Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Confident in himself and believing he was destined to become a great ruler, Pharaoh Ramesses II wanted the world to remember him long after his death. His wish was fulfilled, and Ramesses II is today
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Ancient Egyptians believed that the great gods had created the universe and maintained order; they were also involved in people’s everyday lives and survival. One of the gods was also sent in mortal form into
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Many researchers refer to the Hyksos as West Asian people, but who these people were is not exactly known. They were officially known as “Foreign Rulers (‘Heka Khawaset’). Their historical name “Hyksos” is of Greek origin.
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Piecing together what really happened in the life of Pharaoh Ay is not easy for historians. Pharaoh Ay was not as famous as Khufu, Ramses II, Akhenaten, or Hatshepsut, just to mention a few, but
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Researchers using an advanced satellite radar system have identified a large, oval-shaped anomaly beneath one of the most significant prehistoric sites in Lower Egypt. Satellite imagery revealed this hidden feature, prompting archaeologists to begin excavations
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – During the reign of Khufu and Khafre, Egypt suffered severe disasters. Temples were closed, and Egyptians—free citizens and enslaved people—worked day and night building pyramids for their rulers. Pharaoh Menkaure significantly improved people’s situation by
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The “Papyrus Westcar,” a Middle Kingdom manuscript (ca. 2030–1650 BC), is far more than an important relic—it is one of the most credible windows we have into the mindset of ancient Egypt. This remarkable text
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Among the pyramid builders of the Old Kingdom (2686 – 2181) is king Unas (also Unis, Wenis) (2375-2345 BC). Unas, the ninth and final ruler of Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty (2494–2345 BC), is best known today
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – When asked about their future aspirations, most young people—aside from a few exceptions—often mention dreams of becoming astronauts, singers, movie stars, or other high-profile professionals. However, as teenagers transition into adulthood, these early ambitions frequently
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Egypt, the land of pyramids and pharaohs, where magic played a vital role in life, and the afterlife was a desired destination, still holds many secrets waiting to be revealed. Today, we have uncovered one of
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In the distant past, an ancient Egyptian woman of high social standing was mummified and placed in an ornate sarcophagus. Although the sarcophagus has never been opened, scientists believe that exceptional funerary objects were likely
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Known for her extensive knowledge of astronomy, the Lady of the Stars, the goddess Seshat, played a vital role in the construction of sacred Egyptian buildings. She assisted the pharaoh in the Stretching of the
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Deir el-Bahri, a sacred resting place for the pharaohs, is a mountain valley on the western bank of the Nile River near Thebes, an archaeological site of tombs and temples. In ancient times, Deir El-Bahri
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Ornaments in the shape of beetles are known from the late Paleolithic epoch (10,000 to 20,000 years ago). However, since the Egyptian civilization was so much earlier, it isn’t easy to know the exact meaning
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The Black Pyramid, constructed under the reign of Amenemhat III, was initially erected as a monumental edifice that bore witness to the Pharaoh’s magnificent grandeur. Unfortunately, the pyramid, originally named Amenemhet is Mighty, has been
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The Sahara, spanning over 3.5 million square miles and covering a third of Africa, stands as the largest desert on Earth. It’s intriguing to consider that this vast expanse was once a lush paradise. Just
