21K Ancient Egypt was the longest lasting and most stable civilization in world history. At the center of that stability were the pharaohs, Ancient Egyptian kings who ruled as gods, and the other officials who helped them rule and build the amazing monuments that we can still see today. Rel...
The Hyksos ruled Egypt from1648 BC until 1540 BC. Their rule began with their successful invasion and ended 108 years later after the Thebans successfully drove the Hyksos out of power. The last period of Ancient Egypt is known as the New Kingdom. This is the period of Tutankhamun, Akhen...
Some historians say that Egypt may lay claim to the world's first king, perhaps Iry-Hor or Namer. They point to the Sumerian King List, an ancient manuscript filled with the kings – real and fictitious – who once ruled the area around modern day Iraq. This text, discovered in the ear...
located just off the coast of ancient Egypt. He chosePtolemy I Soter, one of his army's generals, to settle the island. Ptolemy decided that Pharos needed something to identify it, both symbolically and literally -- its coast was difficult to navigate. ...
The accounts of Tiberius’ reign are contradictory, certainly he ruled in a difficult period of court intrigue and murder. Writers of the time would make him the culprit of the vices which were increasingly evident at court and in Rome. It should however be remembered that he left the empire...
Early cultures used meteorites to craft weapons and jewelry long before anyone knew how to extract iron from ore.
These coastal civilizations have long since disappeared under the waves. But new technology is revolutionizing underwater archaeology and surfacing the remains like never before.
Nobles ruled the regions of Egypt (Nomes). They were responsible for making local laws and keeping order in their region. Priests were responsible for keeping the Gods happy. They did not preach to people but spent their time performing rituals and ceremonies to the God of their temple. ...
Jan 26, 2024 • 6 min read Egypt’s heartbeat is young, vibrant, and innovative – an impassioned generation that’s a force to be reckoned with Login Save your favorites! Sign into save, get inso & more Archaeology Getting to know the Pyramids of Giza ...
Riff ruled that the evidence presented by the toxicology expert brought in for the trial was “unreliable.” (37)(38) According to reports, the judge didn’t accept it because the toxicology expert only based his conclusions on his “assumptions” in terms of the dose or amount of the ...