Djehuty: A Journey through Ancient Egyptian Treasury
Djehuty was a prominent ancient Egyptian official primarily during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut (1473 BC – 1458 BC) and part of Thutmose III in the 18th dynasty of the New Kingdom. What is known about Djehuty indicates that he may have originated from the area of...Read more
Uraeus: Symbolism and Power in Ancient Egypt
The Uraeus is a representation of the goddess Wadjet in the form of an upright cobra. The Uraeus symbol was the favored protective emblem of many pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, who were the only ones permitted to carry it as a distinct symbol of royalty. Etymology The...Read more
Offering Tables in Ancient Egypt
The offering tables were among the most crucial items included in burials and were exclusively for funerary purposes. At the inception of the Pharaonic civilization, the food offerings to the deceased were presented on plant mats. Later, during the Old Kingdom, these...Read more
Evolution and Symbolism of the Ancient Egyptian Sarcophagus
The word “sarcophagus” originates from the Greek word “Sarkophagos,” adopted by Latin, which means “that eats the body” in a figurative sense. It is notable that the ancient Egyptians referred to it as “the lord of...Read more