Hatshepsut is said to be one of the most powerful female monarchs who ruled for 21 years from 1479 to 1458 BC. She declared herself pharaoh after the death of her husband-brother Tuthmosis II.

Hatshepsut (who ruled circa 1473 to 1458 B.C.) was a pharaoh known for commissioning a beautiful temple built at Deir el-Bahri, near ancient Thebes (modern-day Luxor), and for ordering a ...

KS2 History: Ancient Egypt. The River Nile. A video for KS2 pupils exploring the significance of the River Nile to Ancient Egypt. BBC Teach.

The pharaoh Ramesses II is one of the best known warrior rulers of ancient Egypt, famous for his military victories and great public works. He ruled Egypt for two-thirds of a century (roughly 1279 ...

The rare and remarkable relic of ancient fashion history discovered in Egypt’s Tarkhan Cemetery, south of Cairo. The Tarkhan Dress dated between 3482 and 3102 BC being the oldest known complex ...

It was used to adorn ancient statues, coffins, murals, ceramics, wall paintings, and much more. There’s also evidence that Egyptian Blue was used in Rome and during the renaissance period.

Connection to living culture Modern Egypt isn't a footnote on this journey – it's part of the living story Viking tells. From cooking falafel on board to bargaining in spice-scented souks ...

Archaeologists in Luxor, Egypt, have made a new discovery by unearthing ancient Egyptian tombs of officials who worked in the Egyptian government. They say it may lead to more cultural tourism.