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, […]
Stargazing with the Pharaohs: Discover the Secrets of Ancient Egyptian Astronomy
Did you know the ancient Egyptians were some of the earliest and most precise stargazers in history? Long before telescopes or even the idea of space travel, they were mapping the stars and aligning their monumental structures with astonishing accuracy. For the Egyptians, the heavens weren’t just a backdrop—they were a cosmic map guiding both […]