Tag: Ancient Egypt

In a year already rich with discoveries in Egyptology, archaeologists have uncovered the tomb of a previously unknown ancient Egyptian king. This marks the second royal tomb discovery of 2022, following last month's confirmation of the tomb of Thutmose II. However, unlike the tomb of Tutankhamun, th...

The Egyptian Scarab Beetle God Khepri Alternative Names: CHEPRI, KHEPER, KHEPERA, KEHPERI The ancient Egyptians believed that Khepri, in the form of a gigantic scarab, rolled the sun like a huge ball through the sky, then rolled it through the underworld to the eastern horizon. Each morning Khepri ...

Egypt, with its timeless pyramids, enigmatic hieroglyphs, and majestic temples, continues to captivate the world with its mysteries. Join us on an expedition through the sands of time as we unravel the mystique of Egypt, exploring the secrets that lie within the ancient tombs, monuments, and narrati...

The Four Sons of Horus were traditionally the guardians of the internal organs of the deceased. Each was associated with a particular organ, and also with a different cardinal point on the compass. The Four Sons Of Horus GodProtectsHeadPointGoddessImsetyLiverHumanSouthIsisHapyLungsBaboonNorthNephthy...

Adab - One of the earliest Sumerian cities. Adad - The mesopotamian Weather God. He was the son of Anu and was derived from an earlier Sumerian God, Iskur. Agade - Mesopotamian City. It was the seat of government for Sargon the Great. Akkad - The northern part of Mesopotamia. Sumer was the southern ...

Ancient Egypt, Religions Of Egypt Author: Foot Moore, GeorgeChapter II The Middle Kingdom And The Empire The Rise of Thebes - The Sun as Supreme God - Local Gods - Identifications - Enneads and Triads - The Dead - Judgment before Osiris - Moral Ideas - The Empire - Amon-Re the National God - Power o ...

Ancient Egypt (epigraphy) Egypt attracted the special curiosity of the Greeks, and Herodotus (5th century BC) devoted an entire book to on-the-spot observations and fanciful tales about the land of the Nile. The lost Aigyptiaka (or Aegyptiaca) of Manetho (3rd century BC) contained the roster of 30 d...

In the cradle of civilization, ancient Egypt stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of human creativity. The art of ancient Egypt, spanning over three millennia, encapsulates the essence of a society deeply rooted in spirituality, mythology, and the pursuit of immortality. Join us as we journe...

Nestled in the heart of Saqqara, the Step Pyramid of Djoser stands as an architectural marvel and a testament to the ingenuity of ancient Egyptian craftsmanship. Join us as we journey through time to unravel the significance, design, and cultural resonance of this iconic structure, which marked a pi...

Amenhotep III was one of the most prodigious builders in Egyptian History and many of his statues and temples survive today. Amongst the most impressive of these are the so called Colossi of Memnon, which stood at the entrance to his mortuary temple. Amenhotep III had a long and successful reign. H...

Explore the enigmatic world of ancient Egypt with PBS's captivating documentary, "Secrets of the Pharaohs." This illuminating program takes viewers on a mesmerizing journey through the sands of time, unraveling the mysteries surrounding the great pharaohs, their tombs, and the cultural marvels of th...

King Smenkhkare is thought to have ascended to the throne either in the latter years, or after the death of Akhenaten. Very little is known about his reign which appears to have been quite short. A mummy found in tomb KV55 in the valley of the kings is thought to be his, although the evidence is by ...