In July 2015 a revolutionary paper suggesting evidence for hitherto unknown chambers within KV 62 with a possible hidden burial of Queen Nefertiti was published. High-definition photographic scans of KV 62 by Arte Factum revealed traces of two possible doorways to such hitherto undiscovered chambers. Hence, the doorway could lead to the true burial chamber of KV 62, while the burial chamber of Tutankhamun would be in fact a modified well-chamber due to his sudden death . The layout of Tutankhamun’s tomb, with the hypothesised locations of the secret chambers.The Egyptian Minister of Antiquitie ..read more

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Women of Power and Influence in Ancient Egypt By Brian Alm Brian Alm writes about the remarkable royal women of ancient Egypt who, out of duty or ambition, stepped beyond the ancient world’s traditional roles and shaped Egypt’s history. Names include:- Merneith/Meretneith Ankhenesmeryra and Neithiqerti Hetepheres I Sobekneferu Khentkawes I Ahmose-Nefertari Tetisheri Ahhotep Hatshepsut Tiye Mutemwia Nefertiti-Neferneferuaten Tawoseret Cleopatra VII Women of Power and Influence in Ancient – PDF Article in Nile Magazine The post Women of Power and Influence in Ancient Egypt appeared first on Dis ..read more

War and Trade with the Pharaohs An Archaeological Study of Ancient Egypt’s Foreign Relations By Garry J. Shaw War & Trade with the Pharaohs explores Egypt’s connections with the wider world over the course of 3,000 years, introducing readers to ancient diplomacy, travel, trade, warfare, domination, and immigration – both Egyptians living abroad and foreigners living in Egypt. It covers military campaigns and trade in periods of strength – including such important events as the Battle of Qadesh under Ramesses II and Hatshepsut’s trading mission to the mysterious land of Punt – and Egypt’s ..read more