Articles to download

• Imaging Ancient Egypt: Abu Simbel Old and New (Adobe PDF format)

Images to download

• Hatshepsut’s temple at Deir el Bahri (11.9MB, ZIP archive)
• Meidum Pyramid – probably built by Sneferu (4.6MB, ZIP archive)

Fact: Red, found in the naturally occurring oxidised iron could symbolise both the forces of danger and forces of regeneration.

LEFT: Military men with a leopard on a lead, south colonnade, Hatshepsut's temple, Deir el Bahari, 18th Dynasty.

PHOTO: HEATHER TURNMORE