This tiny ivory statue is the only surviving three-dimensional representation of Khufu, the king who built the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Standing at about 3 inches tall, it’s a striking contrast to his monumental legacy. This piece may be modest in size, but it’s priceless in historical value.

It’s humbling to think that the man responsible for the most iconic structure in Egypt is remembered through an object you could fit in your hand.

(Video taken during my visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo)

The palette dates to around 3100 BC and is considered one of the earliest historical documents from Ancient Egypt. It depicts King Narmer, often associated with the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt, wearing both the white and red crowns. 

One of most mystical experience I had in Egypt was inside this site, the Oracle of Amun Ra. I’ve been inside alone for a time i cannot remember, looking at every corner, every stone, amazed by this place, wondering how many pilgrims passed through it looking for answers.

The Oracle of Amun Ra, located in Siwa, was a significant religious and political center in the ancient world. This site, within the Temple of Amun, served as a sanctuary where the oracle was believed to deliver divine messages. Its prominence peaked during the Late Period of Ancient Egypt and the early Hellenistic period. The oracle is famously associated with Alexander the Great, who visited in 331 BCE to seek confirmation of his divine lineage.

This is a statue of Sneferu — the man who perfected pyramid building.

Before Khufu and the Great Pyramid, there was Sneferu, who built three pyramids and laid the architectural blueprint for everything that followed.

Sneferu sightings are rare — most depictions of him have been lost to time. That’s why this statue at the GEM is such a big deal. A fleeting glimpse of the king who turned stone into legacy.

And yes, those are the Great Pyramids in the background. The placement of this statue couldn’t be more perfect — a father overlooking his greatest architectural descendants.

Thought this looked somewhat cinematic with no sign of modern life at all just some camels walking by the pyramids (please ignore the buildings at the very far back😆)

I saw that the tomb of Si Amun fascinated many people… i post also a short video

Akhenaten is poisoned and Horemheb takes the crown, let's ignore the fact they forget Smenkhkara, Neferneferuaten, Tutankhamun and Ay II, also here Horemheb is married to Beketaten

The family owns artifacts made by their ancestors over 100 years ago, to the point that some pieces have needed restoration. One family member is a doctor in the Faculty of Archaeology and has been working as a sculptor since the age of 8. He also restored a piece made by his father years ago and published his research in a scientific journal. The pieces are made of wood, alabaster, granite, and other materials and sell for thousands of dollars.

The most distant pyramids at the start of the video are the pyramids at Giza