La music in Ancient EgyptAs we saw some time ago, he accompanied the life of the Egyptians in all the most important moments of their lives, and also during their funeral ceremony. Thanks to the images that are still preserved today, in addition to the texts that have been translated into different languages thanks to Champollion, we know that women had a freedom that is found in few cultures today.
And not only that, but yesterday as today, there were men who wrote songs and / or poems for their lovers, even if it was an uncertain love. On this occasion I would like you to hear a composition by the actor and singer Peter pringle, with a text taken from the Chester Beatty Papyrus, which was found in Deir el Medina. His handwriting is sure to enchant you.
To listen to it, you just have to do click here. The love song is called Senet nun Senawis, which translated into Castilian means something like "Unparalleled Sister." This text belonged to the XX dynasty, and is one of the few of which have been given musical accompaniment. Definitely a masterpiece, don't you think? Now, if you do not know how to declare yourself to your love, what better place than to do it in the country of the Nile and singing this song to him.
And to make it even more romantic, you can go to Deir el Medina, a city founded by Tuthmosis I, pharaoh of the XNUMXth dynasty. It is located between the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, and has survived to this day in good condition. In fact, in this place there are many archaeological evidences: tombs, houses, kitchen utensils, among others, despite the fact that it was looted for many generations. Currently it is one of the most important and surprising ancient places: Who was to say that such a beautiful text would be discovered?