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Conservation and Restoration in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo Nacho Ares describes a behind-the-scenes visit to an important part of the famous museum.

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New Perspectives in UK Museums Simon Stephens looks at many museums with newly opened (or planned) Egyptology displays.

26 Luxor: the view from aboveA new look at some of the great monuments

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32 Solar Alignments in Egyptian TemplesMany of Luxor’s temples are orientated towards the

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The Berlin Amarna Princess Peter Funnell describes this Egyptian Masterpiece.

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The Egypt Exploration Society In the second of a series of articles, Christopher Naunton looks at the role of the EES in 2009.

The Market on the Riverbank Charlotte Booth joins Rosalind & Jac Janssen to explain how ancient Egyptians ‘bought and sold’.

52 Per Mesut: for younger readers Hilary Wilson looks at Horus, Son of Isis.

57 Don’t miss ... The Tomb of Menna A brief look at a remarkable tomb in Luxor.

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April/May 2009 VOLUME 9, NO 5: ISSUE NO. 53

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