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The Pharaoh’s Afterlife Journey: The 12 Gates of Duat1. What is Duat?Duat is the realm in ancient Egyptian mythology that the dead must pass through to reach the afterlife. The sun god Ra (Ra) travels through this world every night and is reborn in the east at dawn. The deceased pharaoh follows the sun god’s journey, passing through 12 gates, each guarded by gods, monsters, and trials. Only thos..

The Pharaoh's Afterlife : A Journey of Rebirth and the Soul1. Ancient Egyptian Beliefs: The Journey of the SoulIn ancient Egypt, death was not the end but the beginning of a journey. They believed that a soul was made up of five parts:Ka: The life force connected to the body. This is why mummies were preserved—to keep the Ka intact.Ba: The free-moving part of the soul, often shown as a bird, whi..

The Solar Boat of Pharaoh Khufu: The Ancient Secret Hidden Beside the PyramidAncient Egyptian civilization is renowned not only for its grand pyramids and intricate temples but also for its numerous unresolved mysteries. Among them, the Solar Boat of Pharaoh Khufu is not merely an artifact but a vessel imbued with the beliefs, craftsmanship, and rituals of the ancient world. This boat, discovere..

Overview of the Arab Republic of Egypt1. National OverviewThe Arab Republic of Egypt is a country stretching over northeastern Africa and western Asia (Sinai Peninsula). It is advantageously positioned, surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, with the Suez Canal serving as a vital link between Asia, Africa, and Europe. The capital is Cairo, which is also the largest city and the pol..

Cubit, Nilometer, and Palm: The Measurement Units of Ancient Egypt1. Cubit: A Fundamental Unit of MeasurementIn ancient Egypt, the cubit was a fundamental unit of measurement used in architecture, surveying, and religious rituals. It was generally based on the length from the elbow to the tip of the fingers, measuring approximately 52.3 cm. The ancient Egyptians regarded the human body as a natu..

Workers in the Pharaoh's EgyptIn ancient Egypt, workers participated in large-scale construction projects in exchange for compensation. The workers mobilized for the construction of grand structures, like the pyramids, were mostly farmers who, during the flooding season of the Nile, engaged in construction work instead of farming. At that time, there was no concept of slavery in Egypt, and the i..

Menes (Narmer), The First Pharaoh of Egypt The civilization of Egypt developed along the Nile River, where multiple city-states flourished. Over time, two powerful kingdoms emerged: Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt, which struggled and conflicted with one another. Eventually, a strong city - state, Thinis, located in Upper Egypt, unified the entire region under its rule. Following this, the Thinite r..

Cairo's Citadel and Muhammad Ali Mosque : From Military Fortress to Islamic Architecture Masterpiece Cairo's Citadel and Muhammad Ali Mosque are culturally significant locations in Egyptian history. The Citadel was originally built as a military fortress, and the Muhammad Ali Mosque was eventually built inside it, linking the two structures together. Let's explore their past and importance.  The..

Egyptian Crops and Food : A Delicious History Shaped by the NileEgypt is often called the "Gift of the Nile" because its civilization and agriculture depend on the great river. What did ancient pyramid builders eat? What do modern Egyptians have for breakfast? From wheat and barley incorporated into delicious meals , Egyptian food has a long and rich history. Let’s venture into how Egyptian agri..

Cleopatra and the Ptolemaic Dynasty: The Last Story of New Kingdom EgyptIn 332 BCE, Alexander the Great overthrown Egypt and founded Alexandria, marking a new chapter in Egyptian history. However, after his sudden death, his empire was divided among his generals, and Egypt fell under the control of Ptolemy I Soter, one of Alexander’s trusted commanders. This was the beginning of the Ptolemaic Dy..