Tutankhamun’s Treasurer: Unearthing the Tomb of Maya at Saqqara
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...
Why the Citadel Saladin Should Be on Your Cairo Itinerary
The Citadel of Sultan Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi, also known as the Cairo Citadel, is a medieval Islamic fortification in Cairo, Egypt. It was constructed by Salah al-Din (Saladin) between 1176 and 1183 to protect the city from potential...
The Art and Craft of Ancient Egyptian Pottery
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...
Tomb of Rekhmire: A Glimpse into the Life and Legacy of an Ancient Egyptian Vizier
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 at the Giza Plateau
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: Symbols of Kingship and Creation
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...
The Tomb of Sennefer: The Vineyard Tomb of Thebes
Discover the vibrant art and hidden splendor of Sennefer’s tomb (TT96) at Theban Necropolis—rock-cut chapel, subterranean burial, vineyard ceiling, and vivid 18th Dynasty scenes.
