The Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as the Pharos of Alexandria, was a lighthouse towering over the ancient city of Alexandria. The city is still relevant to this day and the lighthouse was located on the eastern point of the Pharos island. It’s renowned for its remarkable architecture because the sheer height of the structure …
Ancient Egyptian mythology is the collection of myths and religious practices belonging to the Nile River Valley civilization. The beliefs of the ancient civilization lasted until the fall of the Ptolemaic Dynasty in 30 BCE at the hands of the Roman Empire. Thereafter, Egypt became a Roman subdivision and Christianity became the main religion of …
Merneith, Nefertiti, Cleopatra, and a few other strong female figures are associated with ancient Egypt, one of ancient history’s most enduring and greatest civilizations. For 3,000 years the Egyptian empire was ruled by 170 great (some arguably not so great) pharaohs. Of those 170 pharaohs, several of them were female. Ancient Egypt was ruled by …
The Egyptian afterlife was a vital aspect of ancient Egyptian religion and religious beliefs. The journey to Duat, the Underworld, was just a fraction of the bigger picture. Generations of study have taught us that the ancient Egyptians had complex beliefs surrounding the soul and death, all of which lent to their interpretation of life …
From Thutmose III, Amenhotep III, and Akhenaten, to Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaohs were the rulers of ancient Egypt who held supreme power and authority over the land and its people. The pharaohs were believed to be divine beings who served as a link between the gods and the people. They played a significant role in shaping …
The ancient Egyptian civilization has had many high points. To this day, we still talk about their architecture and the artwork that they left behind. Their most famous pharaohs have become iconic. However, we should consider what information we have about their armies. How many troops did they have? What were the kinds of Egyptian …