There were many pharaohs of Egypt including, Tut, Zozer, and Khufu, but there are some that need to be recognized. The first one is a pharaoh named Menes who brang Egypt together, then there was Hatshepsut who expanded borders and sent out explorers to trade with others, and finally there was Akhenaten who changed art and religion in egypt and may have started monotheism. If we didn’t have these pharaohs the world would be a much different place now because Egypt might not have been what it is today. We learn about many pharaohs in history in school, but these pharaohs were the most important. These Kings and Queen were staples of Egypt’s economy then and now.…
This week we learned about the chapter, Egypt Under the Pharaohs in the Old, Middle, and New Kingdom. I will be cornering in on the art of the Palate of King Narmer, the Fragmentary head of Senuret III, and Akhenaton, Nefertiti, and three daughters. I will also be discussing “Egypt’s Golden Empire: The Warrior Pharaohs”. In the Old Kingdom, the front and back carvings on the Palette of King Narmer were of big focus.…
Despite what many think, the pharaohs of ancient Egypt did not succeed each other as an unbroken, patrilineal chain by any means. By the Eighteenth Dynasty, the state of kingship had recovered is authority from the Asiatic ruling of the Second Intermediate Period. Hatshepsut, one of the most well-known female kings of Egypt, is a clear outlier to what one would expect from a typical pharaoh. Her story, in summary, involves her gaining control over administration after King Thutmose II, her husband and step-brother, dies, and using that as a stepping stone to claim solitary kingship rather than continuing a life of co-regency – meaning, shared kingship – with Thutmose III, the originally intended male heir and her step-son. This essay will analyze…
Horus Narmer is usually considered the first king of the 1st Dynasty, perhaps even the first to have ruled over the whole of Egypt, or as the last king of the Predynastic Period. He is one of the first Egyptian kings to have left some historical records. Very little is known about the king we call Horus Narmer. Even the reading and meaning of his name are not certain. What we do know is that his name has been found throughout Egypt, which is sometimes interpreted that Narmer was the first king to have ruled over he whole of Egypt.…
Pharaoh Khufu ruled ancient Egypt from 2551-2528 B.C.E during the Old Kingdom. Some people described Pharaoh Khufu as kind and powerful, but others think that he is cruel and harsh, depending on how well you know Khufu. Pharaoh Khufu helped establish the pharaoh as a central authority in 3 ways, having control over food supply by overseeing the harvest and a storage of extra grain. He also helped by controlling networks of government who carried out his laws. Then the Pharaoh emphasizing supreme power by declaring himself god.…
In the midst of oppressive rulers, many times throughout history the people of a civilization seek outside help in order to overthrow their exploiters. Repressive leaders weaken morale of its citizens, and make the people unsettled to trust its own leaders. The impact that religion has in the government’s ability to govern and show the people that it’s leaders are in fact of divine right is also profound. In Babylon, King Nabonidus was a very unpopular and unjust leader and was creating unrest in his city, but also didn’t worship Marduk, the Lord of Babylon. The King Cyrus will emerge to liberate the city of Babylon.…
King Tut was a huge part of Ancient Egyptian’s history. The artifacts King Tut left behind have taught us about Egypt's past. King Tut was famous for his family, tomb, and curse. King Tut was famous for his rich and powerful family.…
In first century Egypt (A.D.) Alexandria was the focal point of Greek civilization on the Mediterranean and the center of Roman trade routes to the deserts, inner Africa, and the East. Sarapis and Isis, two Greek gods, became very popular in the Roman Empire. Inside Egypt the Roman emperors referred to themselves as heirs to the pharaohs and went on to build temples in the traditional Egyptian style. The ancient Egyptian funerary tradition didn’t change very much and the dead were still being mummified, but the funerary arts evolved in a new direction due to the incorporation of Greco-Roman hairstyles, dress, and artistic routines and styles. Christianity arrived in Egypt, flourishing in the large Jewish district in Alexandria.…
learn about how the rich and poor ancient Egyptians eat, dress, and some fun activities they did! Let's start with the life of the poor! The poor are also peasants. The poor didn't have as many food selections. They didn't eat meat.…
The Reign of King Mansa Musa Looking back in history, the West African Kingdom had three major empires; The Ghana, The Mali, and The Songhai. The most significant empire in the West Africa was the Mali Empire. The Mali Empire was discovered by King Sundiata during the thirteenth century. The Mali Empire was a success from the foundation laid by King Sundiata, through control over trade and beliefs of Islam.…
At first glance it may appear that Herodotus’ account of Egypt is a clear-cut description of the country and what he learned there, intended to educate a Greek audience. However, a closer examination reveals that his intentions and motivations may have been different that originally assumed. The opening passage exemplifies the sort of conflicted view of the Egyptians that the author so frequently presents. Though, at times, he emphasizes their otherness, he seems to admire their achievements and credits them with inventing multiple cultural practices that the Greeks then copied. He begins with high praise for the Egypt, calling it a country of wonders, unparalleled in their quantity or majesty (2.35).…
In June of 323 BCE, amongst the lush vegetation, Alexander of Macedon, also known as Alexander the Great, took his last breath. You may be wondering why I am mentioning this in a paper focused on Cleopatra, but this significance of this cannot be overlooked. Simply because it would be his death and the events that happened after that led to Cleopatra taking the throne of Egypt. For 12 years, Alexander the Great, who led his first battle at 16 and became king at 20, propelled into the world and created one of the largest empires in history. In Paul Doherty’s…
Ahmose I was the founder of the 18th Dynasty, and reigned through ancient Egypt from c.1539 to 14 BCE. This King, this god to the people, laid down the blueprint for future Pharaohs and the future of Egypt. It is thought that he aired the throne at the age of 10. Both his Father, Sequenere Tao II and Kahmose died fighting the Hyksos. Most scholars believe that his mother, the powerful Queen Ahhotep, acted as his co-regent and representative in Thebes, for the early…
When we think of Mesopotamia or Egypt we can automatically assume that these two civilizations were of prominence to today’s society. Mesopotamia and Egypt were two very different civilizations with very different values, beliefs, norms and even Religions. Yet both artistic styles and interests were somewhat similar and composed of common materials and resources used to make certain sculptures and paintings. Both civilizations contributed greatly to our art advancements and made it possible for us to better advance over the years with the use of their techniques and style. Mesopotamia is considered to be one of the first human civilizations.…
In DreamWorks’ 1998 animated film, The Prince of Egypt, viewers are introduced to Moses, a young man filled with life, vibrancy, and mischief. His life was preordained by God to lead his people - the Israelites - out of captivity and into the Promised Land. This modern Midrash not only revitalizes the story of Moses, but changes its original purpose. By comparing and contrasting the DreamWorks version of Moses’ youth and exit from Egypt to Midian to that of the biblical story and scholarly commentary, it is revealed that the purpose of The Prince of Egypt is to emphasize social change and justice.…