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The Egyptian Afterlife and The Feather of Truth

by Joshua J. Mark
published on 18 January 2012
Is it possible to have a heart that is lighter than a feather? To the ancient Egyptians it was not only possible but highly desirable.  The after-life of the ancient Egyptians was known as the Field of Reeds and was a land very much like one's life on earth save that there was no sickness, no disappointment and, of course, no death. One lived eternally... [continue reading]
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The Battle of Kadesh & the Poem of Pentaur

by Joshua J. Mark
published on 18 January 2012
The Poem of Pentaur is the official Egyptian record (along with The Bulletin) of the military victory of Ramesses II (also known as Ramesses The Great) over the Hittite King Muwatalli II at the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BCE (in modern-day Syria). So proud was Ramesses of this campaign that he had the poem, which details his personal... [continue reading]
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The Gifts of Isis: Women's Status in Ancient Egypt

by Joshua J. Mark
published on 18 January 2012
A story on a papyrus dating from the 2nd century CE relates that the goddess Isis, bestowing gifts on humanity, gave as much power and honor to women as she did to men. This tale reflects the high status women enjoyed in ancient Egypt. Although they never had the same rights as males, an Egyptian woman could own property in her own name and hold professions... [continue reading]
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Queen's coffin mask Hathor Bastets & Sekhmets Scarab Objects from Tomb of Thutmose IV Egyptian Sarcophagus Book of the Dead High Priest of Amun Book of the Dead (detail) Senemut, kneeling fugure Egyptian Funeral Stele

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  • c. 2500 BCE
    Egyptians invent the technique of filigree in the manufacture of gold objects.
  • c. 1550 BCE
    Composition of The Book of the Dead in Egypt.
  • c. 1279 BCE - c. 1213 BCE
    Reign of Ramesses II (The Great) in Egypt.
  • c. 1264 BCE - c. 1244 BCE
    Probable dates for the construction of Abu Simbel.
  • c. 1244 BCE - c. 1224 BCE
    Other probable dates for the construction of Abu Simbel.