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...

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.

Khan el-Khalili is a historic marketplace in the heart of Cairo, Egypt. It's one of the city's oldest and most famous souks (marketplaces), dating back to the 14th century. The vibrant maze-like streets are filled with shops selling everything from...

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...