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.

Explore the stunning TT 55, Ramose’s tomb in Theban Necropolis—unfinished, richly carved with traditional & Amarna-style reliefs, funeral scenes & mourning women.

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...

Visiting the ancient city of Memphis in Egypt is a remarkable experience. Located near modern-day Cairo, Memphis was once the capital of ancient Egypt and held significant cultural and historical importance. Although much of the city's original structures...

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...

The Dendera Temple complex is located in Dendera, Egypt. It is an ancient site that primarily features the Temple of Hathor, dedicated to the goddess Hathor, who was associated with love, beauty, music, and motherhood in ancient Egyptian...