One of the most enchanting and deeply symbolic elements of ancient Egyptian art is the depiction of the starry night sky, often found on the ceilings of tombs, temples, and even sarcophagi. These painted or carved motifs weren’t...

"Ma’at, both a revered goddess and a powerful philosophy, symbolized truth, justice, and cosmic harmony in ancient Egypt. From guiding pharaohs in law and civil life to determining souls’ fates in the afterlife’s heart-weighing ritual, Ma’at was central...

One of the most iconic representations of cobras in ancient Egypt is the Uraeus, a rearing cobra often depicted on the headdresses of pharaohs and deities. This symbol represented Wadjet, the cobra goddess of Lower Egypt, who was...

The Ramesseum, the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Ramses II, stands as a remarkable testament to the grandeur and ambition of ancient Egypt. Located on the west bank of the Nile River near Luxor, this iconic structure not only...

  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...

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

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...