Thutmose III was the son of Thutmose II and the nephew of Hatshepsut and her co-regent for three years. His mummy was discovered in 1881 in the royal cache of Deir El Bahari and was burried in KV 34. In fact, he wa sthe sixth Pharoah of the 18th dynasty and a great military man. He expanded Egypt’s borders to their furthest extent, conquering more land than any pharaoh before or after him.
Esna temple | Facts, History | Egyptian Monuments Esna temple is one of the 6 majors of the Graeco-Roman Period (ca. 332 BCE - 350 CE) together with Philae temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu. Dendera, and Athribis. In fact, one of the best things to do in Luxor is visiting Esna temple. The temple has many unique features and, in this article, we clear the nomination of the city, the temple and the exceptional features found here. We have many gods were worshipped side by side in the temple and the only representation for the emperor Septimius Severus and his family. Esna Location Esna city is located 58 km south of Luxor midway between Luxor and Edfu and it is famous with Esna Lock. Nomination of Esna city The city was the capital of the third Nome of upper Egypt and it had many names during the history Iwnt means Heliopolis of Esna god Ta Snt(i) means the seat of goddess Neith Sni was the name in Coptic Esna is the Arabic pronunciation of the Coptic word T3 Hnt means the foremost of the earth Latopolis in the Greco Roman Period means the town of the Lates fish (sacred fish of goddess Neith). Goddess Neith was described in Esna as the one who change her figure into the fish shape. The Names of the temple Hwt B3w means the temple of souls Hwt It the temple of the father and her the father is Khnum Hwt Mut means the temple of the mother and they mean Neith Hwt Hnmu means the temple of Khnum Esna Deities Esna temple was consecrated mainly for two gods Khnum and Neith Khnum had two wives Menhit the lioness headed deity Nebetu like a leady with Hathoric crown two horns and the sun disc in between. The
Esna temple | Facts, History | Egyptian Monuments Esna temple is one of the 6 majors of the Graeco-Roman Period (ca. 332 BCE – 350 CE) together with Philae temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu. Dendera, and Athribis. In fact, one of the best things to do in Luxor is visiting Esna temple. The temple has many unique
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 south. The vizier of the south was Rekhmire during the reign of Thutmose III and part of the reign of Amenhotep. TT 100 is very unique tomb as it takes the design of the converted letter T and the ceiling of the long corridor is 8 meters high in some places. Besides, the unique wall takes about the Duties of the Vizier in that time. One of the best things to do in Luxor if you have time is to visit the tomb of Rekhmire together with the tomb of Sennefer with one ticket. Where is the tomb of Rekhmire? Like all the Nobles of the New Kingdom, they dug their tombs on the west bank in Luxor starting from Deir El Medina till the entrance to the Valley of Kings. TT 100 or the tomb of Rekhmire is located on the top of Sheikh Abd El Qurna hillside facing the Ramesseum temple of Ramesses II. Names of Rekhmire tomb The tomb is called by the owner’s name Rekhmire tomb Another name is TT100 in the Theban necropolis Who was Rekhmire? He was the vizier of the south of Egypt under Thutmose III and part of the reign of Amenhotep. Rekhmire followed his uncle Ouseramon as a vizier The Vizier of the south in Hatshepsut era was User and Rekhmire was his Nephew His father Neferuben was one of the strongest characters in Egypt in that time His mother’s name was Bet The wife’s name
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
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 whole land. the position of the vizier first appeared in the texts found in the tombs of the nobles and royal burials of the 1st dynasty especially a person called Hamaka, the minister of the king DEN. Who was the vizier in ancient Egypt? The vizier in ancient Egypt was the second position of the social pyramid after the king and the was the equivalent of the modern-day prime minister. Who was the first vizier of Egypt? According to our information, the first one who carried that title was Hamaka from the early dynastic period. Perhaps the most famous vizier during the Old Kingdom was Imhotep of the Pharaoh Djoser. Also, Imhotep the builder of the first Pyramid, the Step Pyramid and was later considered a god. Who could be a vizier? It was known that Pharaohs in ancient Egypt married many women but one of the them was the chief wife, daughter of a king and a queen. The sons from the chief wife will be the future kings but the sons from the secondary wives will be viziers, head of workers, scribes to make their mothers happy. We can say that during the 4th Dynasty, viziers were exclusively the sons of kings from the secondary wives but from the 5th dynasty the situation changed. We have some historical proves that a vizier became a king such as Amenemhat I who was the vizier of Mentuhotep IV and the first Pharaoh of the 12th
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
King Sneferu | Life, Reign, Achievements, Facts, Legacy King Senefru, also known as Sneferu, was a powerful and influential pharaoh of ancient Egypt who reigned during the 4th dynasty, the Old Kingdom of Egypt. He is considered to be one of the most significant pharaohs of ancient Egypt and his reign marked a turning point in the history of the civilization. He expanded Egypt's territories and brought stability to the kingdom and initiated several building projects and architectural achievements that were considered to be engineering marvels. Pharoah Senefru was also the founder of the 4th dynasty and father of the famous pharaoh Khufu, known for building the Great Pyramid of Giza. His legacy in the history of ancient Egypt is truly remarkable and his impact is still felt to this day. This article will take a closer look at King Senefru's life, reign, achievements, and legacy, and how it has shaped the history of ancient Egypt. King Sneferu Early Life and Reign King Senefru, was the son of the pharaoh Huni and queen Meresankh I. He was born into a powerful family and was groomed from a young age to take the throne. During his ascension to the throne, the political climate of ancient Egypt was marked by power struggles and territorial conflicts. The King was able to navigate these challenges and consolidate his power through military campaigns and territorial expansion in Nubia, Lebanon, and Libya. During the early years of his reign, King Senefru led several military campaigns to expand Egypt's territories and bring stability to the kingdom. He also initiated several building projects and architectural achievements, including the construction of the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, which were considered to be engineering marvels of their time. These early achievements established King Sneferu as a powerful and capable
King Sneferu | Life, Reign, Achievements, Facts, Legacy King Senefru, also known as Sneferu, was a powerful and influential pharaoh of ancient Egypt who reigned during the 4th dynasty, the Old Kingdom of Egypt. He is considered to be one of the most significant pharaohs of ancient Egypt and his reign marked a turning point
Opet Festival in ancient Egypt | New Kingdom of Egypt | Egyptian Festivals What is the Opet Festival? The Opet Festival was one of the most important religious festivals in ancient Egypt, especially during the New Kingdom in Thebes. It was an annual festival during which the sacred barks of the triad of Thebes, Amun, Mut, and Khonsu journeyed from Karnak to Luxor and back since the 18th Dynasty. According to some, the Opet Festival continued into the Roman and the Coptic Period. What is the most important festival in Egypt? Ancient Egyptian history is very rich with feasts and celebrations since the beginning of history. For example, the Saqqara complex has a huge place where they were celebrating the Heb Sed Festival. Meanwhile, during the New Kingdom of Egypt when Luxor was the capital, we found a lot of their feast during that time. During the Greco-Roman era, temples such as Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae still keep a lot of these feasts decorating their walls. Surprisingly, the Palermo stone dates back to 2500 BC and mentioned many of these feasts. Feats in ancient Egypt varied from religious to political feasts allowing all people to share both rich and poor. In fact, one of the most important feasts in the past was the Opet Festival together with the beautiful feast of the Valley. Meanwhile, they have much more feasts like gods’ feasts such as Min Festival, Sokar Festival, Bastet, Hathor, and Isis. The Purpose of the Opet Festival? The purpose of this festival was to give energy to the Netjer—divine power—and to reestablish the pharaoh’s divine right to rule. Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Egypt as a Pharaoh during 1473–1458 BC) is believed to have been the first to develop and celebrate the Opet Festival. During her reign, the
Opet Festival in ancient Egypt | New Kingdom of Egypt | Egyptian Festivals What is the Opet Festival? The Opet Festival was one of the most important religious festivals in ancient Egypt, especially during the New Kingdom in Thebes. It was an annual festival during which the sacred barks of the triad of Thebes, Amun,
Kom El Sultan Abydos | Egypt History Where is Kom El Sultan? Kom El Sultan Abydos is located on the west bank of the Nile River near the modern Egyptian towns of El Araba El Madfuna and El Balyana. Kom El Sultan in Abydos to the east of the Shunt El Zebib archeological area in Abydos. Also, to the northeast of Ramses II temple and Menmaatre Seti I temple in Abydos. What is Kom El Sultan? Kom El Sultan in Abydos Egypt is a huge place near Osiris temple and it has ruins from three different eras. It has a huge mudbrick structure from the predynastic period, a few shrines from the Middle Kingdom, and ruins of a stone temple from the New Kingdom. How to reach Kom El Sultan from Abydos? Once you are visiting modern Al-ʿArābā al-Madfūnah village or the Abydos temple for king Seti I and his son Ramesses II, you need to purchase a ticket. To reach Kom El Sultan, you need to purchase a different ticket from the same place but you will be joined by a policeman and an inspector to the Kom El Sultan area. Kom El Sultan is about 2 KM to the northeast of the Ramses II temple and 500m to the east of the Shunet El Zebib area where they found the only statue for Cheops, the builder of the Great Pyramid. Although, you can reach the area by walking or by car as it takes 20 minutes to walk. Who discovered Kom El Sultan? Since Emile Amelino discovered the royal tombs in Umm El Qa’ab between 1885 to 1899 and Flinder Petrie completed the excavation in the area between 1899-1901, a lot of tombs were discovered besides animal cemeteries. Al the discoveries date back to the early Dynastic Period
Kom El Sultan Abydos | Egypt History Where is Kom El Sultan? Kom El Sultan Abydos is located on the west bank of the Nile River near the modern Egyptian towns of El Araba El Madfuna and El Balyana. Kom El Sultan in Abydos to the east of the Shunt El Zebib archeological area in
The Red Chapel of Hatshepsut in Karnak temple Luxor Egypt Facts, History, Layout | Architectural Design, inscriptions & decorations and more about Egypt Temples in Open-Air Museum Karnak. One of the top tourist attractions is the Red Chapel of Hatshepsut at the Open-Air Museum, Karnak temple, Luxor. We will introduce in briefly About Hatshepsut and why she is very famous in ancient Egyptian History. Meanwhile, her red chapel at Karnak has a very unique Barque shrine and it is so important. All Egypt tour packages or Nile Cruises include Karnak temple in the itinerary. However, Egypt tours, and Luxor Tours from Hurghada and Marsa Alam include the temple as a source of information about the Ancient Egyptian civilization during the New Kingdom. Who was Pharoah Hatshepsut? Hatshepsut was the fifth Pharoah of the eighteenth dynasty of ancient Egyptian history. Meanwhile, one of the most successful Egyptian Pharaohs such as Ramesses II, Thutmose III, and Akhenaten. Queen Hatshepsut was the daughter of Pharoah Thutmose I with his royal wife Ahmose and half-sister of Pharoah Thutmose II. Hatshepsut’s name means Foremost of Noble Ladies. Although, she is the only female character who ruled Egypt for a very long time almost 23 years. Together with two more Great Female Rulers of Ancient Egypt Merneith (2nd dynasty) and Sobekneferu (12th dynasty). Hatshepsut was the second historically confirmed female pharaoh after Sobekneferu. Queen Hatshepsut has a very nice tomb in the Valley of the Kings KV 20 as a Pharoah and is believed by many Egyptologists to have been the oldest in the Valley of the Kings. Meanwhile, Hatshepsut added parts to Luxor temple, and her temple at Deir El Bahari together with her Obelisks are among Karnak highlights. How to get to the Red Chapel of Hatshepsut? If you are visiting the Karnak temple,
The Red Chapel of Hatshepsut in Karnak temple Luxor Egypt Facts, History, Layout | Architectural Design, inscriptions & decorations and more about Egypt Temples in Open-Air Museum Karnak. One of the top tourist attractions is the Red Chapel of Hatshepsut at the Open-Air Museum, Karnak temple, Luxor. We will introduce in briefly About Hatshepsut and
