The oldest version of the “Book of the Two Ways”
The “Book of the Two Ways”, the first example of a map of the underworld in Ancient Egypt In 2012, archaeologists opened a tomb in the Egyptian necropolis of Deir el-Bersha. Although it had previously been looted and its contents were in poor condition,...Read more
What profession offered a better future in ancient Egypt?
The art of writing and mastery of the written word were crucial in the development of the Pharaoh’s civilization. The written heritage is vast and encompasses many genres, used for both temporary and eternal purposes. Writing was initially used for economic...Read more
Oracle of Amun in the Siwa Oasis
Located in Aghurmi, the Oracle of Amun in the Siwa oasis is a major attraction in the region, along with the Temple of Amun in Umm Ubeidah. The Oracle of Amun was an oracle dedicated to the god Amun (known as Zeus-Amun in the Greek world) and was founded by Thebans...Read more
Golden Treasures Discovered in Ancient Egyptian Tomb
A team of archaeologists led by the University of Cambridge, including Egyptian archaeologists, have discovered a tomb containing an impressive collection of gold jewelry during excavations in the Amarna necropolis in Middle Egypt. The city of Amarna, which was...Read more