The last pharaoh of Egypt: Meet Caesarion, son of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar
The last pharaoh of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt was Ptolemy XV Philopator Philometor Caesar, better known as Caesarion. He was the son of Cleopatra VII, with whom he was co-governor from 44 BC to 30 BC, and of Julius Caesar, who never officially recognized him....Read more
Who was the richest pharaoh in ancient Egypt?
Endless wealth: Meet Amenhotep III, the richest pharaoh in ancient Egypt Although it is difficult to define the richest pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, as it is necessary to assess factors such as territory expansion, number of armies and trade, it is possible to appoint a...Read more
The life and death of Queen Nefertiti
On December 6, 1912, an archaeological team from the German Eastern Society found the famous bust of Queen Nefertiti, located in the workshop of the sculptor Thutmose, in the city of Amarna, Egypt. The bust of 50 centimeters in height is considered an unfinished work...Read more
Pharaoh Akhenaten: mad, bad, or brilliant?
Akhenaten or Amenhotep IV – among many other names – was the tenth pharaoh of the 18th dynasty who reigned Egypt between 1353 and 1334 BC. His elder brother Thutmose died prematurely, which made him occupy the throne after the death of his father Amenhotep...Read more