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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. Scri...
How many wives did King Ramesses II have?Ramses IIRamses II, also known as Ramses the Great, was one of the most powerful Pharaohs in history. He expanded his rule into areas of what we would now call Syria, and also what we'd now call a goodly chunk of Israel. He was bordered by...
In the 16th century B.C., three steadfast, wise, and powerful queens led Egypt against Hyksos invaders—and won.
Pharaohs, Roman empresses, European fishermen and farmers and bonobo mothers have done their best to promote their sons.
No cameras were around thousands of years ago when the ancient Egyptians built the three pyramids of Giza, for each of three pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. And so scientists have had to piece together clues as to how these towering monuments were constructed. Over the past two decades,...
inner archaeologist and explore the many ruins of the country. While it might be a long time before I get there, my friend Jeremy Scott Foster fromTravelFreakhas visited a couple of times. In this guest post, he’ll give you his best tips for saving money on your next visit to Egypt!
Akhenaten's religious reforms were partially prompted by his frustrations with the priestly class. Not only did the priesthood command considerable wealth, but it also held power over the pharaohs. Priests were the sole interpreters of divine will, and Egypt's rulers were duty-bound to obey the...
“Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs,” transports you to the distant past to explore ancient Egyptian culture and the land of pharaohs. Over 5,000 years ago, Egypt became a state that unified many cities and towns along the Nile River. Since then, ...