ANCIENT EGYPT

Ancient Egypt is a period spanning more than three millennia (from the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt by the pharaoh Narmer in 3150 BC to the death of Cleopatra in 30 BC).

You will find below the different parts of our blog. Each of them is specifically dedicated to one of the major themes of ancient Egypt. In each section, you will discover many related articles with which you will learn a lot about the wonderful ancient Egypt!

 

Cobra Uraeus, Nekhbet, Egyptian cartridge

EGYPTIAN SYMBOLS

Egyptian symbols can be found everywhere in the great monuments of ancient Egypt. Indeed, the ancient Egyptians gave much meaning to the Khepri scarabs, hieroglyphics, eye of Horus and other great mystical symbols that represented a part of their religious beliefs.

In this part of our blog, you'll learn more about Egyptian symbols and their meanings.

 

Sobek Nut Aten Bastet

EGYPTIAN GODS

Egyptian gods such as Set, Horus, Ra, Osiris, and Isis are one of the first things that come to mind when one thinks of "ancient Egypt". Indeed, we know them today for their various myths and rather astonishing stories that have influenced many the world's religious ancient pantheons that succeeded the gods of Egypt.

In this part of our blog, you will learn more about the animal-headed deities of the ancient Egyptians from 3500 years ago.

 

King pharaoh of Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt Cheops Khepri Menkaure

EGYPTIAN PHARAOHS

From the first pharaoh Narmer to the last of Egypt's queens Cleopatra, while passing by Akhenaten, Tutankhamun and Rameses II, the pharaohs of Egypt have a very rich history.

In this part of our blog, you can learn more about the rulers of ancient Egypt who were considered demigods on Earth several millennia ago.

 

Pyramids of Cairo, Oasis, Sahara, Travel

EGYPTIAN PYRAMIDS AND TEMPLES

Having required the mobilization of hundreds of thousands of workers, the Egyptian pyramids, monuments and temples preserved by the drought in deserts are undoubtedly among the most resplendent in the world.

In this part of our blog, we will present the history of the most important Egyptian buildings. From the Pyramids of Giza to the Necropolis of Saqqarah while passing by the temples of Edfu, Karnak or Memphis, you will have the opportunity to learn a lot about ancient Egypt.

 

Alexander the Great, Napoleon, Battle of the Pyramids

HISTORY OF EGYPT

Ancient Egypt is a period with a very rich history. But medieval and modern Egypt has an equally rich background.

In this part of our blog you can learn more about Egypt history. For example, you will learn more about Egypt's role in the Crusades, who the Mamluks were, the actions of Alexander the Great in Egypt, and how hieroglyphics were discovered.