Mummy of Cleopatra
The fascinating mummy of a young woman known as Cleopatra, who lived during the Roman Period of Ancient Egypt, approximately between 100 and 120 CE. Unlike her renowned predecessor, Cleopatra VII, this Cleopatra, aged 17, was not a ruler but rather the daughter of...Read more
Tomb of Princess Idut, Saqqara
Tomb of Princess Idut, Saqqara. 3rd Dynasty, Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. Princess Idut was the daughter of Unas, king of the V Dynasty. It was discovered by Cecil Firth in 1927, and it is believed that the tomb originally belonged to a vizier named Ihy and was...Read more
Faces of the Fayum: Eternal Gazes of Ancient Egypt
Fayum Portraits These paintings of Roman tradition, placed between the bandages and the face of the mummy to replace, in some cases, the traditional ancient Egyptian masks that protected and identified the deceased, are known as “Fayum portraits” due to...Read more
The Great Coronation of Ramses II
The coronation of Ramses II was a lavish five-day ceremony intended to ensure the restoration of the balance of the universe, which was lost with the death of his predecessor, Seti I. Danger Lurks The body of Seti I was in the capable hands of the embalmers, whose...Read more
Ptolemy I, the First Greek Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt
A friend and collaborator of the Macedonian monarch Alexander the Great, Ptolemy took control of ancient Egypt after the conqueror’s death. Proclaimed pharaoh, he established the first Greek dynasty in Egypt. Ptolemy’s fate was one of the most...Read more
Mourners: Women who Mourned the Dead in Ancient Egypt
In certain parts of the world, even today, you can still witness groups of women who, despite not being part of the deceased’s family, publicly express profound sadness and grief. These women are the mourners, a profession with ancient origins that was...Read more
How to Visit the Pyramids of Giza and Not Appear Just Another Tourist
This route through the funerary temples of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure reveals some of the best-kept secrets of the spectacular ancient Egyptian necropolis. The pyramids on the Giza plateau have been a place of pilgrimage for travelers for twenty-five centuries, ever...Read more
The Hidden Library of the Holiest Monastery in the World
Nestled within a majestic canyon, casting its imposing silhouette against the backdrop of Mount Sinai, lies a sanctuary steeped in profound spirituality and rich history. Saint Catherine’s Monastery, renowned as the Transfiguration Monastery, stands as a...Read more