Archaeo-Histories on Nostr: Faiyum Mummy Portraits, the oldest portrayals of the human face, made 2,000 years ...

Faiyum Mummy Portraits, the oldest portrayals of the human face, made 2,000 years ago...

For the first time in history, these portrays showcased the human face from the front, instead of depicting the person laterally. They were a major leap away from the conventional Egyptian painting, at a time when Egypt had opened up to the outside world after keeping to itself for many centuries.

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