Essays on Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt was an elaborate empire, seemingly one of the most interesting ancient cities of all time. From fearless pharaohs, to incredible writing techniques, to astounding architecture, Egypt was a complex society with many details that created one of the longest lasting empires in history....

Cleopatra lived from 69 BC to 30 BC in ancient Egypt. Her full name was Cleopatra VII Philopator and she was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom. The name Cleopatra comes from the Greek name Κλεοπάτρα (Kleopatra) which means “she who comes from...

About 4600 years ago today we lost a true scholar, an Egyptian polymath, and a true vision seeker, Imhotep. Imhotep was a bold man who learned from his successors, and his name meant “He Who Comes in Peace” and that was truly who he was....

The ancient Egyptian construction and architecture (dates back to five thousand years Before Christ), is considered as one of the most important civilizations that was influential throughout the history. The Arabic Republic of Egypt is a country that includes many interesting ancient architectural temples, pyramids,...

Queen Cleopatra VII Imagine if you were an empire’s queen or king. Would you be a good one, a bad one, a careless one? Imagine all the pressure, luxuries, happiness, and tragedy. Would you want to be a ruler? The Birth Of Cleopatra Cleopatra VII...

Although Cleopatra was successful in life, you must know that you shouldn’t do things how she did. What things did she do? What She Looked Like Historians don’t know for sure how Cleopatra really looked like. She is often portrayed with fair skin, dark brown...

Comparison of Websites After reviewing three different websites : LASCAUX, STONEHENGE, and ANCIENT EGYPT, I have made several observations about the pros and cons of each page. By analyzing each, I can provide assertions and information regarding the design and usability for each site. Each...

Comparing trends in diet and disease during ancient times to contemporary times, in a meaningful way, can be a very difficult task. Diets present in the past may not be present in the future, or they may have changed. Diseases, however, can sometimes be traced...

Writing was a crucial element of the ancient Egyptian civilization. Egyptian writing has a rich and diverse history, and it helped their society thrive for thousands of years. We can still use their hieroglyphics to learn about the ancient Egyptians today. The word “Hieroglyphics” stems...

Roman Essay “The Bust of Queen Nefertiti is dated 1340 BCE and was created by the court sculptor Thutmosis, it shows Nefertiti from the shoulders up wearing her Blue Crown(Elusiv.com).” It is made out of limestone and stucco, the height measuring up to 19 inches....

Trade has always been a vital aspect of any civilization. The Ancient Egyptians were wonderful traders. Ancient Egypt was a country rich in many natural resources but still was not self – sufficient and so they had to rely on trade for necessary goods and...

Statuette of the Lady Tiye, standing at 24 centimeters tall, is an Egyptian wood sculpture dating back to the reign of Amenhotep III–Akhenaten, around 1390–1349 B.C. The sculpture shows Tiye, who was the royal wife of Amenhotep III, mother of Akhenaten, and grandmother of Tutankhamun....

According to our text, The Humanities, “King Tutankhamun was just a teenager when he died. For an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, presumably well-fed and fiercely protected, this was a premature demise. It was also momentous, for his death meant the beginning of the end of ancient...

The roles of women and families of an Egyptian and Mesopotamian culture share some similarities and differences. Women in both cultures take good care of their family as the center piece of a family; a mother and wife. In contrast, Egyptian women have more authority,...

Once upon a time, there was a giant library in the ancient world. It was located in Alexandria, in northern Egypt, and contained great masterworks of great figures such as Plato, the father of history, that is to say, Homer, and many others. However, with...

As the centuries past by, the Egyptian trained themselves in art so that they could be employed at the temples or priestesses. At first it started with lower class women. While performing, the women would dance while the men played the instruments to please the...

Mummies are very fascinating things. Egyptians preserved peoples’ bodies in many different ways according to their religion or social status. As part of the ancient Egyptian culture, they believed that when a person died, they made a journey to the next world. They believed that...

Makeup has its powerful impact on teenagers and adult women in our generation. Like those days when you’re feeling confident and are not embarrassed about anything or you are that type of person that can’t go a day without it you and just feel naked....

When thinking about Mesopotamia and Egypt people typically tend to focus on how they are different first before thinking about how they are similar. The difference between both civilizations is what makes them unique and allows them to stand out from each other. Although Mesopotamia...