These symbols became tools used by pharaohs—from Khufu to Hatshepsut to Ptolemy XII—to convey power, strength, and unity for millennia. (The catfish was sacred to Narmer and Egypt's first ...

The discovery of a bronze sword inscribed with the name of Pharaoh Ramses II gives new insight into the imperial domination ...

One of the finds was a bronze sword with the cartouche, or hieroglyphic symbol, of Ramesses ... 1213 B.C. He is believed to be the pharaoh that ruled over Egypt in the Book of Exodus.

As an icon of ancient Egypt, a symbol of the current government ... But his ren is sitting pretty. No pharaoh has been named as often and as joyfully over the past hundred years as Tutankhamun.

The pyramids of ancient Egypt are enduring symbols of human ingenuity. Traditionally, they have been considered tombs for pharaohs and the ruling class. However, recent research suggests that ...

Ancient “propaganda” that was used to support the Egyptian pharaoh who is believed to be a major character of the Old Testament has been spotted in Paris, according to an expert.

A Nineteenth Dynasty pharaoh, Ramses' influence and riches ... Cows were an ancient Egyptian symbol of power, abundance and prosperity. There were also two blocks of limestone, one of which ...

A team of archeologists in Egypt uncovered a sword with hieroglyphs showing the name of pharaoh Ramesses II ... of a dung beetle that was considered a symbol of the morning sun.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. An international team of archeologists have discovered a massive ...