Tracing the sacred geography of the Nile through ancient myth
In short: Explore the landscape of ancient Egyptian belief in this conversation with Egyptologist Garry Shaw. This video follows a northward journey from Aswan to the Mediterranean, uncovering the religious significance of Egypt's most storied locations.
In this interview, Egyptologist and author Garry Shaw presents a unique geographical approach to mythology. Rather than a standard thematic study, the discussion follows a route from the southern border at Aswam up to the Mediterranean coast.
The conversation deep-dives into specific sites of profound mythological and religious importance, including Saqqara, Pi-Ramesses, and Tell-el-Amarna, illustrating how the Nile river served as a corridor for ancient spiritual traditions.
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