The great pharaoh of Egypt, Ramesses II
Driven by the desire to perpetuate his glory for eternity, Ramesses II erected monuments throughout Egypt, including his magnificent funerary temple, the Ramesseum, on the west bank of Thebes. Ramesses II, third pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty, was crowned in 1279...Read more
Perfume, the secret passion of the ancient Egyptians
In ancient Egypt, sophisticated perfumes were used for personal care and in religious and funeral rituals. “When you prosper and found your family, love your wife very much, feed her, dress her, anoint her body with ointments …”. This recommendation that a...Read more
The stone “calendar” of Nabta Playa, the Stonehenge of Egypt
In this place of the Nubian desert there are remains of some ancient structures that some researchers consider an antecedent of the Egyptian civilization. Among them is a small circle of stones that apparently served as an astronomical calendar to mark the summer...Read more
The secret of Tutankhamun’s paintings
What do the wall paintings in Tutankhamun’s tomb represent? The first image corresponds to the north wall of Tutankhamun’s burial chamber and the second corresponds to the west wall of said chamber, which for more than 3,000 years guarded the mummy of the...Read more
The secrets of KV5, the largest tomb ever found in Egypt
Although researchers had known of the site’s existence for over a century, it took a long time for them to realize what they had discovered. Although many think that the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun is the most important ever found in Ancient Egypt, a discovery...Read more
King Sahure and His Beautiful Pyramid
Sahure (also Sahura, meaning “He who is close to Ra“) was a pharaoh of ancient Egypt and the second ruler of the Fifth Dynasty (c. 2465 – c. 2325 BC). He reigned for about 12 years in the early 25th century BC during the Old Kingdom Period. Sahure’s...Read more
The Pyramids: Gateways to the Stars
Recent research indicates that, beyond mere conjecture, the pyramids of the Fourth Dynasty, constructed nearly 5,000 years ago, may possess a stellar alignment linked to the passage of the deceased pharaoh into the afterlife. The ancient Egyptians were avid...Read more
How Did the Ancient Egyptians Move the Stones for the Pyramids?
According to a study, they poured small amounts of water onto the sand to make it easier for the sleds to slide. Skilled Egyptian stonemasons carved the massive stone blocks, which were later transported up the Nile on large barges. They were then placed on sleds that...Read more