Queen Nefertiti, one of ancient Egypt’s most famous and mysterious rulers, was celebrated for her beauty, power, and influence. As the Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten, she played a key role in Egypt’s religious revolution and left...

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...

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

Khnum is indeed an intriguing figure in Egyptian mythology. Often depicted with the head of a ram, he was considered a creator deity associated with the annual flooding of the Nile River. Khnum was believed to have molded...

The Egyptian Ankh has intrigued and fascinated people for centuries. Shaped like a cross with a loop at the top, the Ankh holds profound significance in ancient Egyptian culture, representing life, immortality, and the divine.The Ankh, also known...

Uncover the heartbeat of ancient Egypt—harps, flutes, drums, sistrums in religious rituals and tomb art; music’s vital role in worship, entertainment & court life.

Egyptian alabaster, also known as calcite or Egyptian marble, was a popular material used by ancient Egyptians for various sculptures and statues. Alabaster is a form of fine-grained, translucent calcite, and it was prized for its smooth texture...