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    • eum http://www.touregypt.net/nubiamuseum.htm Location: Aswan, Egypt Description TheNubia Museum harbors the history of the "Land of Gold" as the word Nubia in the Hieroglyphic, language of ancientEgypt i...
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    • (3) Jewelry and Ornamentation Necklace with scarab with falcon wings holding infinity symbol Scarab bracelet Earrings of unknown material Chased gold falcon collar with small counterpoise Brac...
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