How did the ancient Egyptians drill through granite?
A question that has always intrigued archaeologists is how past civilizations made their objects and monuments. Works such as the exquisite staircases of Machu Picchu, the geoglyphs of Acre, and the pyramids of Egypt raise questions about the use of technologies and...Read more
10 secrets and curiosities of the Great Sphinx
Situated on the Giza Plateau, on the west bank of the River Nile, is the mysterious Great Sphinx. Carved out of a large block of limestone, the impressive monumental sculpture measures seventy-three meters long and twenty meters high. It is one of the largest and...Read more
The seven most important Egyptian temples
Few ancient civilizations put as much effort into building temples as the ancient Egyptians. We currently have evidence of hundreds of constructions with various functions, whether it was the religious worship of local or national gods serving as an administrative...Read more
Were there really mummies in the pyramids of Egypt?
Some think of the pyramids as empty and enigmatic monuments, but they were built as tombs for the pharaohs. Among the many misconceptions about Ancient Egypt, one widely held by the enigmatic community is that archaeologists have never found mummies in the pyramids,...Read more
Relive the incredible discovery of the tomb of Wahtye
In December 2018, the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities announced an extraordinary find in the Saqqara Necropolis of the Sacred Animals in Memphis: A fifth dynasty tomb, about four thousand four hundred years old, belonging to Wahtye, a royal purification priest who...Read more
Thutmose III, the warrior pharaoh
The pharaohs in Ancient Egypt carved images on the walls of their temples, presenting themselves as victorious leaders crushing their enemies. Numerous inscriptions relating to conquered sites, chronicles of battles, and successful expeditions were discovered from the...Read more
What was the purpose of the sphinxes in ancient Egypt?
Sphinx (from the Greek word, Σφίγξ) is the Hellenized name of a fabulous being that is usually represented as a reclining lion with a human head. Sphinxes were devised by the ancient Egyptians and formed part of their complex mythology. Some sphinx sculptures were...Read more
The curious remains of Queen Nefertari, wife of Ramses II
The Queen Nefertari Alongside her husband, Pharaoh Ramesses II, Nefertari is known in history as one of the most powerful queens of Ancient Egypt during the 13th century BC. Owner of exuberant beauty and splendid intelligence, the Queen was responsible for several...Read more