Egyptian History
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Fayum
The Faiyum (also given as Fayoum, Fayum, and Faiyum Oasis) was a region of ancient Egypt known for its fertility and the abundance of plant and …
Ancient HistorySenusret III
Senusret III (c. 1878-1860 BCE, also known as Senwosret III, Sesostris III) was the 5th king of the 12th Dynasty of the Middle Kingdom of Egypt …
Ancient HistoryThutmose III's Battle of Megiddo Inscription
The Battle of Megiddo (c. 1457 BCE) is one of the most famous military engagements in history in which Thutmose III (1458-1425 BCE) of Egypt defeated …
Ancient HistoryThutmose III at The Battle of Megiddo
The ancient site of Megiddo was the scene of a number of battles in antiquity and is best known as the source of the word a<i>rmageddon</i>, the Greek …
Ancient HistoryPolice in Ancient Egypt
In any society, members of the community recognize they are required to restrain certain impulses in order to participate in the community. Every …
Ancient HistoryPer-Ramesses
Per-Ramesses (also known as Pi-Ramesses, Piramese, Pr-Rameses, Pir-Ramaseu) was the city built as the new capital in the Delta region of ancient …
Ancient HistoryThe Temple of Hatshepsut
Among the duties of any Egyptian monarch was the construction of monumental building projects to honor the gods and preserve the memory of their …
Ancient HistoryTomb Robbing in Ancient Egypt
The tombs of the great kings and nobles of Egypt were built to safeguard the corpse and possessions of the deceased for eternity and yet, while many …
Ancient HistoryThe Statuary of Maatkare Hatshepsut
One of the most fascinating aspects of the female pharaoh Maatkare Hatshepsut’s reign (1479 - 1458 BCE) is the artwork she left behind. Art served an …
Ancient HistoryDeir el-Medina
Deir el-Medina is the modern Arabic name for the worker’s village (now an archaeological site) which was home to the artisans and craftsmen of Thebes …
Ancient HistoryThe First Labor Strike in History
The most important cultural value in ancient Egypt was harmony; known to the Egyptians as <i>ma’at</i>. <i>Ma’at</i> was the concept of universal, communal, and …
Ancient HistoryThe Report of Wenamun: Text Commentary
The literature of the Middle Kingdom of Egypt (2040-1782 BCE) is justly famous as some of the best the culture ever produced. Great works like <i>The</i> …
Ancient HistoryThe Report of Wenamun the Perils of Living in the Past
Wenamun waits around for nine days but the thief is not found and the money unrestored, so he leaves Dor and solves his problem by robbing a ship …
Ancient HistoryTrade in Ancient Egypt
Trade has always been a vital aspect of any civilization whether at the local or international level. However many goods one has, whether as an …
The Battle of Pelusium: A Victory Decided by Cats
The ancient Egyptians had a great reverence for life in all its forms. Life had been given by the gods and reverence for it extended beyond human …
Ancient HistoryColossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon (also known as el-Colossat or el-Salamat) are two monumental statues representing Amenhotep III (1386-1353 BCE) of the 18th …
Letters to the Dead in Ancient Egypt
In the biblical Book of Luke, the story is told of Lazarus and the Rich Man in which a man of wealth and the poorest beggar both die on the same day. …
A Brief History of Egyptian Art
Art is an essential aspect of any civilization. Once the basic human needs have been taken care of such as food, shelter, some form of community law, …
Ancient Egyptian Art
The artworks of ancient Egypt have fascinated people for thousands of years. The early Greek and later Roman artists were influenced by Egyptian …
Jobs in Ancient Egypt
In ancient Egypt, the people sustained the government and the government reciprocated. Egypt had no cash economy until the coming of the Persians in …
Music Dance in Ancient Egypt
Music and dance were highly valued in ancient Egyptian culture, but they were more important than is generally thought: they were integral to …
Ancient HistoryShips of the Gods of Ancient Egypt
The Nile River was the source of life for the ancient Egyptians and so figured prominently in their religious beliefs. At night, the Milky Way was …
Ancient HistorySetna II: A Detailed Summary Commentary
The story known as Setna II (also Setna Khaemaus and Si-Osire) is a work of ancient Egyptian literature from Roman Egypt (30 BCE - 646 CE) written in …
Ancient HistoryThe Mummy's Curse: Tutankhamun's Tomb the Modern-Day Media
Howard Carter's 1922 CE discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun was world-wide news but, following fast upon it, the story of the mummy's curse (also …
EgyptCosmetics, Perfume, Hygiene in Ancient Egypt
For the ancient Egyptians life was a celebration, and so, just as one would want to look one's best at any party, personal hygiene was an important …
Ancient HistoryWomen's Work in Ancient Egypt
Women in ancient Egypt had greater rights than in any other civilization of the time. They could own land, initiate divorce, own and operate their …
Ancient HistoryThe Tales of Prince Setna
Among the most engaging and influential works from Egyptian literature are the stories in the cycle known as Setna I and Setna II or The Tales of …
Ancient HistoryKhaemweset
Khaemweset (also given as Khaemwaset, Khaemwise, Khaemuas, Setem Khaemwaset, c. 1281-c.1225 BCE) was the fourth son of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BCE) …
Ancient HistoryThe Negative Confession
The Negative Confession (also known as The Declaration of Innocence) is a list of 42 sins which the soul of the deceased can honestly say it has …
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