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A civilization that thrived in the Nile Valley from around 3100 BCE to 30 BCE, known for its rich history, advanced culture, and monumental architecture.
The title given to the rulers of ancient Egypt, considered divine and responsible for maintaining order and ensuring the prosperity of the kingdom.
Massive structures built as tombs for pharaohs, characterized by their triangular shape and impressive engineering.
The lifeblood of ancient Egypt, providing fertile land for agriculture, transportation, and a source of life for the civilization.
A system of writing used by ancient Egyptians, consisting of pictorial symbols that represented sounds, words, and ideas.
A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human or animal, often guarding important structures or tombs.
The preservation of the dead through a complex process of embalming and wrapping the body, believed to ensure the soul's journey to the afterlife.
One of the few female pharaohs of ancient Egypt, known for her successful reign and impressive architectural projects.
A pharaoh who introduced a monotheistic religion centered around the worship of the sun god Aten, leading to significant changes in Egyptian art and culture.
A stone slab discovered in 1799, containing inscriptions in three different scripts (hieroglyphic, demotic, and Greek), which helped decipher ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.
A burial site for pharaohs and high-ranking officials, located on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, known for its richly decorated tombs.
The last pharaoh of ancient Egypt, known for her beauty, intelligence, and relationships with powerful Roman leaders.
A type of paper made from the pith of the papyrus plant, widely used in ancient Egypt for writing and documenting important texts.
The chief deity of ancient Egypt, a combination of the gods Amun and Ra, representing the sun and creation.
A tall, narrow monument with a pyramid-like shape, often used to commemorate pharaohs or mark important locations.
A simplified form of hieroglyphic writing used for everyday purposes, such as administrative documents and religious texts.
An Egyptian queen and wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten, known for her beauty and influence during the Amarna Period.
The god of the afterlife and judge of the dead in ancient Egyptian mythology, associated with resurrection and eternal life.
A vast temple complex in Luxor, dedicated to the worship of Amun-Ra and other deities, featuring impressive columns and statues.
One of the most important ancient Egyptian gods, often depicted as a falcon or a man with a falcon head, associated with kingship and protection.
The god of embalming and the afterlife, often depicted as a jackal or a man with a jackal head, responsible for guiding souls to the underworld.
A stone coffin used for burying the deceased, often elaborately decorated with carvings and hieroglyphs.
A collection of ancient Egyptian funerary texts, containing spells and instructions to guide the deceased through the afterlife.
The goddess of love, beauty, and motherhood in ancient Egyptian mythology, often depicted as a cow or a woman with cow horns.
A massive limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, located near the pyramids of Giza.
An ancient city in Upper Egypt, serving as the capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom and home to many important temples and tombs.
The god of the Nile River and fertility, often depicted as a man with a potbelly and overflowing water vessels.
An ancient region located in present-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan, often mentioned in ancient Egyptian texts and associated with trade.
A major conflict between the Egyptian Empire under Ramses II and the Hittite Empire, resulting in a stalemate and the signing of the world's first recorded peace treaty.
The principal wife of Pharaoh Ramses II, known for her beauty and the elaborate tomb dedicated to her in the Valley of the Queens.
The first pyramid ever built, located in Saqqara and designed by the architect Imhotep for Pharaoh Djoser.
A burial site for queens and royal children, located near the Valley of the Kings, known for its beautifully decorated tombs.
A time in ancient Egyptian history during the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten, characterized by significant religious and artistic changes.
Two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, located on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor.
A large temple complex dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, located in the city of Luxor, known for its grandeur and well-preserved statues.
A decisive victory for Pharaoh Thutmose III against a coalition of Canaanite city-states, establishing Egyptian dominance in the region.
A grand temple dedicated to Pharaoh Hatshepsut, located in Deir el-Bahari, known for its unique architecture and beautiful reliefs.
A vast temple complex dedicated to the worship of Amun-Ra and other deities, located in the city of Thebes, known for its impressive hypostyle hall.
A conflict between Pharaoh Ramesses III and the Sea Peoples, resulting in a decisive Egyptian victory and the end of the Sea Peoples' invasions.
Two massive rock temples built by Pharaoh Ramses II, located in Nubia, known for their impressive statues and the annual solar alignment.
A key battle between the Egyptians and the Assyrians, resulting in an Egyptian victory and the preservation of Egypt's independence.
A well-preserved temple dedicated to the god Horus, located in the city of Edfu, known for its detailed reliefs and inscriptions.
A major conflict between Pharaoh Ramses II and the Hittite Empire, resulting in a disputed outcome and the establishment of a peace treaty.
A complex of temples dedicated to various deities, located on an island in the Nile River, known for its beautiful setting and the rescue operation during the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
A battle between Pharaoh Ramses II and the Sea Peoples, resulting in an Egyptian victory and the repulsion of the invaders.
A unique double temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus, located in the city of Kom Ombo, known for its symmetrical design.