This is a recreation of Queen Shub-Ad's harp, an artifact unearthed early this century from the Sumerian Royal Cemetery at Ur. It is the oldest known example of the true triangular harp, which evolved ...

The instrument has deep roots in Egypt's history, from ancient Phaoronic times to more modern nationalist narratives of the Suez Canal. The simsimiyya - or traditional Pharaonic lyre -- is the ...

It has a long history, possibly descended from the ancient Egyptian harp, and is related to the psaltery, dulcimer and zither. My qanun consists of a trapezoid-shaped hollow sound box made of ...

The music arrangements contain 'ancient' sounds of the reed flute, the harp / lyre and all sorts of Egyptian percussion, mixed with some subtle contemporary sounds from guitars, keyboards and synths.

The Danville News Apr 23, 2013 Apr 23, 2013 Updated Feb 15, 2016 While the harp ranks as the world’s second oldest instrument, it can be used to play music from ancient times to rock ‘n ...