Inside One of Ancient Egypt’s Biggest Royal Weddings
Ramses II and the Hittite Princess Ramses II was one of the most influential rulers in ancient Egyptian history, known as Ramses the Great for his military and cultural accomplishments during his 65-year reign. In 1249 B.C., Ramses II had been on the throne for 30...Read more
Stele of Amenemhat and his family
The Funerary Stele of Amenemhat is a limestone plaque that has retained its original bright colors and depicts a funeral banquet scene in which an entire family is present. What is a Stele? A stele is a slab of stone or wood that encloses text or information and was...Read more
Daggers of Tutankhamun: A Symbol of Royalty and Power
The two daggers of Tutankhamun are a pair of intricately crafted gold and iron weapons that were discovered in the Pharaoh’s tomb during the 1922 excavation led by Howard Carter. The daggers, which are believed to have been used for ceremonial or symbolic...Read more
The Majestic Two Dog Palette: A Ceremonial Object from Ancient Egypt
The Two Dog Palette is a ceremonial object from ancient Egypt that was used for grinding body pigments. It is made of siltstone and features low relief carvings on both sides. The top of the palette is framed by a pair of Cape hunting dogs, which gives the object its...Read more