Seeing the artefacts found in the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh without having to travel to Cairo Museum. This is the proposal of a photography presentation that shows objects in three dimensions and provides archaeological explanations about the items. The project was developed by doctor Ciro Ferreira da Silva and by Egyptologist Antonio Brancaglion Junior...

It all began with a visit of neurologist and University of São Paulo (USP) professor Ciro Ferreira da Silva to Cairo Museum, in October 2001. With his camera in hands, Silva, who studies ancient Egypt, registered the images of the objects found in the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, which are exhibited at Cairo museum. The items were found by the British Howard Carter, in the Valley of the Kings, southern Cairo, in one of the largest archaeological discoveries of all times, in 1922. "The tomb was practically intact," stated Silva. There, over ten thousand pieces were found as well as the mummy of the pharaoh himself.

Taking all the photographic material, Silva returned to Brazil and added his knowledge of 3D technology to that of archaeologist and Egyptologist Antonio Brancaglion Junior. They both prepared a presentation in which the articles of the tomb of Tutankhamun may be seen without travelling to Egypt. The pictures were taken simultaneously by two cameras placed side by side, imitating the human eyes, and were later aligned on the computer. The pictures are then projected on a Data Show with a filter and special screen, permitting that, while wearing special glasses, the objects may be seen in three dimensions...

Exhibition to show the treasures of Tutankhamun, Isaura Daniel and Mark Ament (translator), ANBA, Brazil, April 16, 2007.

Egypt on Sunday threatened to ban future displays of its ancient artefacts in Germany if Berlin refuses to return a 3,400-year-old bust of Queen Nefertiti for a temporary exhibition.

"(Egypt) will never again organise antiquities exhibitions in Germany if it refuses a request, to be issued next week, to allow the bust of Nefertiti to be displayed in Egypt for three months," antiquities supremo Zahi Hawass told parliament, according to the official MENA news agency.

His comments came after German Culture Minister Bernd Neumann refused to allow the bust of Nefertiti — renowned as one of history's great beauties — to be exhibited in Egypt because it was too delicate to be transported...

Maybe this story should be titled Zahi throws rattle out of the pram in German Nefertiti row.

Egypt threatens German ban in Nefertiti row, AFP via Yahoo! News, USA, April 15, 2007.

cf. Egypt threatens German ban in Nefertiti row, AFP via Middle East Times, Cyprus, April 16, 2007.

cf. Egypt warns Germany in Nefertiti row, AFP via Gulf Times, Qatar, April 16, 2007.

cf. Egypt says never to organize antiquity display in Germany without return of Nefertiti bust, Xinhua via People's Daily, China, April 16, 2007.

Previously:

Nefertiti Is Too Fragile to Visit Egypt, German Minister Says, April 13, 2007.

AWT is delighted to announce The Ancient World Conference to be held at Reading University on 15th and 16th September 2007. This conference presents a series of illustrated lectures from an exclusive and exciting panel of experts covering a range of fascinating and absorbing subjects. We delve from prehistory to the present day examining archaeology and history from new and intriguing angles over a long weekend in comfortable surroundings with like minded people. Just take a look here at the host of experts we have lined up for your education and entertainment.

We are honoured to have film maker and historian who is well known for his thought provoking and exciting television series that have taken him, and us, around the ancient world. We are also pleased to have historian and television presenter lecturing. Both Michael and Bettany will also be doing book signings during the weekend. We are privileged to have Dr Sabry Abdel Aziz, head of the Egyptology Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities, attending too. Our great friend Professor is giving two lectures during the weekend.

adds a fascinating geological angle to the weekend, as will , our astronomy consultant. AWT stalwart and great favourite will also be lecturing. There is also a most stimulating lecture from Professor . We have invited a variety of archaeological societies to host displays and are thoroughly looking forward to a very exceptional weekend.

The Ancient World Conference, Ancient World Tours, Reading University, UK, September 15 - 16, 2007.