The FBI and the Mystery of the Egyptian Mummy’s Head
More than a century ago, in 1915, a group of archaeologists made an unusual discovery while excavating a necropolis in Deir el-Bersha, Egypt. Inside the burial chamber, they found the head of an ancient Egyptian mummy, separated from the body and resting on a cedar...Read more
Great Sphinx of Giza
The Sphinx of Giza, or the Great Sphinx of Giza, is a colossal monument that was constructed during ancient Egypt. It is located near the Pyramids of Egypt on the west bank of the River Nile, just outside Cairo. The presence of the three pyramids (Khufu, Khafre, and...Read more
Ancient cities of Egypt
Ancient cities of Egypt map Although the most important city in the Ancient Kingdom was Memphis, the capital, numerous cities (rural towns and urban centers) were scattered throughout ancient Egypt, mainly in the Nile Delta and in the Nile Valley. Urban centers...Read more
Who was the Scorpion King in ancient Egypt?
Halfway between history and legend is the figure of a pharaoh prior to the unification of Ancient Egypt and whose symbol was a scorpion under the protection of the falcon Horus (symbol of royalty as protected from the god). This pharaoh, the oldest known to date, has...Read more
The last pharaoh of Egypt: Meet Caesarion, son of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar
The last pharaoh of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt was Ptolemy XV Philopator Philometor Caesar, better known as Caesarion. He was the son of Cleopatra VII, with whom he was co-governor from 44 BC to 30 BC, and of Julius Caesar, who never officially recognized him....Read more
Scientists recreate 2,000-year-old perfume that may have been used by Queen Cleopatra
Archaeologists from the University of Hawaii, in collaboration with renowned perfumers, have successfully recreated two of the most famous fragrances used in ancient Egypt. Robert Littman and Jay Silverstein, archaeologists at the University of Hawaii, set out to...Read more
Who was the richest pharaoh in ancient Egypt?
Endless wealth: Meet Amenhotep III, the richest pharaoh in ancient Egypt Although it is difficult to define the richest pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, as it is necessary to assess factors such as territory expansion, number of armies and trade, it is possible to appoint a...Read more
The life and death of Queen Nefertiti
On December 6, 1912, an archaeological team from the German Eastern Society found the famous bust of Queen Nefertiti, located in the workshop of the sculptor Thutmose, in the city of Amarna, Egypt. The bust of 50 centimeters in height is considered an unfinished work...Read more