2. General

Ancient Egypt

Museum of Natural History. Ancient Egypt was a narrow strip of land along the Nile River. Each year the river flooded its banks, leaving behind a fertile fringe of soil they called "the Black Land," while the desert all around the Nile valley was called "the Red Land."...

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The Queens of Egypt - Cleopatra

Egypt: Tour Egypt Monthly: Queens of Egypt, Part III - Cleopatra...

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Tutankhamun

King Nebkheperura Tutankhamun remains the most famous of all the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, but in fact he was a short lived and fairly insignificant ruler during a transitional period in history. Little was known of him prior to Howard Carters methodical detective work, but the discovery of his tomb and the amazing contents it held ultimately ensu...

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Hatshepsut The Female Pharaoh

Hatshepsut, was the daughter of Thutmose I and Queen Ahmose Nefertari. Hatshepsut (1473-1458 BC) was married to her half brother Thutmose II perhaps in order to strengthen his claim to the throne. Hatshepsut had a daughter by her husband/half brother Thutmose II, but the heir to the throne, the future Thutmose III, was in fact the son of one of his...

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The Ancient Egyptian Culture Exhibit

Daily Life Art Military Architecture Hieroglyphs Religion Maps History Archaeology Links - Book References...

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Egypt: History - Pharaonic Dynasties

One of the most fascinating periods in Egypt's history is the era of the Pharaonic dynasties. These dynasties ruled Egypt for thousands of years, shaping the country's culture, religion, and society. The Pharaonic dynasties began around 3100 BC with the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt by King Menes, also known as Narmer. This event marked the...

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Nefertiti

Famed throughout the ancient world for her outstanding beauty, Akhenaten's queen Nefertiti remains the one of the most well known of the queens of Egypt. The famous statue of Nefertiti, found in a sculptors workshop in Akhetaten, is one of the most immediately recognisable icons from this period of history. It has escaped the excesses of the Amar...

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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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The Story of Hatshepsut

Born in the 15th century BC, Hatshepsut, daughter of Tuthmose I and Aahmes, both of royal lineage, was the favorite of their three children. When her two brothers died, she was in the unique position to gain the throne upon the death of her father. To have a female pharaoh was unprecedented, and probably most definitely unheard of as well. When Tut...

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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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