The Tomb of Maya is the burial site of Maya, an important official in ancient Egypt. Maya served as the treasurer during the reign of Pharaoh Tutankhamun and also continued his service under Pharaoh Horemheb. He was...

Pottery in ancient Egypt dates back to the Predynastic period (c. 6000-3150 BCE) and spans through various dynasties up to the Greco-Roman period. It evolved in terms of technique, form, and decoration over millennia.The primary material used was...

Journey into Vizier Rekhmire’s T-shaped tomb (TT100) in Theban Necropolis—vivid administrative reliefs, tribute scenes, Opening-of-the-Mouth rite & autobiographical hieroglyphs.

The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most iconic monuments in the world, located on the Giza Plateau near Cairo, Egypt. It is a colossal limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head...

Horus and Ra are two of the most significant deities in ancient Egyptian mythology. Horus was often depicted as a falcon or a man with the head of a falcon. He is sometimes shown with the double crown...

Cosmetics played a role in ancient Egyptian society, both for aesthetic purposes and cultural significance. One of the most iconic aspects of ancient Egyptian cosmetics is the use of eye makeup, particularly kohl. Kohl was made from a mixture of minerals, usually galena (lead...

Step into Cairo’s National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: from pharaonic treasures and mummy halls to Islamic jewels and cultural artifacts—history across millennia.