Ramesses III

Lamassu and the Colossal Statue of King Tutankhamun The University of Chicago Oriental Institute is an archeology museum and serves as the research center for ancient Near Eastern studies. The Oriental Institute has participated in major archaeological excavation in the Near East and as a result they feature incredible objects that are in their permanent collections. Two sculptures in particular from two different exhibits stood out amongst the rest for me upon my visit, they were so impressive…

displaying royal gifts to temple. The king seated upon a throne in kiosk with captives with name rings (blank) on base. Another scene for Tuthmosis IV and Ptahemhat with military escort before. There are also scenes from the time of king Amenhotep III, one found in (TT. 226) of Heqareshu, at Sheikh Abd el-Qurna. On the western wall of the tomb's hall, there is a scene for the king with queen Mutemwia inside kiosk with foreigners on base. Opposite are two men bowing, followed by the tombs…

Was Ramses II A Hero & Villian? Known to the Ancient Egyptians as “Ramses The Great”, his command was above all to the extent, whereas he could be compared to a God walking among Humans. But this was just a facade that the Ancient Egyptians enforced throughout their lives and actions. Not only did his rule effect the Ancient Egyptians, Ramses II was known throughout the entire Middle East (of Africa) and his image was not that of a hero nor villain - but both. From his fruitful efforts in…

The Famous Egyptian Pharaohs I am writing about King Ramses II. He was born in 1303 B.C. and died in 1213 B.C. His reign was for 66 years. His dad was Set I and his mother was Queen Taya. King Ramses spouse was named Nefetari. He had six children. Their names are Amun-her-Khepsef, Prince Ramses, Pareherwenemef, Khaemweset, Bintanath and Meryre. King Ramses II impact on the religion is after reining for 30 years Ramses celebrated the Sed Festival which makes him a god. Also it helped…

film. Without fail, Ramesses II is almost always portrayed as the unnamed pharaoh of the Exodus. He is often regarded as Egypt’s greatest and most powerful pharaoh. Born in 1302 BC, he was the third Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty. He is the second child of Seti I and Queen Tuya, and his only known sibling is Princess Tia. At fourteen years old, Ramesses was appointed Prince Regent by his father, making him pharaoh in his early 20s (Putnan). It is estimated that Ramesses ruled Egypt…

The war against the Hyksos is very significant because it allowed Egypt tor rise up against the Hyksos and expel them from the land. This took Egypt into a new age of wealth and prosperity, which established the 18th dynasty. The Hyksos were foreign ruler form Palestine which had overtaken and corrupted Lower Egypt for 100 year and were permanently expelled by Ahmose. The wars against the Hyksos began due to the Hippopotamus affair, which lead to the establishment of a new era; 18th dynasty. The…

During the end of the Twelfth Dynasty at the close of the Middle Kingdom, the Hyksos foreigners invaded the Nile River Valley and eventually gained control over the majority of the Egyptian Kingdom. While it is disputed whether the foreigners emerged from Asia or from areas of Palestine, this feat was achieved through superior technology surpassing that of the Egyptians. This caused the Second Intermediate Period, or the time before the New Kingdom and after the Middle during which the Hyksos…

Tutankhamun's mask The stunning, gold funeral mask of Pharaoh Tutankhamun is considered to be one of the most highly artistic, complex, and beautiful pieces of art crafted by the ancient Egyptians. Tutankhamun, or better known as “King Tut”, reigned from 1332-1323 BC. His name translates to “The living image of Aten.” He was considered to be an atrocious ruler, even at nine years old, unlike his father before him. Under his ruling, he made many changes to Egypt that were unpopular with the…

The essay “Kings, Crowns, and Rights of Succession: Obalufon Arts at Ife and Other Yoruba Centers” by Suzanne Preston Blier argues that Copper mask said to represent Ife king Obalufon II is related to the succession of rulers and that its symbolism comes from Obalufon II’s time as a ruler as well as his deification (386). This article is effective because of its meticulous examination of the history of Obalufon II, Ife history and other works relating to the mask. Blier begins the essay by…

Olga Rozmarynowska HIS 159 Dr. Elaine Sullivan February 25, 2018 Arsinoe II Outline Cult of Queen Arsinoë II in Egypt and the ancient Mediterranean: Why was this an important cult promoted by the Ptolemies? How was it promoted in Egypt? How was this Egyptian cult spread across the larger Mediterranean? Why was it popular outside of Egypt? Research question: How was the cult of Queen Arsinoë II established and how did it amass such a large-scale following throughout the ancient world? Thesis…