The Most Unique (and Imperfect) Pyramid in Egypt
It may not be the most famous, but the Great Pyramid of Khufu owes its existence to this pyramid. From a distance, something seems amiss. One expects the classic shape of a pyramid, with its smooth and flawless faces, akin to those seen in the Giza Valley, rather than...Read more
Unleash the Thrills: Conquer the Game of Hounds and Jackals!
The Game of Hounds and Jackals was an extremely popular pastime in ancient Egypt. Also known as the Game of Horses and Hounds, due to the figures represented, or the Palm Tree Game, due to the sgraffito drawing on the board, it consisted of a race between two players...Read more
The Younger Lady: The Possible Mother of Tutankhamun
Five facts about the mummy of The Younger Lady, the possible mother of Tutankhamun The intriguing remains were discovered in 1898 and continue to captivate archaeologists to this day. If you’re someone who finds the history of mummies fascinating, delve into the...Read more
History of Ancient Egyptian Numbers
The ancient Egyptians were renowned for their advancements in the scientific arts, particularly in medicine and applied mathematics. While much has been written about their medical achievements, the methods they used to arrive at their mathematical conclusions are not...Read more
Gods of Egypt: The 6 Most Powerful and Feared Deities
Among the many ancient Egyptian deities, these were the most important and respected by the people. The ancient Egyptians created a pantheon full of deities that represented every aspect of life and death and explained in a simple way every phenomenon that happened in...Read more
The Buried Statues of Pharaoh Menkaure in Giza
In 1908, George Reisner discovered eight “triads” depicting Pharaoh Menkaure, the goddess Hathor, and several provinces of Ancient Egypt. Statues Everywhere Menkaure’s pyramid had already been explored in 1834 by the British explorer Richard Vyse....Read more
Unlocking the Medical Wisdom of Ancient Egypt: The Fascinating “Edwin Smith Papyrus”
The “Edwin Smith Papyrus” is an ancient Egyptian medical treatise, written in hieratic language, possibly one of the oldest medical treatises in history. This document is one of the fragments that were part of an ancient Egyptian surgery book and,...Read more
Tomb of Meketre: A World in Miniature
Herbert Eustis Winlock was one of the most successful and active archaeologists during the Golden Age of Egyptology in the early 20th century. As a member of the New York Metropolitan Museum, where he eventually became the director, he participated in several...Read more