Ancient Egyptian History

The history of ancient Egypt started around 3100 BC and ends 323 BC. In fact, the hisotry is divided into 30 dynasties with more than 300 Kings ruled from diffrent capitals. Luxor was one of these capitals between 1550-1080 bc and some very famous kings ruled from their. For example, Ramesses, Hatshepsut, Tutankhamun, Thutmosis and Amenhotep. All of them put their tomb in the Valley of the Kings on Luxor west bank.

Also, the Old Kingdom was very famous period when kings built their tombs like Pyramids such as Cheops, Khafre, Menkaure, Djoser, and Sennefru.

Rekhmire Tomb | TT100 | Valley of Nobles

Rekhmire Tomb

Rekhmire tomb TT100 | 18th Dynasty | Valley of the Nobles | Luxor West Bank | Best Things to do in Luxor Rekhmire was a well-known character during the 18 Dynasty, New Kingdom of ancient Egypt. In that time, there were two Viziers to help the Pharoah one for the north and one for the

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The vizier in ancient Egypt | Vizier’s installation and Duties

Imhotep

The vizier in ancient Egypt | vizier’s installation and duties In this article we will talk abut the Vizier in ancient Egypt and his power, rank, influence, and history. Egypt has a special geographical form, so it demanded careful administration. If administration was not good, it was difficult to maintain a centralized control over the

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Early Dynastic Period of Egypt | Archaic Period

Early Dynastic Period of Egypt | Thinite Period What is the Early Dynastic Period of Egypt? The Early Dynastic Period of Egypt, also known as the Thinite Period, refers to the period in ancient Egyptian history from about 3150–2650 BC. This was the era in which Egypt became a united country under the rule of

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Mamluks | History, Leaders, Architecture & Decline

Mamluks | History, Leaders, Architecture & Decline In this article, we will talk in brief about the history of Egypt during the Mamluk era between 1250 to 1517 in which Egypt was ruled by Mamluks. We will mention who were the Mamluks. How they became rulers of Egypt? How they defeated the Mongols and the

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Sultan Hassan | Mameluke Period

Sultan Hassan

Sultan Hassan | Sultan of Egypt | Mameluke Period An-Naser Badr al-Din Hasan ibn Muhammad ibn Qalawun (1334/35–17 March 1361), better known as an-Naser Hassan, was the Mamluk sultan of Egypt, and the seventh son of an-Naser Muhammad Ibn Qalawun to hold office, reigning twice in 1347–1351 and 1354–1361. He assumed power after his brother

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