A monument of power and vision

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut stands as one of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable monuments. Built in th..

the Old kingdome

The Old KingdomThe Old Kingdom spans Dynasties 4 through 8. That is a period of 495 years from 2625 ..

The Early Dynastic Period of Ancient Egypt

The Early Dynastic Period Narmer’s victory did not put an immediate end to conflict. There were ma..

Egypt’s First Pharaohs: Power, Unity, and the Rise of a Civilization

The Early Dynastic PeriodThere were many periods of local warfare. Forces from the north and south c..

The Predistic Period of Ancient Egypt

Egypt Before the Empire

IN EARLY TIMES, THE NILE RIVER VALLEY WAS NOT A GREAT place to live. Each summer, floodwaters filled..

Why are two names used in Egyptian writing!

Sometimes you will see two names used to refer to the same god, goddess, or noble person—such as t..

Obelisks: Ancient Egyptian Monuments

Obelisks are four-sided, tall, slim pillars covered with hieroglyphics that come to a point at the t..

A tour of Egyptian history

The New Kingdom (1539–1075 b.c.e.) was Egypt’s imperial age. At its largest, Egypt’s empire st..

Egyptian Dates

Egyptian datesIt is very difficult to establish accurate dates for Egyptian history. the Egyptians d..

The River Nile

The River Nile (Nile god Ha Py)Each year, spring rains and melting snows in the Ethiopian highlands ..