Tag: Ancient Egypt

Ay was born into a wealthy family and held a number of important positions during his lifetime. He was a priest, a military leader, and a diplomat. He was also a close advisor to Akhenaten, the pharaoh who introduced the monotheistic religion of Atenism. After Akhenaten's death, Ay became vizier to ...

Ancient Egypt, Part Two EGYPT'S HISTORYRobert Guisepi, 2004 The Valley of the Nile New Kingdom The 13th Dynasty saw weak rulers—50 or 60 in 150 years. The Second Intermediate Period (14th-17th dynasties) was another time of divided rule in Egypt. The Hyksos, invaders from western Asia, entered Egypt...

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Ancient Egypt: Ahmose By Robert Guisepi, 1984 Egypt’s History The Valley of the Nile Ahmose (reigned c. 1539–14 BC) was the founder of Egypt’s 18th dynasty. He completed his brother’s mission to expel the Hyksos—Asiatic rulers who had dominated Egypt—and expanded Egypt’s influence by invading Palest...

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 ...

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...

Embark on a comprehensive exploration of Egypt, a land that seamlessly blends the mystique of ancient traditions with the dynamic pulse of modern realities. This country study unveils the diverse facets of Egypt, spanning its ancient wonders, cultural tapestry, economic landscape, and the contempora...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...