The Ostrich in Ancient Egypt
The people of Ancient Egypt traded in ostrich products with Nubia, Ethiopia and Punt. Wall reliefs show conquering pharaohs receiving ostriches and their products...
Bread and Beer in Ancient Egypt
Bread and beer were the staples of the Ancient Egyptian diet. This article discusses the importance of bread in the Ancient Egyptian life.
Bread in...
Khufu: Tyrant and Great Pyramid Builder
World famous for commissioning the building of the Great Pyramid of Giza, the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, Khufu was a tyrannical...
Sobek, Ancient God of the Crocodile in Egyptian Mythology
Crocodiles are believed to be over 200 million years old. These fierce and powerful creatures were feared and worshiped in the Nile Valley.
Crocodiles are...
Scribes in Ancient Egypt
Scribes were important people in Ancient Egypt. They carried out both administrative and religious function and were highly prized for their skills.
The role of...
Religion and Spirituality of the Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Egyptian religion seems to be based on an obsession of death, but it can also be seen as a desire to live. Their...
How King Tut May have Died
Researchers have studied the remains of King Tutankhamun for over 90 years and are still unable to decisively conclude what caused his death.
Ancient Egyptian...
Ancient Egyptian Archery
The development and design of bows and arrows used for warfare by the armies of Ancient Egypt
The bow is an almost universal weapon, and...
Early Egyptian Soldiers
The army of the Middle Kingdom (2055 - 1650 BC) was an infantry force - horses had not yet been introduced to Egypt.
Troop types
There...
Military Weapons of Ancient Egypt
The armies of Ancient Egypt basically used three types of offensive weapons and their defensive equipment to oppose the enemies of Pharaoh.
Not all the...
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