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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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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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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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The Ancient Egypt Site

Explore more than 3.000 years of Ancient Egyptian history, monuments, language and more. History starting with the end of prehistory at around 3.000 BC to the closing of the last Egyptian temple in 535/537 A.D. A time-line helps you navigate through history and discover the formidable Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt....

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Theban Mapping Project - Valley of the Kings

Wadi Biban al Molouk, Wadi al Moluk. See the Valley of the Kings in Virtual Reality....

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Ancient Egypt Artifacts and Antiquities

The cornerstone for Egyptian society was laid around 3100 BC with the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under the rule of a single King. This king, known as Pharaoh, was the central figure of the Egyptian state which built pyramids during the Old Kingdom, mainly in the 3rd Dynasty, starting at Saqqara (c. 2650 BC). The most notable of these was ...

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Middle Egyptian - Great site for info Hieroglyphs

Middle Egyptian - Great Site for Info on Hieroglyphs Middle Egyptian is the written language of ancient Egypt and is primarily known for its use in hieroglyphic writing. Hieroglyphs are the characters used in this script, representing objects and ideas through pictorial symbols. Studying Middle Egyptian can be a fascinating journey into the rich ...

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