Tag: Egypt

The Early Dynastic Period -0 : 1 : 2 : The Old Kingdom -3 : 4 : 5 : 6 : The First Intermediate Period -7+8 : 9+10 : The Middle Kingdom -11 : 12 : The Second Intermediate Period -13 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : The New Kingdom -18 : 19 : 20 : The Third Intermediate Period -High Priests (Thebes) : 21 : 22 : ...

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. Geographic Features: Egypt is located in North...

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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. ...

The Heart Scarab The protective amulet for the heart was in the form of the scarab beetle, the manifestation of the creator and solar deity Khepri. It was a symbol of new life and resurrection. The heart scarab was a large scarab amulet which was wrapped in the bandages of the mummy over the deceas...

The Bible is not only in the form of a central text of faith for billions of people, but also as an important historical document that reflects the cultures, empires and societies of the ancient East and Mediterranean Sea. To understand its context, both the accounts of the scriptures and the eviden...

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:...

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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...

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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...