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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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Cleopatra VII

Cleopatra was born in 69 BC in Alexandria, Egypt. She had two older sisters, Cleopatra VI and Berenice IV as well as a younger sister, Arsinoe IV. There were two younger brothers as well, Ptolemy XIII and Ptolemy XIV....

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Akhenaten's Story

Who was Akhenaten ? Akhenaten was a Ruler of Egypt during the period known as the 18th Dynasty....

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Howard Carter Biography

Those that recognize the name, Howard Carter, usually associate it with the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb....

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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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Akhet Egyptology Home

Explore 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. Tutankhamun, the elaborate preparations they made for an eternal life. Masks and jewelry which the dead took with them into their tombs and the elaborate ...

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