The Amarna letters
Introduction The Amarna period (1347 – 1336 BC) was undoubtedly one of the most unique stages in the history of […]
Tools used by ancient priests discovered in Egyptian temple
A team of Egyptian archaeologists has discovered in the temple of the cobra goddess Wadjet at the site of Tell
How was the first pyramid in history built?
The restoration work carried out on the Djoser pyramid to prevent its collapse has led to new theories about the
Pharaoh’s architects, the builders of Egypt
Pyramids, tombs and majestic temples for kings and gods are the great legacy left by the architects and builders of
The chancellor in ancient Egypt: The rise and fall of an Egyptian office
The Egyptian pharaoh, ruler of Upper and Lower Egypt, owned all of the land, made offerings to the gods and
Dream Stele: What did the Sphinx promise Thutmose in his dream?
During the New Kingdom (1570-1070 BC) the Giza plateau was a place that had lost some of its fabulous splendor.
Akhenaten: Magic at Amarna
Magic is one of the most intriguing subjects from ancient Egypt but also one of the most difficult subjects to
Queens of the Middle Kingdom: The Hidden Queens
With Egypt re-united after the disruption of the First Intermediate Period, royal life resumed. Superficially, little had changed, and slender,
Ancient Egypt: The power of images
One of the most persistent fantasies about ancient Egyptian sculpture is that it presented people as they actually appeared. There
Ancient Egyptian Jewelry
Ancient Egyptian treasures from the Worcester Art Museum. The Worcester, Massachusetts Art Museum has among its many masterpieces, a collection