Ta’wy Discoveries #1 | Hidden Corridors & Lost Coffins
🏺 Latest Egyptology Discoveries: Great Pyramid Secrets & Luxor Tomb Finds Egypt continues to reveal new layers of its ancient past. This week’s roundup brings two major archaeological stories into focus: a newly detected hidden corridor inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu, and a series of remarkable coffin and tomb discoveries in Luxor. Below is […]
Voices of the Pharaohs: Predynastic Pharaohs
The Predynastic Period of Egypt spans from approximately 6000 BCE to 3100 BCE. It marks the era before the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under a single ruler. This fascinating period saw the evolution of human civilization along the Nile. Early hunter-gatherer communities developed into advanced societies. These societies were characterized by agriculture, […]
Gods of Ancient Egypt: Thoth
An in-depth exploration of Thoth, the ancient Egyptian deity of wisdom, writing, and knowledge, detailing his attributes, representations, and significance in Egyptian culture. Thoth: The God of Wisdom and Writing Thoth, known as DHwty in ancient Egyptian, is the deity associated with intelligence, wisdom, and the written word. He is revered as the […]
Beginning of Time ~ End of Eternity – Calendar of Ancient Egypt: Second Month of Inundation – Cloth
This episode explores the second month of the ancient Egyptian inundation season, known as the Month of Cloth. Guided by the goddess Neith, this month includes a series of festivals, rituals, and mythological events recorded in temple calendars and ancient texts. We walk through the month’s major observances and what they reveal about how the […]
Ancient Egyptian Literature – The Battle of Kadesh
In this episode of Ancient Egyptian Literature, we are delving into the Battle of Kadesh, a monumental military action between Rameses the Great and the Hittites. Two versions of this story appear in ancient Egypt. The first, the official report, also called the bulletin, with seven copies found, and the second, dubbed the Poem of […]
Beginning of Time ~ End of Eternity – Calendar of Ancient Egypt: First Month of Inundation – Drunkenness
In this episode, we explore the first month of the ancient Egyptian inundation season, dedicated to the god Thoth. Drawing on temple calendars and ancient texts, we look at the major festivals, daily rituals, and mythological events that shaped this month — including the Opening of the Year, the Wag Festival, and the Festival of […]
Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt: The Book of Knowing the Creations of Ra
The Book of Knowing the Creations of Ra is an ancient Egyptian creation myth that narrates the self-creation of Ra, the sun god, and his role in forming the universe. Ra, also known as Khepra (the scarab beetle of creation), describes his emergence during the sp tpy (First Occasion), the moment of creation. He […]
Par Madja’at Ancient Egyptian House of Books Episode 5
The episode provides a detailed overview of Episode 5 of “Par Madja’at House of Ancient Egyptian Books,” which focuses on research and literature about ancient Egypt. Key highlights include: The episode provides a rich exploration of ancient Egyptian culture, focusing on priesthood, rituals, and food preparation, supported by books, articles, and research.
Gods of Ancient Egypt: Sakhamat – Sekhmet
The episode provides an extensive overview of Sakhamat (Sekhmet), an ancient Egyptian goddess associated with power, war, destruction, healing, and protection. Below is a summary: Origins and Mythology: Sakhamat, derived from “sxm” (power) and “t” (female), is a lioness-headed goddess linked to war, destruction, and healing. She is central to the myth of […]
Par Madja’at Ancient Egyptian House of Books – Episode 4
The document provides a detailed summary of Episode 4 of Par Madjat House of Books, which includes a review of Food Fit for Pharaohs: An Ancient Egyptian Cookbook by Michelle Berriedale-Johnson, highlights from the May/June 2020 issue of Archaeology magazine, and insights into ancient Egyptian research and electronic documents. Key Highlights: Book Review: Food Fit […]