Ostrich Eggs of Predynastic Egypt

Ostriches were hunted by the Egyptians from earliest times. This practice was commemorated on rock- drawings dating to the Predynastic Period. Ostrich eggs were widely used during that period in order to serve various purposes. Their contents provided food, whereas emptied eggs were used as conta...

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Main Author: dr.Dina M Ezz El-Din
Format: Article
Language:Arabic
Published: The General Union of Arab Archaeologists 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of General Union of Arab Archaeologists
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Online Access:http://jguaa.journals.ekb.eg/article_2754_9a36080136c91901261c665144ee1d0d.pdf