The Old Kingdom period of Ancient Egyptian history lasted from c. 2686 to c. 2181 BC and is often referred to as the 'Pyramid Age'. At its peak, the …
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The rise and fall of Egypt's Old Kingdom
The Old Kingdom period, which lasted from c. 2600 to c. 2100 BC, is often considered to be the 'Golden Age' in ancient Egyptian history. This was a time when the pharaohs ruled over a prosperous and powerful nation, and made huge strides in terms of art, architecture, and culture...
In the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, the Pyramid Texts of the pharaohs offer archaeologists a rare glimpse into the complex religious beliefs of …
Uncover the answers to the greatest mysteries of the Pyramids of Giza. Learn about who built them, how they were constructed, and their purpose as …
Learn the step-by-step process of mummifying a pharaoh in ancient Egypt. Discover how embalmers preserved the body for the afterlife, from organ …
Information about the history of the pharaohs and peoples living in ancient Egypt, from the pre-dynastic era, all the way through the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms, until the absorption into the Greco-Roman world.
