Mentuhotep II, the founder of the Middle Kingdom
Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II (2055-2004 BC) was the pharaoh of the eleventh dynasty of ancient Egypt who inaugurated the period of the Middle Kingdom (2055-1650 BC) by reunifying the country after the division that the First Intermediate Period (2160-2055 BC) had...Read more
The scientific explanation of the “curse” of Tutankhamun
Tutankhamun’s ‘curse’ ensured that anyone who desecrated the tomb would pay the consequences. This was taken as truth for decades until science provided an answer to this mystery. On November 4th, 1922, one of the most exceptional discoveries of...Read more
What was a pharaoh’s coronation like?
From mortal to a God One of the most important moments in Ancient Egyptian society was the Pharaoh’s Coronation ceremony, an act full of luxury, mysticism, and solemnity. It meant the transition of a ruler from the earthly plane to a higher plane together with...Read more
8 things you probably didn’t know about Tutankhamun
The objects in the Pharaoh’s sarcophagus, found by archaeologist Howard Carter, tell us more than we can imagine. In November 1922, when Howard Carter found Tutankhamun’s tomb intact, his fame spread around the world. However, there is information about...Read more