Sobek: The Ancient Egyptian Crocodile God of the Nile
Introduction In our comprehensive article about the powerful Egyptian gods, we mentioned how their mythology was influenced by the natural surroundings and events affecting ancient Egypt…
Ancient Egypt
The Delectable History of Food in Ancient Egypt
Introduction to the Ancient Egyptian Diet The greenery surrounding the Nile. Source: Nature Interestingly enough, the world’s oldest-known payslip – a 5,000-year-old cuneiform tablet from…
The Ancient Egyptian Soldiers of the New Kingdom
Introduction The New Kingdom of Egypt, roughly corresponding to the period between the 16th century BC and the 11th century BC (encompassing the 18th, 19th,…
Ancient Alexandria of Egypt: History and Reconstruction
ContentsShort History of Alexandria The Great Library of Alexandria The Serapeum of Alexandria The Lighthouse of Alexandria Short History of Alexandria Alexander the Great possibly christened around…
Cleopatra: Remarkable History and Reconstruction of the Ancient Queen
Introduction – The Greek Connection Cleopatra – the very name brings forth reveries of beauty, sensuality, and extravagance, all set amidst the political furor of…
Vibrant 4,400-Year Old Fifth Dynasty Tomb Discovered in Egypt
Astounding vibrancy meets ancient legacy inside the tomb of one Khuwy, a senior official who was a nobleman during the period of the Fifth Dynasty…
Nefertiti: The Mysterious Yet Powerful Queen of Ancient Egypt
More than 1,300-years before the birth of Cleopatra, there was Neferneferuaten Nefertiti (‘the beauty has come’) – a powerful queen from ancient Egypt associated with…
Large ram-headed sphinx sculpture found in Egypt
The New Kingdom of Egypt, roughly corresponding to the period between 16th century BC and the 11th century BC (encompassing the 18th, 19th and 20th…
Cat and beetle mummies found inside newly discovered Pharaonic tombs
According to an Egyptian antiquities official, archaeologists have uncovered remnants of seven ancient tombs in proximity to the pyramid complex in Saqqara, near modern Cairo….
4,500-year old ramp may provide insight into the construction of the Great Pyramid
There are a few conjectures when it comes to the enigmatic construction process of the Great Pyramid of Giza. One of the oft-mentioned ones pertains…
