Great Royal Wife of the Pharaoh
Unlike ordinary ancient Egyptians, the pharaoh could have several wives. Since the 12th Dynasty, one of them held the special title of “great royal wife” (Hemet Nesout Ouret). It was the great royal wife who was responsible for giving birth to the heirs to...Read more
Myth of Ra
Throughout most of ancient Egyptian history, the god Ra was the supreme deity who governed the passage of hours, days, months, years, and seasons. He brought order to the universe and made life possible. Ra could manifest in two other forms: Khepri, symbolizing birth...Read more
Dynasty 0: The Origin of Pharaonic Egypt
Five thousand years ago, the rulers of Upper Egypt cast their gaze upon the kingdoms of the Nile Delta and embarked on a conquest that, according to all indications, was accomplished by Narmer, the ruler of Nekhen, who is considered the first pharaoh of a unified...Read more
Fashion in Ancient Egypt: Luxury and Comfort
Flowy or tube dresses, skirts, tunics… For three thousand years, fashion in ancient Egypt, for both men and women, changed until it reached an unusual elegance during the New Kingdom. The paintings in the tombs and the bas-reliefs in the temples are excellent sources...Read more