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5 Great Female Rulers of Ancient Egypt
The ancient Egyptian empire saw more women in positions of power than any other culture in the ancient world. Some of the most powerful and important deities in the Egyptian pantheon were female, and...
View ArticleNubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae
This UNESCO World Heritage Site consists of 11 monuments that are found between the two temples of Abu Simbel and Philae. Remarkably only two monuments have remained in their original location, with...
View ArticleAncient Thebes, Egypt
The ancient city served as the capital of Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom Egypt, showcasing a civilisation during its absolute zenith. Thebes, with its Necropolis, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage...
View ArticleMemphis and its Necropolis
The Ancient Egyptian city of Memphis was the first ever capital of a unified Egypt. Founded approximately 5,000 years ago, the settlement with its surrounding Necropolis have become one of Egypt’s most...
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How Did Cleopatra Die?
In late summer 30 BC, the last ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt, Cleopatra VII, died by suicide. Holed up in a mausoleum she had built on her palace grounds in Alexandria, the story goes that she sent for an...
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10 Facts About Amenhotep III
The years of Amenhotep III’s reign are widely regarded as the pinnacle of ancient Egyptian civilisation. Known as Amenhotep the Magnificent or Amenhotep the Great, Amenhotep III was the ninth pharaoh...
View ArticleTemple of Horus
The Temple of Horus, also known as the Edfu Temple, is an incredibly well-preserved monument to one of Ancient Egypt’s most important deities, Horus. Temple of Horus history Worshipped as the child of...
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What Happened to the Lighthouse of Alexandria?
The lighthouse of Alexandria, built by the Ptolemaic Kingdom in ancient Egypt, was once one of the tallest structures in the world and was a symbol of social, commercial and intellectual power. Now...
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Who Broke the Giant Sphinx’s Nose?
The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most recognisable relics of ancient Egypt. One of the world’s largest monuments at 20 metres high and 73 metres long, it is a staggering 4,500 years old. However,...
View ArticleAbu Mena
Abu Mena, located southwest of Alexandria in Egypt, is an ancient Christian pilgrimage site. The site comprises of a town and monastery complex, and its remains were designated a UNESCO World Heritage...
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10 Facts About Queen Nefertiti
Queen Nefertiti (c. 1370-1330 BC) was uniquely influential as both a wife and queen during one of the most contentious yet wealthy periods of ancient Egyptian history. A key catalyst for ancient...
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10 Facts About Cleopatra
Cleopatra was much more than the femme fatale or tragic heroine history often portrays her as: she was a fearsome leader and brilliantly astute politician. During her rule between 51–30 BC, she brought...
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Cats and Crocodiles: Why Did Ancient Egyptians Worship Them?
It is often stated that the ancient Egyptians were ardent animal lovers. This is based on a number of factors, such as animal-headed deities and the number of mummified animals discovered in the...
View ArticleThe Challenge to Find the Lost Tomb of Cleopatra
In this episode of the podcast series The Ancients, Dr.Chris Naunton joins Tristan Hughes to put forward several theories about the ongoing mystery of the whereabouts of Cleopatra’s lost burial place....
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Alexandria: The City That Changed The World
The Egyptian city of Alexandria was one of the greatest cities of the ancient Mediterranean world, and is a place steeped in history, intrigue, and wonder. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC and...
View ArticleAncient Thebes, Egypt
The ancient city served as the capital of Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom Egypt, showcasing a civilisation during its absolute zenith. Thebes, with its Necropolis, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage...
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