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Egyptology has really shed light on things in ancient Egypt, many of which are things not known in other ancient civilizations. However, it wouldn’t have been made possible without the discovery of many artifacts. These artifacts are what allow us to know ancient Egypt’s culture, religion, literature, art, and most importantly its history. There areContinue reading “Artifacts and Their Legacy”

Ancient Egypt may once have been a powerful stable civilization, but climate change, followed by the invasion of multiple empires, and eventual loss of culture and religion, caused great suffering and decline. Three Artifacts that have significance in terms of the decline of ancient Egypt, displaying change and, or continuity. In this picture, it’s clearContinue reading “The Egyptian Age of Decline (1100 – 30 BC)”

This decree was issued to the people of Kadesh, which was part of the Hittite Empire at the time. Although Ramesses failed to conquer Kadesh, this decree was written to show an example of how the people of a conquered country would be addressed. Archaeologists found evidence that he believed he was a God toContinue reading “Ramesses II’s Decree”

Papyri Rosetta Stone Plow Papyri (Papyrus Sheets) We’re all familiar with the word paper and its benefit in today’s time. However, we never really care to think about its origins and creation. Papryi in ancient Egypt came from a water plant, which would grow near the Nile River, specifically the Nile Delta. [1] These waterContinue reading “Historically Significant Artifacts”