The One with the Silver Skin
Funerary Mask of Psusennes I The Psusennes I mask is the gold funerary mask of Pharaoh Psusennes I (1047-1001 BC) of the 21st Dynasty. It was discovered by French Egyptologist Pierre Montet in February/March 1940 in the Tanis necropolis and is currently housed in the...Read more
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