by Nerine Dorman | Jun 25, 2026 | Shemu Articles
Ted Loukes shares some of the highlights visitors can expect on the West Bank in Luxor Many of us have done those tours that include a handful of days on a cruise ship between Luxor and Aswan, and they usually include a start or finish day in Luxor itself – cramming...
by Nerine Dorman | Jun 10, 2026 | Shemu Articles
Sandra Visser takes us on a brief foodie fact-finding mission to discover what ancient Egyptians enjoyed dishing up. BREAD AND BEER formed the basis of both rich and poor ancient Egyptians’ diet. Bread was made from wheat and barley, while the latter was also used to...
by Nerine Dorman | Jun 4, 2026 | Shemu Articles
Nerine Dorman has a glance at the life and times of one of modern Egyptology’s forerunners FOR CENTURIES, MANY of ancient Egypt’s splendours were hidden beneath the sands, largely forgotten; however ancient Egypt’s mystique lingered, inspiring everyone from...
by Nerine Dorman | May 28, 2026 | Shemu Articles, Society News
FIRSTLY, WE WOULD like to thank our outgoing copy editor and writer Jane Mulder for her many years of loyal service. SHEMU would not be where it is today without your valuable contribution. That being said, we would like to give a warm welcome to our new copy editor,...
by Nerine Dorman | May 19, 2026 | Society News
Intrepid explorers during ancient times sailed the seas in search of adventure and fortune, facing great dangers in their fragile wooden vessels. Names like Hanno the Carthaginian; Pytheas of Massalia; and Eudoxus of Cyzicus will echo in eternity for their bravery and...
by Nerine Dorman | May 12, 2026 | Shemu Articles, Society News
Joseph Koetsier shares this heartfelt tribute to our much-loved member FORMER MCGREGOR MUSEUM archaeologist, Emeritus Professor Anthony Humphreys and former chairperson of The Egyptian Society of South Africa, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Cape Town. The...
by Nerine Dorman | Mar 14, 2026 | Shemu Articles
The Egyptian chariot was used for warfare, hunting and sports. Besides that, it particularly was the supreme mode of locomotion for the elite in the New Kingdom for private and public purposes. In most cases, men are shown on chariots, but there is some evidence for...
by Nerine Dorman | Jan 19, 2026 | Shemu Articles
TED LOUKES THE RECENT DISCOVERY of the remains of a Ptolemaic fortress, as well as one from the Roman period, at the site of Tell Abu Saifi, east of the Suez Canal, highlights the importance of the eastern frontier defences. It is understood that this fortress...
by Nerine Dorman | Jan 14, 2026 | Society News
The pyramids of Caral-Supé…among the oldest in the world The pyramids of Caral-Supé…among the oldest in the world Peru has a rich history of pyramid-building cultures. And it is on the windswept north central coastal region of Peru where archaeologist have...
by Nerine Dorman | Oct 14, 2025 | Society News
What does Pythagoras’ sense of ‘beautiful order’ have to do with the African philosophy of ubuntu? Discover this with Joseph Koetsier in an exploration of three examples within the context of cultural and community healing around the globe. The Egyptian Society of...
