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3 days ago · 3) "Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb" (2020) "Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb" is a fascinating documentary that explores the recent discovery of an untouched tomb over 4,400 years old in Saqqara, Egypt. The film delves into the meticulous archaeological work as experts uncover ancient artifacts and hieroglyphs.
5 days ago · The tomb of Petahotep, city administrator and vizier of the Fifth Dynasty King Dkedkare Isesi, is the third tomb to be opened in the Saqqara Necropolis since it was discovered in 1850 by Mariette.
2 days ago · 1,423 likes, 13 comments - sacredgrounds_ on July 6, 2024: "The tomb of Princess Idut at Saqqara".
1 day ago · The Egyptians characterized their deities as “hidden,” “mysterious” or “unknown,” “rich in names,” having numerous, even secret names (e.g., the sun god) and epithets. 41 As each god was unique, Egyptians had no problem addressing them with superlatives such as “the greatest,” though exclusivity was not intended. The gods were rarely reduced to the mere meaning of their names; rather, they had elaborate histories, characters, and competences beyond those.
5 days ago · The Amara Project. The ancient Egyptian city of Tell el-Amarna (or simply Amarna) was the short-lived capital built by the ‘heretic’ Pharaoh Akhenaten and abandoned shortly after his death (c. 1332 BCE).
- Bret McCandless
- 2017
5 days ago · Djoser's pyramid on Saqqara, Egypt, on a sunny day. | Image Credit: © Syaifur Rohman - stock.adobe.com. A recent study conducted at Cairo University examined ancient artifacts uncovered from the Ptahemwia tomb, which is right by Djoser’s pyramid, using LIBS for the analysis.
3 days ago · Location: Saqqara, Egypt Rising from the sands of the Saqqara necropolis, the Pyramid of Djoser is a testament to the power and ambition of ancient Egypt’s earliest rulers. Built during the reign of Pharaoh Djoser in the 27th century BC, this incredible structure is considered the world’s oldest intact large-scale stone monument.
