08 May, 2025

Law in ancient Egypt

Law in ancient Egypt was primarily based on the concepts of justice and cosmic and social order, symbolically represented by the goddess Ma’at. The Pharaoh, as the divine ruler, was the source of supreme legislative authority.  There was also an organized and centralized judicial system consisting of judges, priests and administrative officials. A set of […]

08 May, 2025

Fashion in ancient Egypt

Fashion in ancient Egypt clearly and significantly reflected the social, economic, religious and other statuses of the ancient Egyptians. It was generally characterized by elegance and simplicity simultaneously, with its details and quality varying according to social class and status. Each social group had its own distinctive style of dress. What materials were ancient Egyptian […]

02 May, 2025

Saqqara bird

Egypt holds countless treasures from the many ancient Pharaonic antiquities which reveal to the entire world the greatness of the Egyptian civilization and its innovations. One of the most controversial discoveries is a small wooden model resembling a bird, dubbed the “Saqqara Bird.”  This model has sparked and continues to spark the curiosity of scholars […]

29 April, 2025

The Block Statues of hetep

Block statues of hetep are considered one of the most important types of sculptural art that appeared in ancient Egypt. They were popular from the Middle Kingdom until the Late Period. The block statues of Hetep are characterized by a body that appears almost cubic with only the head and hands visible while the rest […]

29 April, 2025

The Goddess Sekhmet

The goddess Sekhmet is a famous deity in ancient Egyptian religious beliefs. She appears in many inscriptions and statues as a woman with the head of a lioness a form associated with strength and control.  Sekhmet was also associated with the ancient city of Memphis and was part of the city’s sacred trinity alongside the […]