These majestic statues embody the power and grace of Egypt’s rulers. Pharaonic king statues symbolize leadership and authority, while queen statues represent beauty and elegance, making them an impressive focal point in any room. Buy from here: Shop Now Representing strength, and protection, these intricately designed obelisks add a touch of Egyptian grandeur. With luxurious […]
When it was discovered in 1799, the Rosetta Stone unlocked the secrets to the mysterious and unreadable hieroglyphs. What is the Rosetta Stone? The Rosetta Stone is a large block of black granite, over 2,000 years old, that was rediscovered in Egypt in 1799. It was a remarkable find as it contains inscriptions that enabled […]
Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamun – get to the bottom of those curse stories On 26 November 1922 Howard Carter stood before a sealed door blocking a dark corridor. Behind him stood his patron Lord Carnarvon. Both men knew that they were standing in the tomb of the 18th-Dynasty boy king Tutankhamun – the sealing on the […]
Ancient Egyptian papyrus paper is one of the world’s oldest forms of paper, tracing its roots back to around 3000 BCE. Crafted meticulously by the ancient Egyptians, papyrus was made from the papyrus plant that grew abundantly along the Nile River. The plant’s fibrous stems were harvested and sliced into thin strips, which were then […]
The land of the pharaohs is famous for its huge pyramids, its bandaged mummies and its golden treasures. But how much do you really know about ancient Egypt? Was the Great Pyramid built by slaves? How did mummification work? Here, Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley shares 10 lesser-known facts… 1- They did not ride camels The camel […]
Answering questions about hieroglyphs, the mysterious script of the ancient Egyptians. Who invented hieroglyphs? There is no knowing who invented it, but hieroglyphic writing probably originated at one of the rival royal courts in the late-fourth millennium BC, before Egypt was unified under the first dynasty. While the idea of writing may have been borrowed […]
Egypt’s pharaohs have left an impressive legacy of stone architecture, monumental inscriptions and religious art, allowing us to reconstruct their achievements with a fair degree of certainty. But what was daily life like for the ordinary Egyptian? Here, Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley shares 10 lesser-known facts 1- Who were the ‘ordinary people’?Imagine the population of ancient […]
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