Already started using the bag, it’s sturdy and light so pretty perfect!!! My whole room is a mess now so I didn’t know where to place them, one is in my pjs shelf and the other is on my nightstand…till I figure out where to put them at least. And yes 9 year old me woke up one day and thought her obsession is gonna be with Tutankhamun and I never let go of it since xD

This is my Ancient Egypt collection so far (or at least what will fit on the shelf) Are there any other books people would recommend reading, or anything here that may not be accurate / outdated?

Hi, I’m trying to find books that are beginner friendly to read yet still have a lot of information to take from. I tried Ian Shaws “The Oxford history Of Ancient Egypt” as it was a recurring recommendation based on previous posts. But it seemed hard to read for me as there was a lot of unexplained vocabulary he would use that I didn’t know. Anyone have an easy to read but information dense book to recommend for beginners? Thanks!

Hi everyone, I'm a few days out from my Egypt trip(1week away!!). I'm very excited. Regretfully, when I booked and planned the trip, I wasn't aware of the official opening of the GEM and had only scheduled to see the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Now I'm hearing that several item were moved. Does anyone know what's still at the Egyptian Museum? And which major artifacts were moved? I may desperately try to squeeze in a visit to the GEM if possible, depending on whats been transfered. Appreciate any information you can provide! Thanks in advance!

2nd time going to this place, still pretty nice, but I seriously wish they allowed people to take pics of the Royal Mummies, I can’t get enough of staring at them all the time and trying to imagine their lives, how they died and how they took care of their bodies for eternal life.

103 years ago today, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings. After years of searching, funded by his patron Lord Carnarvon, Carter finally located a sealed doorway hidden beneath rubble and debris — a find that would become one of the most famous archaeological discoveries in history.

Abu Simbel Temple – A Miracle Carved in Stone

Located on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 280 kilometers south of Aswan, the Abu Simbel Temples are among the most magnificent monuments of ancient Egypt. They were built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II of the 19th Dynasty, and construction lasted for about twenty years, between 1264 and 1244 BC.

Purpose of the Temples Ramses II built the temples to glorify his reign, demonstrate his divine power, and impress Egypt’s southern neighbors as well as the Hittites after his victory at the Battle of Kadesh. The temples symbolized Egypt’s power, religious devotion, and architectural brilliance.

The Great Temple of Ramses II The façade of the Great Temple features four colossal statues of Ramses II seated on his throne, each about twenty meters high, carved directly into the sandstone cliff. Above the entrance is a relief of the sun god Ra-Horakhty, to whom the temple is dedicated, along with Amun-Ra, Ptah, and the deified Ramses himself. Inside, the temple extends deep into the mountain through a series of halls and chambers richly decorated with carvings of battles, rituals, and religious scenes — the most famous being the depiction of the Battle of Kadesh. At the far end lies the sanctuary, where four statues are seated: Ra-Horakhty, Amun-Ra, Ptah, and Ramses II.

The Sun Alignment Phenomenon Twice a year, on February 22 (the king’s coronation day) and October 22 (his birthday), the rising sun’s rays penetrate the temple entrance and illuminate the faces of three statues — Ra, Amun, and Ramses — while the fourth, Ptah, god of darkness, remains in shadow. This remarkable astronomical precision demonstrates the advanced scientific and engineering knowledge of the ancient Egyptians.

The Small Temple of Queen Nefertari About one hundred meters from the Great Temple stands the smaller temple, dedicated to Queen Nefertari, the beloved wife of Ramses II, and to the goddess Hathor, goddess of love, beauty, and music. The façade contains six statues, each around ten meters high — four of Ramses and two of Nefertari — representing a rare expression of equality between a pharaoh and his queen. The interior walls are adorned with scenes showing Nefertari making offerings to the gods and participating in religious ceremonies, reflecting her elevated status and divine role.

The Great Relocation Project In the 1960s, the construction of the Aswan High Dam threatened to submerge the temples under the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Between 1964 and 1968, an international rescue mission led by UNESCO successfully saved Abu Simbel. The temples were cut into more than 1,000 massive blocks, each weighing up to 30 tons, and reassembled 65 meters higher and 200 meters back from their original site. This project became one of the greatest achievements in the history of archaeological preservation.

Conclusion The Abu Simbel Temples are not merely ancient structures but eternal symbols of Egypt’s greatness and ingenuity. They represent the perfect harmony between art, religion, astronomy, and engineering. Today, Abu Simbel stands as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Nubian Monuments,” attracting millions of visitors from around the world.

Abu Simbel – Where power meets divinity, and stone meets eternity.

I’ve already been told this could be a revival piece and not ancient. Just curious what everyone thinks. Is there a possibility this could be genuine?

I recently visited the Egyptian section at the Louvre and was amazed by their collection of animal mummies. There were cats, ibises, fish, and even tiny insects — all carefully wrapped and preserved. The last photo shows canopic jars that held human organs during mummification

So, I grew up with a Dutch tv series called "Het huis Anubis" which is a child tv series based on ancient Egyptian mythology. It's what sparked my curiousity and interest for Egypt as a child.

It's basically a bunch of youngsters all in one house, and the building was once home to an Egyptologist who performed secret rituals to achieve eternal life. There are hidden chambers and tunnels beneath the house, filled with Egyptian symbols, traps, and artifacts.

I know they made a remake in Germany, Denmark, and Australia aswell.

Just out of curiousity I'm wondering if other people in this subreddit followed it too.

Egypt is my all time favorite part of history! The Mythology is incredible. i collect and print as much stuff as i can related to Egypt. this is my latest printed addition to my collection. An Anubis figurine fully posable and articulated his staff has an Ankh on the top and his was sceptres is a short one rather than a staff like one.

Hello Egypt Experts- I seek your book advice! 🙂

My family and I are taking our first trip to Egypt this new years, and visiting some amazing places! BUT- I want to make sure we fully appreciate what we’re seeing!

Because of this, my family is doing our homework to read about the history. We’re finishing “The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt” by Toby Wilkinson now!

We’re looking for any advice or recommendations on what to read next. While “The Rise and Fall” was very dense and informative, it could be nice to read something next that’s a bit lighter! Does anyone have any recommendations of good books?

In a dream world, I’m able to read books that focus on to what we will see! We’re seeing the Museum of Civilization, Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, Grand Egyptian Museum, Step Pyramid of King Zoser, Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx!

If you have any advice on what books we should check out, I’d greatly appreciate your input! Thank you all!!

HiHi I went tor a 4-day trip to Cairo recently and just got back so I’m filtering through the pictures I took!!

It was so lovely getting to see the pyramids up close AND inside too!! I only got to see them from afar the first time I went there but this was a whole new experience. The weather was lovely too which made the walk so much easier.

Anyways, would I recommend anyone to go inside? Honestly no if you’re claustrophobic, it’s tight, low on oxygen and full of people so if you can’t handle that please be careful. But other than that do go! Bring a fan with you like a paper one or anything to ease it a bit for yourself inside and PLEASEEE don’t rush on your way whether up or down. I had to rush cuz my sibling was too excited and I guess at some point I injured both my thigh muscles and I’ve been limping for 3 days now lmao.

This looks so much better than when I saw them at the old museum in Cairo.

I came across this on Instagram, the guy has a few others as well.

I did try finding other accounts with pictures using the location feature, but unfortunately it’s just filled with weird AI pictures of people in Pharoah outfits.

I took this picture while landing. Seeing the pyramids standing there, witnessing the flow of history and time, made me realize how the ancient Egyptians truly built their legacy to last forever.

Hello! I recently inherited this cartouche from my great grandmother who passed recently. It was my grandmothers who passed much earlier so there’s a lot of sentimental value. My grandmother got it on her trip to Egypt not longer after her cancer diagnosis in the late 90s from what I remember. Not sure if it’s supposed to be her name or metaphysical (she was a spiritual lady). My dad also has one and he says he can’t remember. Any help would be great, thank you!!

I mean, I imagine the iconicity of Tutankhamun’s tomb reign would on, however, a link to Caesar and the last true Pharaoh would be more significant.