Temple of Debod in Madrid ?!!
It was known as the “country of gold.” Not surprisingly, the region of Nubia, located in the narrow corridor originated by the prolongation of Upper Egypt towards the mouth of the Nile, was one of the main sources of gold and raw materials (hides, ebony,...Read more
The obsession with beauty in ancient Egypt
The idea of beauty that the ancient Egyptians had is evident to us thanks to sculptures and frescoes, but also to jewels and artifacts. Its objective? The eternal seduction. Throughout 3,000 years – thirty centuries! – of existence as a people, the...Read more
Crowns of ancient Egypt
The Egyptian crown was one of the most distinctive symbols of the pharaohs and gods of Ancient Egypt. The Pschent is the Hellenized name of the double crown, sekhemti, carried by the pharaohs since the dawn of dynastic times and meant that they possessed power in the...Read more
Senet, a board game to reach the underworld
Ancient Egyptians, like us, had board games to pass the time pleasantly. One of the most popular was senet, which in addition to being a fun board game had an undeniable ritual meaning related to eternal life. Oh no! On the next move she beats me again!” Thinks...Read more