2. General

The Palace of Rameses III

The Palace of Rameses III is a remarkable archaeological site located in the ancient city of Thebes, in modern-day Luxor, Egypt. It stands as a testament to the grandeur and opulence of the New Kingdom period of ancient Egyptian history. Built during the 20th dynasty by Pharaoh Rameses III, the palace served as the administrative and residential c...

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Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt, one of the world's most fascinating civilizations, thrived for over 3000 years. From the majestic pyramids to the mysterious Sphinx, this ancient society left a lasting legacy that continues to captivate us today. The Nile River, the lifeblood of Egypt, played a crucial role in the civilization's success. It provided fertile land fo...

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Cleopatra

Cleopatra VII Philopator, commonly known as Cleopatra, was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. She was born in 69 BC and reigned as Queen of Egypt from 51 BC until her death in 30 BC. Cleopatra was a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, a Greek royal family of Macedonian origin that ruled Egypt after the death of Alexander the Grea...

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Akhenaten: The Great Heretic Ruler

Akhenaten will always be remembered as a great heretic ruler, who uprooted traditional Egyptian religions, and conjured a monotheistic religion that is very close in nature to Christianity and Judaism. His political power was not his strong point, but with the creation of his religion, and the vast change in art forms, Akhenaten will never be forgo...

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King Ramses II

King Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great, was the third pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty of Egypt. He ruled for an incredible 66 years, from 1279 to 1213 BC, making him one of the most powerful and celebrated pharaohs in Egyptian history. During his reign, King Ramses II undertook numerous military campaigns and construction projects, the most fa...

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Akhet Egyptology Index

An ideal place to start exploring the wonders of the past. Find out about the people of this amazing culture, and learn about the gods they worshiped, the Pharaohs they followed and the tombs and statues they left behind....

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The Egyptian Book of the Dead

The Papyrus of Ani by E. A. WALLIS BUDGE [1895]...

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Deep in the Tombs of Egypt

WELL, GOLLY GEE, IT`S ARCHAEOLOGY Deep in the Tombs of Egypt...

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The Rosetta Stone Images and Information

The Rosetta Stone is 3 feet 9 inches long and 2 feet 41/2 inches wide - (114x72x28cm). It is dark grey-pinkish granite stone (originally thought to be basalt in composition) with writing on it in two languages, Egyptian and Greek, using three scripts, Hieroglyphic, Demotic Egyptian and Greek. Because Greek was well known, the stone was the key to d...

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