Clothing in Ancient Egypt
Clothing in Ancient Egypt refers to the manner of dress of the inhabitants of this era in Ancient Egypt, as well as the colors used for clothing. As in all countries, the climate determines the shape, fabrics and colors with which clothing and accessories must be...Read more
Sobek: Egyptian god of the Nile
Sobek. Egyptian God who personified the fruitful and beneficial action of water, but at the same time, also its destructive power. His role as creator god put him in direct relationship with Ra and Khnum, associating the habitat of the crocodile, his sacred animal....Read more
The royal family in ancient Egypt
The ancient Egyptians did not call their sovereigns pharaohs. The word pharaoh was not officially used in Egypt to designate the monarch, as there were other more appropriate expressions such as nesu or “king”, ity or “sovereign”, neb or...Read more
What does the scarab beetle symbolize in ancient Egypt? (amazing photos)
The ancient Egyptians worshiped the beetle as the earthly manifestation of the Sun at its birth and called it Khepri. It symbolized “coming into existence”. It is also associated with a long life and in this sense; it is linked to the deceased, to his...Read more