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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 following is a list of various important rulers and events that occurred during their reign. All dates are BC, unless otherwise stated.Predynastic Period (c.5000-31000 BC) c.3400: The kingdom of the Red Land is established in the north, White Land in the south; they are ruled concurrently under ...

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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...

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...

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 god Thoth was worshiped in the form of an Ibis, and is often shown in human form with the unusual head of that bird. Thoth was primarily thought to be the god of wisdom. He was patron of arts and science and also the patron god of scribes. He was the inventor of the words of god, or Hieroglyphs...

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 (...

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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...

In the annals of history, few civilizations shine as brightly as Egypt of the Pharaohs. A land graced by the mighty Nile, adorned with majestic pyramids, and ruled by iconic pharaohs, ancient Egypt has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human civilization. Join us on a journey through time as...

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...