2. General

Theban Mapping Project

The largest Egyptological website on the internet, offering complete coverage of the Valley of the Kings in images, text and maps. Produced by the Theban Mapping Project and directed by Kent Weeks....

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Luxor Museum

The museum in Luxor, although not on the scale of it's illustrious Cairo predecessor does house a large collection of tremendously significant objects. These include statues from the famous Cachette found buried in Luxor temple as well as a small selection of items from the tomb of Tutankhamun....

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Hatshepsut

Hatshepsut, meaning "foremost of noble ladies," was one of the most remarkable pharaohs of ancient Egypt. She ruled as a pharaoh during the 18th dynasty and is often regarded as one of the most successful female rulers in history. Hatshepsut came to power in 1478 BC and reigned for over 20 years. She is known for her successful military campaigns,...

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The King List

The Early Dynastic Period The Old Kingdom The First Intermediate Period The Middle Kingdom The Second Intermediate Period The New Kingdom The Third Intermediate Period - High Priests (Thebes) The Late Period The Graeco-Roman Period - Macedonian Kings Ptolemys...

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King Tut

The most famous of all the kings found in the Valley of the Kings was Tutankhamun, also known as KingTut. He died in mid-January, 1343 B.C. It is thought that he was murdered by an official because his skull was bashed in and only a person of great importance could get near enough to harm him....

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Antony, Octavian, Cleopatra

Antony, Octavian, and Cleopatra are figures deeply intertwined in the history of ancient Rome and Egypt. Mark Antony, a powerful Roman general and politician, was a key ally of Julius Caesar. His tumultuous relationship with Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt, ultimately led to his downfall as he found himself on the opposing side of Octavian, Caesar's...

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History of Alexandria: Cleopatra

Cleopatra, the Last Pharaoh (B.C. 69-30). When Cleopatra VII ascended the Egyptian throne, she was only seventeen. She reigned as Queen Philopator and Pharaoh between 51 and 30 BC, and died at the age of 39. Before glancing at Cleopatra's reign, let us first have a look at the keys to her rise and fall. The demise of the Ptolemies power coincided...

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Akhenaten of Amarna

18th Dynasty Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. This page is an introduction to the pharaoh Akhenaten, and the mysteries of his life, his religion, and his reign....

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Karnak Temple

The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples. This vast complex was built and enlarged over a thirteen hundred year period. The three main temples of Mut, Monthu and Amun are enclosed by enormous brick walls. The Open Air Museum is located to the north of the first courtyard, across from t...

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Guardian's King Tut

King Tut, formally known as Tutankhamun, was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the 18th dynasty (approximately 1332–1323 BC). He is one of the most famous and well-known pharaohs due to the discovery of his intact tomb in the Valley of the Kings in 1922 by archaeologist Howard Carter. Tutankhamun became pharaoh at a young age and reigne...

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