#egyptian-history

account_balance  Who was Mentuhotep II and what was his impact on ancient Egyptian history?

Mentuhotep II was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the 11th Dynasty, around 2061 BC to 2010 BC. He is known for reuniting Upper and Lower...    Read more

museum  Who was Thutmose III and what were his major accomplishments as a pharaoh?

Thutmose III was the sixth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Ancient Egypt. He is considered to be one of the greatest pharaohs in Egyptian...    Read more

location_city  What is the Valley of the Queens and why is it significant?

The Valley of the Queens is a small valley located on the west bank of the Nile river in Egypt, opposite to Thebes (modern-day Luxor). It is a burial...    Read more

location_city  Why did the ancient Egyptians build the Sphinx?

The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. It is a massive statue of a mythical creature with the body of a lion and...    Read more

location_city  What was the significance of the Valley of the Kings in ancient Egyptian history?

The Valley of the Kings is a site in Egypt that served as a royal burial ground for pharaohs and nobles during the New Kingdom period (1550-1070...    Read more

account_balance  What was the significance of the Temple of Karnak in ancient Egyptian history?

The Temple of Karnak is a vast complex of ruined temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings located in the city of Thebes, on the east bank of the...    Read more

museum  What is the Temple of Karnak Sound and Light Show and why is it significant?

The Temple of Karnak is an ancient Egyptian temple complex located in the city of Luxor. One of the most impressive and largest temple complexes in...    Read more

museum  What is the Temple of Kom Ombo Museum and why is it significant?

The Temple of Kom Ombo Museum is located in the city of Aswan in Upper Egypt. It is a museum that houses artifacts and relics from the Temple of Kom...    Read more

history  Who was Seti II and what was his impact on ancient Egyptian history?

Seti II was the fifth ruler of the Nineteenth Dynasty of Egypt, and his reign lasted from around 1200 BC to 1194 BC. He was the son of Merneptah and...    Read more

tour  What is the Temple of Luxor and why is it significant?

The Temple of Luxor is an ancient temple complex located in the city of Luxor in Egypt. The temple was built around 1400 BCE during the reign of...    Read more