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City of Alexandria, Capital of the World
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City of Alexandria, Capital of the World

The city of Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. after having liberated Egypt from the Achaemenid Persian subjugation. Already in the time of the Ptolemies, the city became the capital of Egypt and was intensively exploited from the beginning of...Read more
Imhotep, the First Architect in History
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Imhotep, the First Architect in History

Who was Imhotep? Imhotep stands as one of the most significant non-royal figures in ancient Egyptian history. Of uncertain origin, Imhotep forged a distinguished career in state administration as a vizier and in monumental architecture during Pharaoh Djoser’s...Read more
The Europeans Who Consumed Ancient Egyptian Mummies
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The Europeans Who Consumed Ancient Egyptian Mummies

Throughout the centuries, doctors have employed healing techniques devoid of any scientific basis. A notable example was mummy powders. For centuries, they were deemed a genuine panacea, credited with various healing virtues, from treating ulcers and mending broken...Read more
The Best-Preserved Mummy in Egypt
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The Best-Preserved Mummy in Egypt

Ramses II was an exceptional historical figure in every way. Known as Ramses the Great, he is considered the most prominent pharaoh of the New Kingdom, a period in which ancient Egypt experienced its golden era. He outdid his predecessors by building more than any...Read more