Egyptian history

Egyptian history

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Egyptologist

History; Egyptian history

An archaeologist who specialises in the study of ancient Egypt by examining artefacts and documents left behind by the long-dead civilisation.

A succession of kings who were usually related. Egyptologists usually divide ancient Egypt's history into 31 dynasties up to the arrival of Alexander the Great. The system was initially devised by ...

Duat

History; Egyptian history

The land of the dead. It Iies under the earth and is entered through the western horizon.

Dromos

History; Egyptian history

A straight, paved avenue flanked by sphinxes. A sphinx is a mythical creature with a lion's body and a human head.

Sphinx

History; Egyptian history

A statue in the shape of a lion with the head of a human or ram. A sphinx was a symbol of royal power.

Ptahhotep

History; Egyptian history

He was the city administrator and vizier during the reign of Djedkare Isesi. He is credited with authoring "The Instruction of Ptahhotep", which was meant to instruct young men in appropriate ...

Ptahshepses

History; Egyptian history

The vizier and son-in-law of king Niuserre. His mastaba complex in Abusir is considered by many to be the most extensive and architecturally unique non-royal tomb of the Old Kingdom.