Tag: Ancient Egypt

Introduction: Ancient Egypt, with its awe-inspiring pyramids, majestic pharaohs, and captivating myths, was also a civilization governed by a complex system of laws. In this post, we embark on a fascinating journey through time to uncover the intricacies of Ancient Egyptian law, its origins, princip...

Interesting facts and information about the mummification process. The mummy shown here dates from the Roman Period. It has a distinctive painting inlaid into the head part, and is intricately bandaged and studded. The feet are molded in gold painted plaster, which is typical of the period. ...

Ancient Egypt: Amenhotep IIEGYPT'S HISTORYBy Robert Guisepi, 1984 The Valley of the Nile Amenhotep II (reigned c. 1426–1400 BC) was a 15th-century BC king of Egypt and the son of Thutmose III. He ruled during the height of Egypt's imperial era and worked to maintain his father's conquests through mi...

Scarab Beetles in Ancient Egypt By far the most important amulet in ancient Egypt was the scarab, symbolically as sacred to the Egyptians as the cross is to Christians. Scarab dung beetles lay eggs in a pellet which they roll along and the Egyptians regarded this action as an image of the sun and i...

Ancient Egypt: Apopis Egypt's HistoryRobert Guisepi, 1984 The Valley of the Nile Apopis was the last great Hyksos king of Egypt (reigned c. 1585-1542 BC). Initially, he controlled most of Egypt but was gradually driven back northward to the vicinity of his capital in the Nile River delta due to succ...

Several complete sets of artifacts in the form of the Four sons of Horus survive. The small figures shown here were wrapped with the removed internal organs to protect them in the afterlife. The set shown from the NMS is similar to the famous set in the British Museum Canopic Jars were widely used f...

King Nebkheperura Tutankhamun remains the most famous of all the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, but in fact he was a short lived and fairly insignificant ruler during a transitional period in history. Little was known of him prior to Howard Carters methodical detective work, but the discovery of his to...

Journey through the annals of ancient Egypt as we delve into the life and legacy of the formidable Seti I (Menmaatre), a warrior pharaoh whose reign left an indelible mark on the sands of time. On Tour Egypt, we unravel the stories of this esteemed ruler, exploring his military prowess, architectura...

Biblical archaeologists have long been interested in hieroglyphics, the ancient Egyptian writing system. Hieroglyphics are a type of pictographic script, meaning that each symbol represents a word or concept. Hieroglyphics were used in Egypt for over 3,000 years, from the 4th millennium BC to the 4t...

Welcome to the ideal place to start exploring the wonders of the Ancient Egypt. Find out all about this amazing culture, and learn about the gods they worshiped, the Pharaohs that ruled and the tombs and statues they left behind. find out about Tutankhamun, Akhenaten and the other celebrities of t...

The map Egypt After the Pharaohs - Landscape of Ancient Egypt is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the geography of ancient Egypt. It shows the different regions of Egypt, including the Nile Valley, the deserts, and the oases. The map also shows the major cities and to...

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 ...