Desenterrando los Misterios del Recientemente Descubierto “Libro de los Muertos” de Cuero
Justo cuando pensábamos que el antiguo Egipto ya no podía sorprendernos más, los arqueólogos han hecho un descubrimiento extraordinario: un “Libro de los Muertos” escrito en cuero. Este hallazgo es notable no solo por el material utilizado, sino también por los nuevos conocimientos que ofrece sobre las creencias y prácticas de los antiguos egipcios. Primero, […]
Unearthing the Mysteries of the Newly Discovered Leather “Book of the Dead”
Just when we thought ancient Egypt couldn’t surprise us any more, archaeologists have made an extraordinary discovery—a “Book of the Dead” written on leather. This remarkable find is not only significant because of the material used, but also for the new insights it offers into the beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians. First off, […]
Hatshepsut: The First Pharaoh to Use the Title as such—A Queen Who Changed the Rules
In the annals of ancient Egyptian history, Hatshepsut stands out not just because she was a powerful female ruler, but because she was the first ruler to formally adopt the title of “Pharaoh.” Before Hatshepsut, the term “Pharaoh” (per-aa, meaning “great house”) was used to refer to the royal palace, the institution of the monarchy, […]