to the dead, but I suspect there is a lot practicality to it as well. The tombs aren't that big, there isn't really room for crowds to stand around a guide while they explain stuff. By not having guides, people go in-out quicker and it's easier to move around in there. If you do the free explore thing on OP's site, you might get a sense of the size. Imagine 10's of 30 people groups crowded inside those tombs, it would be a nightmare.

by doix 3y ago

lukehollis 3y ago

Thanks so much for mentioning this--I always wanted this too while I work at these sites! This tour took so many hours staring at Netherworld snakes reading the Book of the Gates, but there's so much more that could be added about the wall paintings. The Time snake in the depths in the Netherworld still mystifies me.. and the Barque of the Earth! Wonders. OsirisNet has good interpretations for going deeper: https://osirisnet.net/tombes/pharaons/ramses1/e_ramses1_01.htm https://osirisnet.net/tombes/pharaons/ramses1/e_ramses1_01.h... And the Darnell's Netherworld Books book is awesome: https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Egyptian-Netherworld-Books-Writings/dp/1628371277 https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Egyptian-Netherworld-Books-Wr... Or for audio, Dominic Perry's amazing podcast with the 2 part narration of the Book of Gates: https://www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com/175-in-the-hall-of-the-duat-king/ https://www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com/175-in-the-hall-of-th... AR in these tombs would be amazing!

spondylosaurus 3y ago

Why aren't guides allowed into the tombs? Sounds like there might be an interesting story behind the rule...

doix 3y ago
I believe the official reason is to be respectful to the dead, but I suspect there is a lot practicality to it as well. The tombs aren't that big, there isn't really room for crowds to stand around a guide while they explain stuff. By not having guides, people go in-out quicker and it's easier to move around in there. If you do the free explore thing on OP's site, you might get a sense of the size. Imagine 10's of 30 people groups crowded inside those tombs, it would be a nightmare.