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For almost 30 centuries—from its unification around 3100 B.C. to its conquest by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C.. ancient Egypt was the preeminent civilization in the Mediterranean world. From the great pyramids of the Old Kingdom through the military conquests of the New Kingdom,
Egypt’s majesty has long entranced archaeologists and historians and created a vibrant field of study all its own: Egyptology. The main sources of information about ancient Egypt are the many monuments, objects, and artifacts that have been recovered from archaeological sites, covered with hieroglyphs that have only recently been deciphered.
The picture that emerges is of a culture with few equals in the beauty of its art, the accomplishment of its architecture, or the richness of its religious traditions.
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Welcome to our captivating journey through the astonishing annals of ancient Egypt! ????️✨ If you're a history aficionado hungry for intriguing tidbits, you've struck gold with this video. Prepare to be amazed as we delve into the most mind-boggling secrets of a civilization that has left an indelible mark on the sands of time.
???? Fact 1: Harvest Rituals That Raised Eyebrows! ????
Discover the fascinating ritual where Pharaohs believed that their very essence could yield a bountiful harvest. This curious custom stems from an Egyptian legend involving Atum, a deity who shaped the cosmos through a unique act of creation. ????????
???? Fact 2: Cleopatra's Time Warp! ⏳????
Believe it or not, Cleopatra lived closer to the emergence of iPhones than the monumental construction of the Great Pyramid! Join us as we bridge the gap between ancient history and modern innovation. ????????
???? Fact 3: Cracking the Gender Code! ????????
Ancient Egyptian women had a surprising method for predicting the gender of their offspring. Dive into the ancient wisdom of using barley and wheat seeds to reveal the future. Sprouted barley for boys, and wheat for girls - nature's fortune tellers! ????????
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Uncover the intricate details of the mummification process, including the startling technique of brain removal through the nostrils. It's an exploration of the macabre rituals that accompanied the journey to the afterlife. ☠️????
???? Fact 5: Honey, I Shrunk the Insects! ????????
Explore the unusual partnership between pharaohs and honey-covered slaves who stood guard against bothersome insects. A sweet solution to an age-old annoyance! ????????
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Delve into the heartfelt mourning customs of ancient Egyptians for their feline companions. Learn how grieving owners expressed their sorrow by shaving their eyebrows, leaving no doubt about their affection for their cherished cats. ????????
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Unearth the surprising methods employed by Egyptian women as birth control. From crocodile dung to honey, discover the ingenious ways they navigated family planning in ancient times. ????????
???? Fact 8: The Salty Currency of Civilization! ????????
Dive into the intriguing world of ancient Egyptian economics, where salt held a value so immense that it served as currency for everyday transactions and even as a form of payment for laborers. ????????
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RARE VIDEO inside a REAL Egyptian Tomb!!!!!!
In Saqqara, you can venture underground into the world of the dead. Because of its proximity to the ancient capital, this was the prime burial location for kings and nobles. This is the tomb of Ti, a high ranking official during the fifth dynasty. And although the vast majority of these tombs were ransacked by grave robbers and stripped of their treasures before officially being discovered, there's still a nightmarish exhilaration for those brave enough to explore them.
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The Great Pyramid of Giza Walking Tour: The Seven Wonder of the World | Cairo, Egypt | 4K
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The Giza pyramids complex Walking Tour 2023
The pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx are among the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and indeed already were even in Roman times. Each of these spectacular structures served as the final resting place of a king of the 4th Dynasty (c.2613–2494 BC). The Great Pyramid of Giza was built for king Khufu (c.2589–2566 BC), and the other two for Khafre and Menkaure, his son and grandson. Khufu’s pyramid is both the oldest and largest of the three, and the first building to exceed it in height would not be built for another 3,800 years. Although the three pyramids dominate the plateau, they are in fact surrounded by many other monuments. Every king’s pyramid was just one element albeit the most important of a larger complex that included smaller, subsidiary, queens’ pyramids; an additional one that acted as a second, symbolic, tomb for the king, called a satellite pyramid.
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Unravel the Secrets of Egypt's Valley of the Kings: Ultimate Tour, Tips & Tricks!
Join DOUGandNIKI as we dive deep into the mystical realm of Egypt's ancient tombs, exploring the hidden wonders of the iconic Valley of the Kings! In this exclusive tour, we'll reveal essential tips and tricks to make your journey unforgettable. Don't miss this captivating adventure! #Egypt #ValleyOfTheKings #TravelTips
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In this video, we'll take you on a thrilling expedition through Egypt's legendary Valley of the Kings, home to the royal tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs. Experience the grandeur and mystery of these ancient burial sites, and discover the must-see highlights, including Tutankhamun's tomb and the tomb of Ramses VI.
Learn the best times to visit, essential packing tips, and how to navigate the complex ticket system to maximize your time in this awe-inspiring location. Uncover the rich history and captivating stories behind these majestic tombs, and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of ancient Egypt. #ExploreEgypt #AncientHistory #TravelVlog
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12:43 Tomb of Merenptah
19:35 Tomb of Rameses IX
12:11 Tomb of Rameses IV
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The Best Tombs To Visit In The Valley Of The Kings? | Family Travel In Egypt
The Valley of the Kings contains dozens of tombs but your ticket only gives entry to 3. Today we visit one of the most popular tombs in the Valley, one of the tombs that require an extra ticket and show you which is our kids' favorite, and why.
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CAIRO! - DAY 5| CAIRO MUSEUM! Ancient KiNGS COVERED in GOLD!!!
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After getting notified that my job will be ending on December 25th., I decided to take advantage of the airline tickets and benefits and use them one last time to travel somewhere.
After searching for a country that has opened it's boarders for tourist, and also giving tourist visa, I decided to go to Egypt! On a soul searching trip all by myself!
So we are at day four in my SOLO travels across Egypt. Today I'm flying back to Cairo from Aswan, where I will meet my main tour guide Mina. First off I need to do the PCR test. Because I need a PCR test to go back to Dubai.
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Then I go to visit the National Egyptian museum. Where I see all the amazing artifacts of the Egyptian History. And I finally get to see King Tutankhamun's artifacts! Including his famous golden mask! That is made out of 11kgs of pure gold! Can you believe it! And then his solid gold coffin!! Which is 110kgs of pure gold! It's just hard to believe it all.
King Tutankhamun was not famous for being a great ruler or for building great things. He was actually just a boy when he died at the age of 19. But he is famous because his is the only grave in the valley of the kings that was found completely intact by grave robbers. King Tutankhamun ruled Egypt as pharaoh for 10 years until his death at age 19, around 1324 B.C.
On November 26, 1922 British archaeologist Howard Carter broke the seal and entered the boy pharaoh’s tomb, which had remained sealed for more than 3,200 years.
And I can see why grave robbers are so eager to get into these tombs. Its covered in layers and layers of GOLD!! Everything is either made in gold or covered in gold! Gold upon gold upon gold! It's an incredible sight to see! I can't help but marvel at the wealth of these ancient kings and how elaborately their tombs were decorated.
Next I go to my hotel in Cairo. This time I booked a HOTEL called Pyramid Edge. Now you guys know that I'm not that fussy with where I stay. As long as I have a clean bed and a clean bathroom I'm happy. But this one time I decided to make an exception. I wanted a room with a very particular quality. So because of that I ended up booking, not a ingle room, not a double room, but a deluxe room aaaaal to myself! And paid 64$ for it!!!! Waaaay over my budget! But it's for a very very good reason! And you'll see why.. And I can't tell you enough how incredibly happy I was at this point! It was totally worth the 64$ paid.
Stay tuned till the very end to see some time-lapse of the sunset with the pyramids and also the Pyramids Sound & Light show. Which looked amazing!
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06:00 - King Tutankhamun section with Tutankhamun's gold mask and Tutankhamun's gold coffin
10:24 - Hotel in Cairo with Pyramid views
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The 6 Earliest Human Civilizations | Exploring Ancient History | Info Bites
The 6 Earliest Human Civilizations | Exploring Ancient History | Info Bites
Modern civilizations exist on every continent except Antarctica, but most researchers believe that civilization began between 4000 and 3000 B.C. in Iraq, Egypt, India, China, Peru, and Mexico.
Starting with Mesopotamia, these sophisticated cultures developed cultural and technological breakthroughs that survive today. “A great many of the details of modern life, not just in the Middle East and the West, but across the world, have origins that go back for thousands of years to the ancient cultures in their respective regions,” says Amanda Podany, author and history professor emeritus at California State Polytechnic University.
Here are six early civilizations and their legacies.
1. Mesopotamia, 4000-3500 B.C.
Mesopotamia—Iraq, Kuwait, and Syria—is the birthplace of civilization. Despite near-constant warfare, the Tigris-Euphrates culture made significant advances in reading, astronomy, agriculture, law, mathematics, architecture, and more. Babylon, Ashur, and Akkad were the first urban cities.
“Mesopotamia is the earliest urban literate civilization on the globe—and the Sumerians, who established the civilization, established the ground rules,” says Kenneth Harl, author, consultant, and Tulane University history professor emeritus. “Those who can research and write run civilization and everyone else does the grunt work.”
The Code of Hammurabi was written in cuneiform. The base 60 numeric system spawned the 60-second minute, 60-minute hour, and 360-degree circle. Babylonian astrology first divided the year into 12 periods named after constellations—what the Greeks would later call the zodiac.
Persia invaded Mesopotamia in 539 B.C. Centuries of instability followed.
“Within the three millennia in which ancient Mesopotamia flourished, innumerable individual kingdoms came and went, and a few empires rose and fell for various reasons,” says Podany, author of the upcoming Weavers, Scribes, and Kings: A New History of the Ancient Near East. But at its core, the civilization was recognizably the same from roughly 3500 BC to 323 BC—and, many would argue, beyond that. The culture was stable but the territory rarely unified.”
2. Ancient Egypt, 3100 B.C.
Ancient Egypt, one of the most idealized civilizations, ruled for over 3,000 years. The civilization, which once stretched from Syria to Sudan along the fertile Nile River, is most renowned for its pyramids, tombs, mausoleums, and mummification of corpses.
Empires of the Steppes: How the Steppe Nomads Forged the Modern World author Harl argues Egypt's utilization of labor for architectural projects like the pyramids was unmatched. He thinks the capacity to gather 100,000 men to build the huge pyramid in 2600 B.C. is unmatched.
He adds that Egyptians excelled in agriculture and medicine. They also created beautiful sculpture and art.
Egyptians left enormous writing and mathematics systems. The pyramids and other constructions were designed using the cubit, a forearm-length measurement. They created the 24-hour day and 365-day calendar. They developed the hieroglyphic graphic writing system and the ink-on-papyrus system. Alexander the Great captured the civilization in 332 B.C.
3. Ancient India, 3300 B.C.
Harl states Hinduism was developed in ancient India, where religion, literature, and architecture were valued. Reincarnation and the birthright caste system are still taught in the Upanishads, revered Hindu texts.
The Indus River Valley Civilization (modern-day India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan) was not war-torn like other ancient civilizations. Instead, historians and archaeologists point to sophisticated city planning with grids, homogeneous baked-brick dwellings, and drainage, sewage, and water delivery systems.
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10 Unsolved Mysteries Of Ancient Egypt????|| (Part-2)
The mysteries of ancient Egypt are still as intriguing today as they were when they were first uncovered. In this video, I'll show you the seven biggest mysteries we've been able to solve and the three that still remain a mystery to us.
Ancient Egypt has fascinated the imagination since we first cleaned the sands away from the Great Sphinx. For the past two centuries, it has been an obsession for archaeologists and historians. It is a land whose mysteries we have spent years slowly unraveling. Even after all this time, though, there is still a great deal we don’t know.
The Unknown Queen Of Egypt (Part-2)::
In 2015, archaeologists stumbled upon the tomb of a woman who was buried among the great pyramids of the Old Kingdom of Egypt. In her tomb were inscriptions calling her both “the wife of the king” and “the mother of the king.” 4,500 years ago, when this woman was alive, she would have been one of the most important people on the planet. She would have had greater power than any other woman in the nation. And nobody has any idea who she is. Historians have dubbed her “Khentakawess III,” under the assumption that she was the daughter of Queen Kehntakawess II. They believe she may have been the wife of Pharaoh Neferefre and the mother of Pharaoh Mekahur—but they don’t really know. They’re just guessing. If her name was Khentakawess III, then there are no references to her whatsoever in anything we’ve ever found. Whoever she was, she was once an incredibly powerful woman, but today, she is little more than an enigma.
Some of the biggest discoveries of the ancient world still lie covered under the sands of Egypt, waiting to be revealed. More often than not, such revelations only yield yet more mysteries and unanswered questions.
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History of Great Pyramid of Giza | The Mysteries and Majesty of Great Pyramid of Giza
History of Great Pyramid of Giza | The Mysteries and Majesty of Great Pyramid of Giza
No wonder we've been intrigued, totally baffled for more than 4000 years. And of all Egypt's pyramids, the Great Pyramid at Giza is by far the most mysterious. It's so imposing, so perfect you can see why many insist it couldn't possibly be the work of mere mortals.
Explore how the ancient Egyptians built the Great Pyramid, a tomb created for Pharaoh Khufu which took over 20 years to complete.
As soon as Pharaoh Khufu ascended the throne circa 2575 BCE, work on his eternal resting place began. The structure’s architect, Hemiunu, determined he would need 20 years to finish the royal tomb. But what he could not predict was that this monument would remain the world’s tallest manmade structure for over 3,800 years. Soraya Field Fiorio digs into the construction of the Great Pyramid.
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Aswan - Egypt - The origin of History! Travel to Egypt in 2023!
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Aswan is a city located in southern Egypt that offers a unique and breathtaking experience for tourists. The city is situated on the banks of the Nile River and is home to many ancient historical sites, including the famous Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the High Dam. Aswan is also a great destination for adventure seekers as it offers exciting activities like camel rides, felucca cruises, and hot air balloon rides over the desert. Visitors can also enjoy the local markets, where they can find handmade souvenirs and traditional Egyptian goods. The warm climate, friendly locals, and stunning landscapes make Aswan an excellent destination for tourists looking for an authentic Egyptian experience.
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Mysterious Granite Stone at the Isis Temple ????
We found this mysterious granite stone by the Isis Temple, also known as Philae Temple on Agilkia island on the Nile river.
The stone is made out of a single piece and its purpose is unknown.
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visiting the most iconic museum. The Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Is it worth going before it's grand opening or not?
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The Great Pyramid of Giza[a] is the biggest Egyptian pyramid and the tomb of Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Khufu. Built in the early 26th century BC during a period of around 27 years,[3] the pyramid is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. It is the most famous monument of the Giza pyramid complex, in the Pyramid Fields of the Memphis and its Necropolis UNESCO World Heritage Site,[4] in Giza, Egypt. It is at the most Northern end of the line of the 3 Pyramids of Giza.
Initially standing at 146.6 metres (481 feet), the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for more than 3,800 years. Over time, most of the smooth white limestone casing was removed, which lowered the pyramid's height to the present 138.5 metres (454.4 ft). What is seen today is the underlying core structure. The base was measured to be about 230.3 metres (755.6 ft) square, giving a volume of roughly 2.6 million cubic metres (92 million cubic feet), which includes an internal hillock.[5]
The dimensions of the pyramid were 280 royal cubits (146.7 m; 481.4 ft) high, a base length of 440 cubits (230.6 m; 756.4 ft), with a seked of 5+
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The Great Pyramid was built by quarrying an estimated 2.3 million large blocks weighing 6 million tonnes in total. The majority of stones are not uniform in size or shape and are only roughly dressed.[6] The outside layers were bound together by mortar. Primarily local limestone from the Giza Plateau was used. Other blocks were imported by boat down the Nile: White limestone from Tura for the casing, and granite blocks from Aswan, weighing up to 80 tonnes, for the King's Chamber structure.[7]
There are three known chambers inside the Great Pyramid. The lowest was cut into the bedrock, upon which the pyramid was built, but remained unfinished. The so-called[8] Queen's Chamber and King's Chamber, that contains a granite sarcophagus, are higher up, within the pyramid structure. Khufu's vizier, Hemiunu (also called Hemon), is believed by some to be the architect of the Great Pyramid.[9] Many varying scientific and alternative hypotheses attempt to explain the exact construction techniques.
The funerary complex around the pyramid consisted of two mortuary temples connected by a causeway (one close to the pyramid and one near the Nile), tombs for the immediate family and court of Khufu, including three smaller pyramids for Khufu's wives, an even smaller satellite pyramid and five buried solar barges.
Historically the Great Pyramid had been attributed to Khufu based on the words of authors of classical antiquity, first and foremost Herodotus and Diodorus Siculus. However, during the Middle Ages a number of other people were credited with the construction of the pyramid as well, for example Joseph, Nimrod or king Saurid.[10]
In 1837 four additional Relieving Chambers were found above the King's Chamber after tunneling to them. The chambers, previously inaccessible, were covered in hieroglyphs of red paint. The workers who were building the pyramid had marked the blocks with the names of their gangs, which included the pharaoh's name (e.g.: “The gang, The white crown of Khnum-Khufu is powerful”). The names of Khufu were spelled out on the walls over a dozen times. Another of these graffiti was found by Goyon on an exterior block of the 4th layer of the pyramid.[11] The inscriptions are comparable to those found at other sites of Khufu, such as the alabaster quarry at Hatnub[12] or the harbor at Wadi al-Jarf, and are present in pyramids of other pharaohs as well.[13][14]
Throughout the 20th century the cemeteries next to the pyramid were excavated. Family members and high officials of Khufu were buried in the East Field south of the causeway, and the West Field. Most notably the wives, children and grandchildren of Khufu, Hemiunu, Ankhaf and (the funerary cache of) Hetepheres I, mother of Khufu. As Hassan puts it: From the early dynastic times, it was always the custom for the relatives, friends and courtiers to be buried in the vicinity of the king they had served during life. This was quite in accordance with the Egyptian idea of the Hereafter.
The cemeteries were actively expanded until the 6th dynasty and used less frequently afterwards. The earliest pharaonic name of seal impressions is that of Khufu, the latest of Pepi II. Worker graffiti was written on some of the stones of the tombs as well; for instance, Mddw (Horus name of Khufu) on the mastaba of Chufunacht, probably a grandson of Khufu.[15]