Cleopatra: Incredible History and Reconstruction of the Ancient Queen of Egypt
Introduction – The Greek Connection Cleopatra – the very name brings forth reveries of beauty, sensuality, and extravagance, all set amidst the political furor of…
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Oldest Known Christian Autograph Originates From Roman Egypt
An ancient letter that has been in the Basel papyrus collection for over 100 years was found to be the oldest Christian document from Roman…
Ramesses II: History and Reconstruction of the Warrior Pharaoh Who Lived Till 90
Ramesses II (also called Ramses, Ancient Egyptian: rꜥ-ms-sw or riʕmīsisu, meaning ‘Ra is the one who bore him’) is considered as one of the most…
Karnak Temple: History and Reconstruction of the Ancient Egyptian Complex
Introduction – Credit: Jean-Claude Glovin Boasting a ‘perpetual’ construction process that spanned over two millennia (circa 21st century BC to 1st century AD), the ancient…
Archaeologists Excavate A Four-Towered Egyptian Fortress Dating From 6th Century BC
The power of the last dynasty of the native Egyptians (26th Dynasty) was snuffed out by the invading Persians – a political outcome often epitomized…
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…
Catacombs of Kom El-Shuqafa in Alexandria restored by a $5.7 million project
The catacombs of Kom el-Shuqafa in western Alexandria are sometimes counted among the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages (a notion put forth by 19th-20th…
Roman tombs found near an oasis in the Western Desert of Egypt
The Dakhla Oasis (literally ‘inner oasis’) is situated by the central region of Egypt’s vast Western Desert, and as such is almost 210 miles from…
The chronological History of Beer – 10 things you should know
According to 2017 statistical figures, the worldwide production of beer equaled to a whopping 190 billion liters (190 million kiloliters) or 50 billion gallons. The…
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…
