From historical point of view Ancient Egypt is the oldest state in the world. It is interesting not only for its numerous monuments (pyramids in Saqqara, pyramids in Abusir, pyramids in Giza, temples in Karnak, temples in Luxor, Ramesseum and many others), that survived the centuries and for today's generation they are silent witnesses of bygone times. Only two centuries sufficed to two different cultures consolidation (southern part - Upper Egypt - and northern part - Lower Egypt). The south was more powerful in the united Egypt, but the north influenced the structure of social order significantly. That gradually developed unified Egypt, that (like all ancient countries) went through a period of prosperity and downfall as well. Egypt was significantly different from the other states, that were rather urban states for a long time.
Although the unity of Egypt were more of less threatened in some periods, the political and religious structures always ensured an artificial but still a solid balance. The theocratic monarchy was supported by a perfect organization of the government and powerful priests. Only a strong centralized state was able to manage such different regions and their inhabitants with different belief.
We will see the history of ancient Egypt from several points of view, that could you put together a complex image of Egyptian culture. Check here to download the necessary chronological overview of the significant events of ancient Egypt, which brings the events sequence in Egypt and in addition, the comparison of the event in neighbouring world. In each section there is a relevant overview available - usually in PDF or ZIP:
Ancient Egypt
and its Pharaohs - there is a ucelený Egyptian Pharaohs' list
in this section with their Egyptian and also Greek name and the rule period.
There were several great Pharaohs in ancient Egypt's history - at random
Khufu, Pepi II. (ruled as a Pharaoh for the longest period ever), Amenemhat I.,
Ahmose I., Seti I., Ramesse II. and others.
Ancient Egypt
and its architecture - if you are interested in architecture,
you can find there a list of some Egyptian Pharaohs' pyramids from
different geographic areas, but also of other interesting stuctures (at random
Ramesseum, a complex in Karnak, the temple of the Queen Hatshepsut in Deir
el-Bahri) and others.
Ancient Egypt
and its religion - you can download the list of Egyptian Gods and
Goddesses with the descriptions of their appearance, cult centres and their
role. Except the list of Gods there is also the overview of Egyptian "nomes"
(regions) and their protective deities.
Ancient Egypt
and its script - we will look at hieroglyphic script in
this section, but not only at it. Several types of script were used in the
history of ancient Egypt. Further additions to this section are under construction,
getting accredited information is slower than I would have liked.
Ancient Egypt
- everyday life - this section was included to your numerous requests
and its content was gradually determined by you and your questions about Egyptian
everyday life. There are some information about agriculture, crafts. We will
go through all the capitals and there is also embalming included.
Ancient Egypt
and Egyptologists - the mankind was always interested in Egyptian
civilization from time out of mind. Gradually more of them came to Egypt with
the aim to examine the culture of ancient Egypt and bring new piece
of information, if possible. Somebody was successful, somebody not (as usual).
You will find the list of those, who are indelibly inscribed in history in
this section - everybody knows the names like Howard Carter, William Petrie
or Jean-Francois Champollion.
Interests from Egypt
- you will find the articles about new finds and discoveries from Egypt in this section.
