Ancient Egypt

Centre for Archaeology at Monash University

The Centre for Archaeology at Monash University is a dynamic and research-focused institution dedicated to the study, preservation, and promotion of archaeological knowledge and heritage. Located within Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, this center serves as a hub for archaeological research, education, and engagement. Here is a descriptio...

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Cleopatra's Children

Check out this unique series brought to you by Bible History Online Includes Real Audio. Trace the interesting history of the children of the great Queen of Egypt [Ancient Egypt Rome] [People] [Cleopatra]...

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Myths & Legends

Quite exhaustive. Indicies and site reviews Encyclopedias, Dictionaries and Archives Offline sources Myth and Story Collections Essays and Commentary Creatures of Myth and Legend Miscellany [Myths and Mythology]...

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Siege Warfare in Ancient Egypt

It is clear that the Egyptians did posses the means to conduct siege warfare, though in reality, like other powers in the region such as the Assyrian, they tried to avoid this type of battle where possible. They preferred, rather, to force a military decision on the battlefield. However, with the large number of fortified cities throughout Israel a...

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Cleopatra, the Last Pharaoh

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 with the rise of the Roman Empire. Having l...

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Coins references/bibliography

Nicely done, in color. [Ancient Near East] [Coins]...

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The Egyptian calendar

The earliest Egyptian calendar was based on the moon's cycles, but the lunar calendar failed to predict a critical event in their lives: the annual flooding of the Nile river. The Egyptians soon noticed that the first day the "Dog Star," which we call Sirius, in Canis Major was visible right before sunrise was special. The Egyptians were probably t...

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Egyption Kings

A timeline that starts with the 1st Dynasty from 3050 - 2890 with the Egyption Kings and ends at Roman Emperors such as Augustus in 30 B.C. - 14 A.D....

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A Timeline of the New Kingdom

Theban Mapping Project presents a timeline on the New Kingdom. It goes from 1546 BC with Ahmes I to 1070 BC with Rameses XI. Pictures are included. Dynasty 18 through Dynasty 20, known as the New Kingdom, witnessed a time of international prestige and prosperity for Egypt. The kings of this period conducted extensive military [14770], diplomatic an...

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History Timeline of Ancient Egypt

Greek Dynasty- (332 - 30 B.C.) Persian Period II - (342 - 332 B.C.) Late Period II - (425 - 342 B.C.) Persian Period I - (517 - 425 B.C.) Late Period I - (1069 - 517 B.C.) New Kingdom -(1550 - 1069 B.C.E.) Intermediate Period II - (1650 - 1550 B.C.) Middle Kingdom - (2125 - 1650 B.C.) Intermediate Period I -(2181 - 2125 B.C.) Old Kingdom...

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