Tag: Egypt

Symbolism in Architecture Mohammed Motlib The Window of Appearance The Temple Palace of Rameses III at Medinet Habu 1175 BC The window, situated at the centre of the eastern face of this palace, has a set of stairs behind it descending into a columned hall. Rameses III would come through this hall a...

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Egypt had a unique perspective on America’s Civil War. The Union blockade and the Confederacy’s own policy of withholding cotton from export dried up supply, so Europeans turned to Egypt’s cotton as a substitute. Overnight, vast sums of money energized the Egyptian economy. The Khedive Ismail (righ...

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...

The Ancient Near East is a region that is often referred to as the cradle of civilization. It is a vast area that includes modern-day Iraq, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Turkey, and parts of Egypt and Greece. The region is home to some of the earliest known human settlements, and it was th...

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Charles Pomeroy Stone, sometimes called the “American Dreyfus,” perhaps had the most to prove by going to Egypt. A graduate of West Point, he was a veteran of the war with Mexico, worked briefly as a banker, and then turned to surveying, exploring Sonora and Lower California during the late 1850s (...

1859American colonel William Loring travels to Europe, the Middle East and Egypt. He meets Egypt’s ruler, Saïd. Construction begins on the Suez Canal.1861The American Civil War begins. Egyptian cotton exports begin to skyrocket.1862Saïd dies; Ismail becomes Viceroy of Egypt.1865The Civil War ends. B...

Ismail's Bold Experiment The unusual but nonetheless true tale of 50 U.S. citizens(mostly veterans of the late War of Secession)who donned the uniform of Egypt in the service of Khedive Ismail. They explored the African continent.Some helped build the Statue of Liberty.This is their story. Credits:...

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...

In 1868, Thaddeus Mott (right), a Union colonel and a favorite of the Turkish court, met Ismail in Constantinople. He impressed the Khedive, and was soon commissioned as a major general in the Egyptian army. Mott quickly convinced Ismail to add more American veterans to the Egyptian staff. With the...

NameExperienceEgyptian RankVanderbilt AllenBrevet major, U.S. VolunteersGrandson of Cornelius VanderbiltColonelJames BasselSecond lieutenant, U.S. ArmyLt. ColonelS. F. CameronChaplain in Confederate ArmyMajorWilliam P. A. CampbellLieutenant, C.S. NavyMajorCharles Chaillé-LongCaptain, U.S. Volunteers...