Tuesday 03/June/2025 – 05:46 AM
The Department of Sharm El Sheikh Antiquities Museum announced the presentation of a unique artifact, which is a musical cystrum machine, as part of the celebration of the International Music Day.
The administration of the Sharm El -Sheikh Antiquities Museum said in a statement that the piece is made of bronze, its handle is a model for the Sphinx’s representatives from the bottom on a square base topped by a model for the idol, but it is topped by a model of the idol Hathor and on both sides, the shape of the palace facade and the row is above the highest figures of a group of animals, and the piece dates back to the Greek Roman era.
It is noteworthy that the musical cystrum machine was used in the dances and religious parties of the Mabouda Hathor, and the musician was important and place in society and ancient Egyptian life, whether daily or social in the homes and palaces of supervision and nobles.
The musical performances were composed by professional artists who enjoyed fame. The music penetrated in all the facilities of life, where music arts, dance, singing and the associated musical instruments associated with a important role in the performance of rituals, acts of worship, banquets, military victories and religious and ownership celebrations were played, there was no celebration in ancient Egypt complete without music, dance or singing.
