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The Ancient Egyptians

Ancient Egyptian Historical Sites and Ruins

Amarna
Tuna el-Gebel
The Mastaba Tombs
Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Pyramid of Khafre
The Bent Pyramid
The Great Sphinx
Step Pyramid of Djoser
Ramesseum (Luxor)
Pyramid of Senusret III
Festival Hall of Tuthmosis III
KV9 Tomb of Ramses V-VI
The Kiosk of Nectanebo I
Deir el-Medina
The Valley of the Kings
Red Pyramid, Dahshur
Tutankhamun’s Tomb
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Pyramid of Menkaure
Pyramid of Neferirkare
Pyramid of Senusret II (El Lahun Pyramid)
Meidum pyramid
Pyramid of Djedkare Isesi
Pyramid of Sahure
Pyramid of Userkaf
Pyramid of Unas
Kalabsha Temple
Temple of Derr (El-Derr)
The Tomb of Queen Meresankh III
Medinet Madi
The Temple of Isis, Philae
Hawara pyramid of Amenemhat III
Mastaba of Ti
Pyramid of Djedefre
Sekhemkhet Pyramid (Buried Pyramid)
Tihna el-Gebel
Ancient Kellis
Temple of Seti I in Abydos
Temple of Gerf Hussein
El-Khokha Necropolis
Sehel Island
The mortuary complex of Djoser
Medinet Habu (Temple of Ramesses III)
El Kab
Meir tombs
Beni Hasan Tombs
Pyramid of Amenemhet I
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
The Valley of the Queens
Abu Simbel Temples
Pyramid of Pepi II
Pyramid of Senusret I
Pyramid of Teti
Pyramid of Nyuserre
Luxor Temple
Temple of Hibis
Abu Rawash
Gebel el-Silsila
Qasr Ibrim
Buhen
Deir el-Shelwit
Temple of Amada
Soleb
Karnak Temple Complex
Hathor Chapel
Chapel of Dedwen
Fraser Tombs
Pyramid of Khentkaus II
Pyramid of Khentkaus I
Pyramid of Sinki Egypt
Tomb of Sobekhotep
Pi-Ramesses
Aswan Quarry
Temple of Edfu
Temple of Hathor (Philae)
The Osirion
Kom Ombo Temple
Tomb of Senenmut
The Tomb of Sennefer (Tomb of the Vineyards)
The Tomb of Rekhmire Depictions
The Tomb of Nefertari
The Serapeum of Saqqara
Speos Artemidos
Tanis
El-Hawawish Tombs
Tomb of Ankhtifi
Zawiyet Umm el-Rakham
Tomb of Pennut
Temple of Montu
El-Tod
Tomb of Nakht
Tomb of Menna
Temple of Ramses II at Abydos
Bubastis
Seti I
The Pyramid of Baka in Zawyet el-Aryan (Egypt’s Area 51)
Khaba Pyramid (Layer Pyramid)
The Tomb of Irukaptah
Shunet El Zebib
Mastaba of Ptahshepses
Tebtunis
Statue of Tuthmosis III
Soknopaiou Nesos
Colossal statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye
Sarcophagus of Harkhebit
Dra’ Abu el-Naga’
The Sphinx Temple

Egyptian Mythology

Nut – The Ancient Egyptian Sky Goddess
Sekhmet Egyptian Goddess
Geb – the Ancient Egyptian God
Osiris Egyptian God
Thoth Egyptian God
Horus Egyptian God
Ra (Atum) Egyptian God
Hathor Egyptian Goddess
Anubis Egyptian God
Ma’at Egyptian Goddess
Seti (Seth) Egyptian God
Isis Egyptian Goddess
Aten Egyptian God

Ancient Egyptian Artifacts

The Mummy Mask of Tjuyu
The Coffin of Bakenmut
Unfinished Obelisk, Asuan
Ancient Egyptian Weapons
Colossal Statue of the Rameses II from Memphis
Lateran Obelisk
Obelisk of Theodosius
The Sphinx of Tanis
The Amarna Letters
The Merneptah Stele
Huge 62 ton Ancient Sarcophagus Discovered in Egypt
Ankh Cross
Colossi of Memnon
Dream Stele

Historical Figures

Hatshepsut
Tutankhamun
Ramses II
Cleopatra
Nefertiti
gebel el-silsila

Gebel el-Silsila

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Gebel el-Silsila, also known as the Chain of Mountains, is a notable archaeological site in Egypt. It’s famous for its impressive sandstone quarries and rich historical significance. The site served as a major quarrying area for the ancient Egyptians, providing materials for many of their monumental constructions. It also features a series of rock-cut temples, stelae, and shrines that date back to the New Kingdom period. The site offers a unique glimpse into the lives and religious practices of the workers and officials who lived there during ancient times.

abu rawash

Abu Rawash

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Abu Rawash is the site of Egypt’s northernmost pyramid, the mostly ruined Pyramid of Djedefre, the successor and son of Khufu. Although not as famous as the pyramids at Giza, it holds significant historical importance. The site offers insights into the development of Egyptian funerary architecture and the political shifts of the Old Kingdom. The pyramid complex, which includes the remains of a mortuary temple and a satellite pyramid, has been the subject of archaeological interest for over a century.

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The Merneptah Stele

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The Merneptah Stele, also known as the Israel Stele or the Victory Stele of Merneptah, is an ancient Egyptian artifact of significant historical importance. It is a granite slab inscribed with hieroglyphs that commemorate the military victories of Pharaoh Merneptah, who ruled Egypt from 1213 to 1203 BC. The stele is particularly notable for containing the earliest known mention of Israel in a non-biblical source. This mention has made the stele a valuable artifact in the study of ancient Near Eastern history, especially the history of ancient Israel and its neighboring cultures.

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The Amarna Letters

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The Amarna Letters are a collection of clay tablets inscribed with diplomatic correspondence. They provide a window into the political landscape of the ancient Near East during the 14th century BCE. Discovered in Amarna, Egypt, these tablets contain messages between the Egyptian administration and its counterparts. They include letters from various rulers of the Near East and are written in Akkadian, the diplomatic language of the time. The Amarna Letters are invaluable for understanding the history, politics, and diplomacy of the Late Bronze Age.

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Temple of Hibis

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The Temple of Hibis stands as a remarkable testament to ancient Egyptian civilization, nestled in the Kharga Oasis. It is the largest and most well-preserved temple in the oasis, dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The temple showcases a blend of Egyptian architectural styles, with influences from the Persian period. Its walls are adorned with intricate inscriptions and vibrant paintings that have withstood the test of time, offering a glimpse into the religious practices and artistic achievements of the era.

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Luxor Temple

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The Luxor Temple is a magnificent ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city now known as Luxor (ancient Thebes). Renowned for its grandeur, the temple was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship; it might have been where many of the pharaohs of Egypt were crowned. Constructed primarily by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, this temple has stood for thousands of years as a testament to the religious and political might of the pharaohs. It has served as a place of worship, a part of the city’s infrastructure, and a historical touchstone for scholars and tourists alike.

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