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Royal Shawabites, a funerary practice adopted from the Egyptians. They were placed standing against the walls of the burial chamber, surrounding the coffin. From “Ancient Nubia Now” at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, Jan. 15, 2020. (Greg Cook photo)

Art Greg CookJanuary 17, 2020 0

Reconsidering Ancient Nubia At The MFA

“Ancient Nubia Now”—on view at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts from Oct. 13, 2019, to Jan. 20, 2020—showcases treasures from ancient north African kingdoms that flourished along the Nile Valley…Continue Reading →