Scenes and Minor Arts of the Playful and Naughty Monkey in Ancient Egypt

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Tourism Guidance Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, University of Suez Canal.

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Monkeys were prominent animals in ancient Egypt not only because they were considered sacred but also because they were widely kept as pets or trained animals, playing significant roles in the daily lives of the ancient Egyptians.
This study focuses on non-religious depictions of monkeys, which aims to illuminate the playful and naughty moments featuring monkeys in ancient Egypt. The depictions of these scenes were compiled from private tombs across Egypt, spanning from the Old Kingdom to the New Kingdom. Notable locations include the tombs of Meidum, Giza, El-Kab, Saqqara, Al-Qurna, and the tombs of Abu Al-Naga. Additionally, the research seeks to examine the minor arts that portray the naughty and playful nature of ancient Egyptian monkeys. The research relies on the analytical descriptive approach, which explains the scenes depicted on the walls of the tombs of the ancient Egyptians. The methodology of this research relies on descriptive data and meticulous analysis to achieve its objectives

 

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