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
Daggers of Tutankhamun: A Symbol of Royalty and Power
The two daggers of Tutankhamun are a pair of intricately crafted gold and iron weapons that were discovered in the Pharaoh’s tomb during the 1922 excavation led by Howard Carter. The daggers, which are believed to have been used for ceremonial or symbolic...Read more
The Majestic Two Dog Palette: A Ceremonial Object from Ancient Egypt
The Two Dog Palette is a ceremonial object from ancient Egypt that was used for grinding body pigments. It is made of siltstone and features low relief carvings on both sides. The top of the palette is framed by a pair of Cape hunting dogs, which gives the object its...Read more
The Remarkable Life of Seneb: A High-Ranking Dwarf in Ancient Egypt
Seneb was a high-ranking court official in ancient Egypt who lived around 2520 BC. He was a dwarf, but this did not prevent him from achieving great success and importance in society. He owned thousands of cattle, held twenty palaces and religious titles, and was...Read more
Statuette of Tutankhamun the Harpooner with Spear
The Statuette of Tutankhamun the Harpooner is a gilded wooden statue of the ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamun, who is depicted standing on a wooden boat painted to look like a papyrus boat. The statue is adorned with gold leaf and depicts the king wearing the Deshret...Read more
Ancient Egyptian ‘head cone mystery’
Researchers have discovered physical evidence of the mysterious “head cones” depicted in ancient Egyptian art. For over a thousand years, these pointed objects were frequently depicted in art, but their purpose and even their existence remained a mystery....Read more
The secret tomb of Deir el-Bahari: Refuge of the great pharaohs
The Royal Cache, also known as TT320, is a tomb located in the Theban Necropolis near Deir el-Bahri in modern Luxor, Egypt. It contains the mummified remains and funerary equipment of over 50 kings, queens, and other royal family members of the New Kingdom, including...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