Tag: Ancient Egypt

Egypt, a country steeped in history and culture, has captivated the imaginations of people for centuries. From the majestic pyramids of Giza to the vibrant bazaars of Cairo, Egypt offers a mesmerizing blend of ancient wonders and modern-day experiences. A Journey Through Time Egypt's rich history is...

The Egyptians' staple food was bread. It was made from barley and emmer wheat, their most common crops. Bread was usually baked in a conical mold that was placed over an open fire. There were also dome-shaped ovens where net loaves of bread were baked by placing them against either the hot interior ...

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...

The National Museums of Scotland (NMS) are blessed with an excellent collection of Ancient Egyptian artefacts. This includes several mummies excavated by such famous Egyptologists as Alexander Rhind and Flinders Petrie. In order to find out more about the collection, and also to assess the conserva...

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...

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...

Welcome to Life in Ancient Egypt, an introduction to The Walton Hall of Ancient Egypt at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. The Carnegie Museum of Natural History has acquired Egyptian artifacts since its founding and now holds about twenty-five-hundred ancient Egyptian artifacts. The most sig...

The Bible mentions Egypt over 700 times, and it is clear that the Israelites had a long and complex relationship with the Egyptians. The Israelites were enslaved in Egypt for many years, but they eventually escaped and made their way to the Promised Land. The Egyptians also had a significant impact...

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 collection of the British Museum is one of the largest and most famous in the world. The range and variety of items on display is impressive, although the damage sustained in the original monuments when the exhibits were removed does not bear thinking about. This section gives a small sample of ...

The ancient Egyptians believed that, when they died, they would be judged on their behaviour during their lifetime before they could be granted a place in the Afterlife. This judgement ceremony was called "Weighing of the Heart" and was recorded in Chapter 125 of the funerar text known as the "Book...

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 ...