No comments The Two Pyramids of Snefru Scholars have long debated which of Snefru’s two pyramids at Dahshur was the earlier. The current consensus seems to find in favour of the southern pyramid, variously called the Bent, Blunt or Rhomboidal Pyramid because of its curious shape. This pyramid was associated with Snefru in the Old […]
The Construction and Cost of the Pyramids, c. 450 B.C.
No comments The Construction and Cost of the Pyramids, c. 450 B.C. Herodotus Egyptian Pyramid This pyramid is built in steps, and, as the work proceeded, the stones were raised from the ground by means of machines made of short pieces of wood. When a block had been brought to the first tier, it was […]
Donkeys to Dendera, 1822 | Luxor – Walking Through Egypt
No comments Donkeys to Dendera, 1822 Frederick Henniker Dendera Donkeys and saddles ready made are always forthcoming for an “Engilitz”. In a few minutes we were in sight of the temple, and use our utmost exertions to reach it. My obstinate animal has been there often enough, and now runs into a cornfield, where I […]
Nefertem God of Perfume
No comments Nefertem Egyptian God of Perfume The last of the triad of Memphis-as it was constituted in pharaonic times-Nefertem was an unlikely son of Ptah and Sekhmet, for his demeanor was quite the opposite of his mother’s. The texts found in the Pyramid of Unas at Sakkara associated him with the lotus flower: “Unas […]
The Autobiography of Ahmose son of Ebana
No comments The Autobiography of Ahmose son of Ebana The noble Ahmose came from a military family. His father had served under Seqenenre II, and Ahmose himself entered the army as a young man. In his autobiography (inscribed on the walls of his tomb at el–Kab) he wanted the world to know how he had […]
The Father of Rivers in Ancient Egypt, 1833
No comments The Father of Rivers, 1833 Robert Curzon Nille Father of Rivers . . . we were glad to arrive the next day on the shores of the Father of Rivers, whose swollen stream, although at Atfeh not more than half a mile in width, rolled by towards the north in eddies and whirlpools […]
Wind-bound, 1836 | Arrangements for Traveling up the Nile
No comments Wind-bound, 1836 John Lloyd Stephens On the eighth I had not made much more than fifty miles, and the wind was still ahead, and blowing stronger than ever; indeed, it seemed as if this morning, for the first time, it had really commenced in earnest. I became desperate and went ashore, resolved to […]
Senusret II Pharaoh Biography 1897-1878 BC
No comments Senusret II Khakheperre 1897-1878 BC Senusret II Continuing the family tradition of alternating names, Senusret II succeeded his father Amenemhet II in about 1895 BC, having been associated with his father as co-regent for at least three years. His reign was a peaceful one, in which he continued the expansion of cultivation in […]
Hall of Records and Sanctuary | Temple Of Amon At Karnak
No comments Hall of Records, Sanctuary The granite gateway of the sixth pylon was restored by Seti I and as we pass through it we enter what has become known as the Hall of Records of Thutmose III. These were the state records made by the priests of the temple to detail the sources of […]
Giving Birth in Ancient Egypt and Ancient Egyptian Family
No comments The answer to this grief-stricken invocation might be found in the stele of Tjaiemhotp already mentioned, In a final address she exhorts her husband; ‘Cease not to dink, to eat ; to get drunk, to enjoy making love, to make the day joyful, to follow your inclination day and night , do not […]
Tombs of Beni Hassan and Life in the Grottoes | Luxor
No comments Tombs of Beni Hassan, 1852 Dean Arthur Penrhyn Stanley Tombs of Beni Hassan These tombs of Beni Hassan are amongst the oldest monuments of Egypt . . . yet exhibiting, in the liveliest manner, hunting, wrestling and dancing, and curious as showing how gay and agile these ancient people could be, who in […]
Who Built the Great Pyramid ?
1 comment Who built this Great Pyramid of Giza? The building of the pyramid is attributed to king Khnum – Khufu and generally known as Khufu (Cheops in Greek) who reigned ancient Egypt from (2551 – 2528b.C.) Khufu Statue When you say “attributed ” do you mean that we don’t know for sure ? Yes […]
Ancient Egypt Maps for Kids and Students
7 comments You will Find in Ancient Egypt Maps for kids : Ancient Egypt Map for Kids Ancient Egypt Map Ancient Egypt Maps You can download more 30 Ancient Egypt Maps in the end of this topic Ancient Egypt Map for Kids Map of Ancient Egypt for Kids Ancient Egypt Map for Students Ancient Egypt […]
Introduction to Ancient Egypt
No comments Old people in Egypt say “ Nile is god’s Gift “ and “ Egypt is Nile’s Gift “ so “Egypt is Allah Gift “ , The Ancient Egyptian civilization or Pharaonic civilization was in Northeastern Africa along lower reaches of a river of Nile . Nile River Valley We will speak about Pharaonic […]