Colossal Head of Amenhotep III
The Colossal Head of Amenhotep III, also known as the colossal red granite statue of Amenhotep III, dates back to 1350 BC and is a part of the Eighteenth Dynasty of ancient Egypt (1550 BC to 1295 BC). It was discovered in 1835 by British consul Henry Salt, in front of...Read more
Golden Sandals of Tutankhamun
The golden sandals of Tutankhamun have captivated the world with their stunning beauty and historical significance. Out of the 42 pairs of sandals found in the tomb, the golden pair was found on the king’s feet, protected by the embalming process. The...Read more
Gold Snake Bracelets – A Timeless Piece of Ancient Jewelry
The art of jewelry-making has a long and rich history, with the ancient Egyptians being one of the masters of the craft. One of their most sought after creations was the gold snake bracelet, which was widely popular in antiquity. These bracelets were made of hollow...Read more
Gold Cuff Bracelet of Prince Nemareth
The Prince Nemareth Bracelet is a piece of jewelry dated approximately to the year 940 BC and is part of ancient Egyptian art. The year of its discovery is unknown, but it is known to have been discovered during archaeological excavations in Sa el Ha-gar, also known...Read more
The Khnumnakht Coffin: The Eyes that Gaze into the Land of the Living
The Khnumnakht Coffin is a piece of ancient Egyptian art, believed to have been created between 1850 BC and 1750 BC. It was discovered during archaeological excavations conducted between 1910 and 1915 by archaeologist and collector Sayyid Khashaba in the town of Mair...Read more
The Secret of Ancient Egyptians to Achieve Eternal Life
The chemistry behind the ancient Egyptians’ quest for eternal life has been shrouded in mystery for centuries. Since Howard Carter uncovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922, archaeologists and researchers have made significant advancements in understanding the...Read more
Why Did the Ancient Egyptians Stop Building Pyramids?
The ancient Egyptians built these magnificent structures with the intention of living forever, but then, for some reason, they stopped. But what caused this change of heart? For thousands of years, they ruled along the Nile, creating a unique empire full of mysteries...Read more
Uncovering the Mysteries of Ancient Egyptian Technology
The study of ancient artifacts holds many untold secrets about the civilizations that created them. One such artifact is a stone fragment located in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Department of Ancient Egyptian Art. The scientific...Read more