The souvenir is made using the "Decoupage" technique with elements of painting on with acrylics. The seashell "Vieira" was found on the beach in the southern province of Portugal - Algarve. Our souvenir is filled with the warmth of the sun and carries the energy of the Atlantic Ocean.
Egypt is one of the most exciting early ancient civilizations in human history. Everyone knows about the pyramids of Egypt, but did you know that they were built as tombs for the pharaohs and their royal families to associate with the sun god Ra? If a
you're wondering, over 130 pyramids have been discovered so far. By the way, the labor of the workers who built the pyramids was paid for with a daily dose of a gallon of beer. How big do you think these pyramids are? Imagine a structure that weighs six times more than a modern one
100-storey skyscraper. Also, imagine a structure that occupies five football fields and looks down at the Statue of Liberty. This is the pyramid of Cheops in Giza, which became the home of the deceased Pharaoh Khufu. Thousands, if not millions, of Egyptians died on the construction sites of the pyramids. The first pyramid was built in 2600 B.C. Each city had its own beloved God. Although all gods were feared, the sun god Ra was the most revered. Imagine an Egyptian mummy. If you have enough imagination, you will find that the bandage reaches a length of 1.6 km. Speaking of mummified pharaohs, Ramses II was the greatest pharaoh ever to rule Egypt. His reign lasted 60 years. He had over 90 children, born to 8 wives and over 100 concubines. Egyptian hieroglyphic writing is one of the systems of Egyptian writing. It was used for almost 3500 years, starting from the turn of the 4th and 3rd millennium BC. e. More than seven hundred hieroglyphs were recorded. Ever wondered where the idea for 365 days and 12 months comes from? This was the idea of the ancient Egyptians based on their astronomical observations! And yes, those smart ancients invented watches too! Ancient Egyptian doctors practiced specialization as early as 450 BC. e. Engagement and wedding rings - these traditions came to us from Egypt. The Great Sphinx is the world's largest monolithic statue. The pantheon of the ancient Egyptians has more than 1400 gods and goddesses. Egypt is no less than 50 centuries. The Sinai Peninsula is located between two continents - Africa and Asia. Egypt borders on Libya, Sudan, Israel and the Palestinian Authority and is washed by the Mediterranean and Red Seas, which are so popular among holidaymakers. Egypt is the most populous state in the Middle East, with over 97 million inhabitants in 2017. They are mainly settled along the Nile, because more than 90% of the territory is occupied by a lifeless desert. Egypt is the most economically developed of all the Middle Eastern countries, one of the main sources of income - it’s easy to guess, tourism (it employs about 15% of the working-age population). The influx of funds is also provided by ships passing through the Suez Canal, wealthy Egyptians living abroad and exporters of cotton, oil, fruits and vegetables.
Material: Seashell, jute, varnish-and-paint materials.
Size: 11,5x10,5 cm.
weight: 60 g.
Manufacturer: Handmade, own production. Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal.
