Djoser's Step Pyramid: The Beginning of Monumental Stone Architecture
Rising above the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser marks one of the greatest turning points in the history of ancient Egyptian architecture.
Who Built the Pyramids?
The Workers Who Built the Pyramids: What Giza Reveals
For centuries, the pyramids of Giza inspired one enormous question: Who built them?
Explore the lives of the ancients ( Marriage to the Pharaohs )
To the ancient Egyptians, the most attractive
What Did Herodotus Say About Ancient Egyptians?
When the Greek historian Herodotus visited Egypt in the fifth century BC, he devoted a large part of Book Two of The Histories to the country's people, customs, religion, and daily life.
Sex and Fertility in Ancient Egypt: What the Evidence Tells Us
Ancient Egyptians viewed fertility, birth, family life, and reproduction as important parts of human existence. Evidence from temples, tombs, religious texts, medical papyri, and works of art shows that ideas about sexuality and fertility were present in several areas of Egyptian culture.
The Architecture of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el-Bahari
The Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari is one of the most distinctive architectural achievements of ancient Egypt. Built during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut, the temple rises gradually toward the dramatic cliffs of western Thebes, creating a remarkable connection between architecture and the natural landscape.
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