Hood Spotlight

Visit Khmunu and let Djehutyhotep take you on a guided tour of this city that was the center of the cult of Djehuty - the god of wisdom, learning and healing, and the patron of all scribes.

Group Spotlight

Per Ankh. When you look at the images of the ancient Egyptian temples and monuments, do you wonder in amazement about the gods that inspired such tribute? Or the powerful impact ancient Egyptian religion had on the world at large? If you want to discuss and explore these topics, here is your group. It's Egypt's newest group but despite its infancy, it's active and interesting.

Entertainment

Alexandria After Dark is a place where everyone from Egyptians to those pesky Romans can come, have a drink, unwind, and have a good time. If you need to kick back, get your groove on, on the dance floor, or indulge in a nice bath, you should enjoy yourself if you stop by.

Classifieds

• Ancient Worlds Cookbook
• Beginner's Guide

Adopt-an-Inmate from
Megalith Mau's Correctional Facility
Great Cat Necropolis - Per-Bastet - Egypt

Happy 2008 my fellow Egyptians!

It's hard to believe that this is officially my third year as the Egyptian Editor. I love this job and I thank all of you for allowing me to continue on. The new year has certainly been interesting for me, and I hope all of you at the very least are not bored. ;-)

While most of Egypt sat under warm blankets and perhaps by a blazing fire, we managed to have a grand time by Establishing the Celestial Cow. This celebration was a masterpiece, not only was it enjoyable and informative, but also visual perfection. While it's too late to claim prizes, it's not too late to send a Celestial Cow card, decorate your own Celestial Cow to share on the boards for fun, check out the gift shop, or take (my personal favorite) the tour of Where in the West Bank? It was challenging, educational, lovely and downright fun. It made me go, "huh?" and think. Check it out for yourselves. The celebration was well planned, well executed and just a very good time!

In November we got new Scribes and with new Scribes come new ideas. Now Egypt's home board is getting a face lift. I'm sure it will be worth the wait. If you would like to get in on the planning and share your thoughts, go here.

...that Seme and AER have a Bast celebration planned for March. However, there are no details as of this publication. It's long awaited and I hope we finally get to celebrate..hint..hint.

• How Pharaoh sailed to Karnak
  Think you know all there is to know about the temple complex at Karnak? This article may give you pause for thought. I've read it several times and always take something new from it.
• Egypt's Nubian Kings
  I thoroughly enjoyed this article. It's five pages of things I didn't really know or forgot I knew. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. The Nubians left their mark on Egypt. Enjoy the read.
• Surprise Finds at Egypt Temple Change Everything
  A series of surprising discoveries made at the foot of the Temple of Amun at Karnak are causing experts to reconsider the history of this famous religious complex.
• Is She or Isn't She?
  Many people claim to have found Queen Hatshepsut. Can it be proven now? Read the article and decide for yourself.
• Excavation Adventures
  One man's tale of adventure while excavating in the Valley of the Kings. It almost made me feel like Indiana Jones!

Q: What's a cow's favorite moosical note?
A: Beef-flat.

Happy birthday in advance to all our members having birthdays in February and March! You can find them down below. Please stop by their homes and wish them a wonderful day.

February 3 - Merit Sithator
March 17 - An Hatshepsut
March 24 - Muna Ramesses

Well, that's a wrap for the first Egyptian Acta for 2008. Here's hoping you all have an inspired new year and I'm looking forward to reporting on the things to come!

Until Next Time, Egypt!