#ancient-civilizations

history  What was the Macedonian Seleucid Empire and when did it exist?

The Macedonian Seleucid Empire was a Hellenistic state that existed from 312 BC to 63 BC, founded by Seleucus I Nicator, one of the generals of...    Read more

public  How did the Inca Empire fall?

The Inca Empire, also known as Tawantinsuyu, was one of the largest and most powerful empires in pre-Columbian America. It covered a vast territory...    Read more

museum  What is the Deir el-Medina and why is it significant?

Deir el-Medina is an ancient Egyptian village located on the west bank of the Nile, near the city of Luxor. It was a village of artisans who worked...    Read more

terrain  What is the history of the Sahara?

The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, covering approximately 3.6 million square miles (9.4 million square kilometers) of North Africa....    Read more

military_tech  What was life like for a Roman soldier?

Life as a Roman soldier was a tough and challenging experience. Soldiers were recruited from all over the Roman Empire, and their daily routines and...    Read more

museum  What were the Sumerian achievements in art and architecture?

The Sumerians were a civilization that emerged in the southern part of Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq) around 4000 BCE. They made significant...    Read more

history  How do historians approach the study of ancient civilizations?

Historians approach the study of ancient civilizations in a number of ways, depending on the specific civilization and the available evidence. Some...    Read more

account_circle  Who was the most famous pharaoh of ancient Egypt?

The most famous pharaoh of ancient Egypt is undoubtedly Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut. He is famous for his tomb, which was discovered almost...    Read more

healing  How did the ancient Egyptians use medicine to treat illness?

Ancient Egyptians had a comprehensive knowledge of human anatomy and used natural ingredients to create medicines to treat various ailments. The...    Read more

account_circle  Who were the most famous ancient Egyptian queens and consorts?

Ancient Egypt was a civilization ruled by pharaohs, who were often men, but women also played important roles in Egyptian society. Among them were...    Read more