The Story of Sobekneferu, Egypt’s Mysterious Female Pharaoh
Sobekneferu was a mysterious queen who ruled ancient Egypt as a female pharaoh during the 12th Dynasty of the Middle Kingdom. Despite the fact that her life is largely unknown, as her name does not appear in some of the major royal lists, such as the one inscribed in...Read more
The Controversial Reign of Akhenaten
Akhenaten was an ancient Egyptian king who ruled for about 17 years during the 18th dynasty of Egypt’s New Kingdom. He is known for implementing significant changes to the religion, art, and culture of ancient Egypt. He is also referred to as the “heretic...Read more
The Three Queens Who Defeated the Hyksos Invasion in Ancient Egypt
In the 16th century BC, three queens in ancient Egypt, Tetisheri, Ahhotep, and Ahmose Nefertari, played a significant role in expelling the Hyksos, a group of foreign invaders who had conquered the country. The Hyksos had captured the city of Memphis and established...Read more
The Height of the Pharaohs
The average height of a king remained a steady 166 cm (5.44 feet) and featured much fewer variations compared to the general population. What was the height of the pharaohs and queens in Ancient Egypt? The determination of their heights is not based solely on the...Read more