Ancient Egyptian Symbols: Ankh
World over people can easily identify ancient symbols because of how conspicuous they look. Not only does their beauty and significance captivate but also their magical visage is really unique. Many of these symbols were depicted in hieroglyphics which is an ancient...Read more
The Grand Egyptian Museum struggles to become a reality
Once finished it will be the largest museum in the world dedicated to culture 17 years ago the Egyptian ex-president laid the foundation stone of the Grand Egyptian Museum, just two kilometers from where erected Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, capital of Egypt. Today,...Read more
More Facts About Ancient Egyptian Solar Ships
Ancient Egyptian Funerary Boats Egyptian solar ships are ancient ships which were found close to the Egyptian pyramids sites. Other areas where these ships were found buried are along ancient temples and other worship sites. These ships are called solar ships since...Read more
Hatshepsut and Senenmut: Unraveling the Mysteries of Their Relationship
Senenmut (also noted Senmout), born in Iuny (modern Armant, about thirty kilometers south of Luxor), is a notable figure of the Egyptian Eighteenth Dynasty, having played a significant role during the reign of Hatshepsut. His father, Ramose, and his mother, Hatnofer,...Read more
Life and Death of Egyptian Queen Tiye, Mother of Akhenaten and Grandmother of King Tut
Queen Tiye’s Family and Early Life Also known as Taia, Tiy, or Tiyi, Queen Tiye was born in 1398 BC. Her father, Yuya, was a provincial priest in the town of Akhmim and also served as a commander of the royal chariots. He owned a significant amount of land and...Read more
Dentistry in Ancient Egypt
Dentistry started many years ago in ancient Egypt. It was invented so as to help in health factors but as time went by people of Egypt started medical schools that taught dentistry and Egyptians developed a positive attitude towards dentistry. Ancient Egyptians...Read more
Discovering the Hyksos Invasion of Ancient Egypt
For just over a hundred years, ancient Egypt was dominated by Asian kings until the rulers of Thebes, located in the south of the country, led the reconquest of the territory and managed to expel the foreigners. “I have rebuilt what was dismembered from the...Read more
Imhotep: the God of Wisdom and Medicine Who Built the First Pyramid
Deification is the process through which a normal person is exalted to a godly position. In ancient Egypt, deification was only reserved for the royals or the pharaohs who were deemed to be earthly gods. They achieved an even higher divine status after death. Very few...Read more