Ramses the Great Facts
Ramses the great biography Born into greatness 1303 BCE Ramesses II didn’t come from royal blood – his grandfather Ramesses I was a military hero who won the favour of the heiress Horemheb – but his birth coincided with Egypt’s rise to increased military and political...Read more
The Many Layers of an Egyptian Mummy
Mummification was not the final step in the quest for eternal life. The body would be placed in several cases and coffins, sometimes up to eight, before eventually being laid to rest. 1 – Objects for the afterlife Once the body had been wrapped in layers of...Read more
Was Alexander the Great really great?
A son of King Phillip II, Alexander the Great has been touted in the history books as one of the greatest kings to have ever lived. However, the question of his greatness continues to linger in many who interrogate what great unique things he might have accomplished...Read more
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