The Fabulous Painted Reliefs of the Egyptian Temple of Esna
The Ptolemaic temple of Esna, located 60 kilometers from present-day Luxor in Upper Egypt, is dedicated to the ram-headed creator god Khnum and is one of the best-preserved structures in the country. The temple is famous for its magnificent astronomical ceiling and...Read more
The discovery of two thousand mummified ram heads in the temple of Ramses II
Abydos was one of the primary religious centers of ancient Egypt. According to tradition, it was the location of the tomb of Osiris, the god of resurrection, Nile regeneration, and fertility. Abydos is situated around 170 kilometers north of ancient Thebes and 480...Read more
Decoding the Meaning of Ancient Egyptian Colors
There are many fascinating aspects of Ancient Egypt, but none quite like its pictorial and symbolic capacity. For this civilization, representing their gods and pharaohs on their journey to the afterlife had a strong symbolic and ritualistic significance, which is why...Read more
Egyptomania: A Passion for Ancient Egypt
Egyptomania is a word that everyone has heard at some point in their life, but it is much more than just filling our homes with Tutankhamun figurines. The very history of its origin and development over time is fascinating. Origins of Egyptomania: Greece and Rome The...Read more