The ancient Egyptians may be best known for their pyramids, but these monumental tombs were only part of their extraordinary architectural legacy. The Temple of Karnak, located near modern Luxor, was the largest religious complex
A look at the breastplate found in King Tut’s tomb you might not realize that it features one of the rarest gemstones in the world. Tutankhamen’s tomb was filled with statues made of ivory, precious
For centuries, people have wondered how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids. The Great Pyramid of Giza, constructed more than 4,500 years ago for Pharaoh Khufu, remains one of the greatest engineering achievements in human
Have you ever wondered what your name would look like in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs? This ancient Egyptian name translator provides a phonetic translation (transliteration). The Egyptian “alphabet” was never official, but amongst the many hieroglyphic symbols,
Dr. Kent Weeks began his work in the Valley of the Kings in 1978 and all these years later, he’s still at it. But he’s not alone. There are teams of archeologists working in the
The ancient Egyptian calendar divided the year into 365 days, with twelve months of 30 days each followed by five additional days known as the epagomenal days. The twelve months were grouped into three seasons
Did you ever wonder how the ancient Egyptians made their infamous bread? Well, we found a real recipe on the tomb wall of Senet. Her tomb is in the ancient city of Thebes in Theban,
For thousands of years, the civilization of ancient Egypt created some of the world’s most impressive monuments, temples, tombs, and statues. Although many of these structures are now ruins, they continue to fascinate archaeologists, historians,
Ancient Egypt was one of the longest-lasting civilizations in world history. Its story stretches from prehistoric hunter-gatherers living along the Nile Valley to powerful pharaohs, pyramid builders, foreign conquerors, Roman emperors, Islamic dynasties, Ottoman rulers,