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Detail of the Pyramidion of Amenemhat III

The basalt pyramidion of Amenemhet III was found from his pyramid toppled from the peak of its structure and preserved relatively intact. Under a winged sun-disk are hieroglyphic texts offering the king access to the sun-god.

Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, ca. 1860-1814 BC. From Dahshur. Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. JE 35133

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𝓰𝓲𝓻𝓵 𝓹𝓸𝔀𝓮𝓻,

Ancient egypt, a time where women actually had authority to themselves, though limited, better than other civilizations.

Here are 15 interesting facts about woman ruling ancient egypt :

Some women ruled when the male heir was too young.

Ahhotep ruled egypt, because her 10 year old son was too young to rule egypt. She ruled until he turned 16.

The Egyptians actually liked Ahhotep, since her reign brought the land peace.

Ahmose (ahhotep's mother) honored his mother by placing a necklace with fly pendants in her tomb (gold fly shaped pendants have been interpreted as braveness)

The first female Pharaoh (that we know of) is called Merneith, and there was a time where experts doubted her as a Pharaoh, let alone existence.

According to a story, the female ruler Nitoctis murdered her brothers assasin.

The famous Nefertiti, was a very beautiful woman, and her name means 'the beautiful woman has come'.

Many artworks depicts Nefertiti and Akhenaten (her husband, and the Pharaoh at the time) as equals.

After aten (religion established by Akhenaten) was declared as Egypt's main god, Nefertiti changed her name to neferneferuaten, and it means 'aten is the most beautiful, nefertiti'.

Nefertiti was Tutankhamun's stepmother.

Around 1760 b.c, amenemhet died, and there was no male to take the throne, so his halfsister sobeknefru became the Pharaoh of egypt.

Tiye was a commoner, but she married Amenhotep iii.

Unlike other queens, tiye's name was engraved with her husbands name on monuments.

Tiye identified with the cow goddess, Hathor, and she was the first queen to wear hathors headdress (horns and a sundisk)

Cleopatra II revolted against her husband (and also her brother) Ptolemy VIII, when he demanded a divorce and married her daughter from a previous marriage.

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National Geographic Kids 1,000 facts about ancient Egypt (book)

Ecosystem publishing, Hans Anders in the name of Cleopatra.

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The Black Pyramid of King Amenemhat III: A Brief History

The Black Pyramid, constructed during the Middle Kingdom of Egypt, stands as a testament to the architectural and engineering prowess of ancient Egypt. Built by King Amenemhat III, the pyramid originally named “Amenemhet is Mighty” gained its nickname from its dark, weathered appearance, reflecting the ravages of time. Located in Dahshur, Egypt, it is one of the five surviving pyramids out of the…

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Curiously enough, if we can look to history to provide us with some context, the reasons for building labyrinth have varied substantially over the ages. For example, the English hedgerow maze at Longleat was designed to amuse garden party attendants, while Amenemhet III of the XII dynasty in Egypt built for his mortuary temple a labyrinth near lake Moeris to protect his soul. Most famous of all, however, was the labyrinth Daedalus constructed for King Minos. It served as a prison. Purportedly located on the island of Crete in the city of Knossos, the maze was built to incarcerate the Minotaur, a creature born from an illicit encounter between the queen and a bull. As most school children learn, this monster devoured more than a dozen Athenian youths every few years before Theseus eventually slew it. 123*

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At the risk of stating the obvious

no woman can mate with a bull and produce a child.

Recognizing this simple scientific fact, I am led to a somewhat interesting suspicion: King Minos did not build the labyrinth to imprison a monster but to conceal a deformed child — his child.

While the Minotaur has often been depicted as a creature with the body of a bull but the torso of a man — centaur like — the myth describes the Minotaur as simply having the head of a bull and the body of a man, or in other words, a man with a deformed face. I believe pride would not allow Minos to accept that the heir to the throne had a horrendous appearance.

Consequently, he dissolved the right of ascension by publicly accusing his wife of fornicating with a male bovine.

Having enough conscience to keep from murdering his own flesh and blood, Minos had a labyrinth constructed, complicated enough to keep his son from escaping but without bars to suggest a prison. (It is interesting to note how the myth states most of the Athenian youth "fed" to the Minotaur actually starved to death in the labyrinth, thus indicating their deaths had more to do with the complexity of the maze and less to do with the presumed ferocity of the Minotaur.

I am convinced Minos' maze really serves as a trope for repression. My published thoughts on this subject (see "Birth Defects in Knossos" Sunny Won't Wait Flyer, Santa Cruz, 1968) inspired the playwright Taggert Chielitz to author a play called The Minotaur for The Seattle Repertory Company. As only eight people, including the doorman, got a chance to see the production, I produce here a brief summary:

Chielitz begins his play with Minos entering the labyrinth late one evening to speak with his son. As it turns out, the Minotaur is a gentle and misunderstood creature, while the so called Athenian youth are convicted criminals who were already sentenced to death back in Greece. Usually King Minos has them secretly executed and then publicly claims their deaths were caused by the terrifying Minotaur thus ensuring that the residents of Knossos will never get too close to the labyrinth. Unfortunately this time, one of the criminals has escaped into the maze, encountered Mint (as Chieletz refers to the Minotaur) and nearly murdered him. Had Minos himself not rushed in and killed the criminal, his son would have perished. Sufficient to say that Minos is furious. He has caught himself caring for his son and the resulting guilt and sorrow incenses him to no end. As the play progresses, the King slowly sees past his son's deformities, eventually discovering an elegiac spirit, an artistic sentiment and most importantly a visionary understanding of the world. Soon a deep parental love grows in the King's heart and he begins to conceive of a way to reintroduce the Minotaur back into society. Sadly, the stories the King has spread throughout the world concerning the terrifying beast prove the seeds of tragedy. Soon enough, a bruiser named Theseus arrives (Chiclitz describes him as a drunken, virtually retarded, frat boy) who without a second thought hacks the Minotaur into little pieces. In one of the play's most moving scenes, King Minos, with tears streaming down his face, publicly commends Theseus' courage. The crowd believes the tears as a sign of gratitude while we the audience understand they are tears of loss. The King's heart breaks, and while he will go on to be an extremely just ruler, it is a justice informed by the deepest kind of agony.

Note: Struck passage indicate what Zampanò tried to get rid of, but which I, with a little bit of turpentine and a good old magnifying glass managed to resurrect.

— House Of Leave, Mark Z. Danielewski

[wattssz]

Labyrinth of Egypt has been found. In 2008 a group from the Ghent University of Belgium, used ground penetrating radar around the Hawara pyramid of Amenemhet III, and found amazing structures underneath the sand. Indicating the presence of grid-like and ordered structures. The information was suppressed by the Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt. 🤔?

○My mind is blown

[egyptatours]

Shepseskare: Uncovering the Magical Reign

Egypt Middle Kingdom: A Captivating Journey Through a Golden Age

The Middle Kingdom of ancient Egypt, spanning from around 2040 BCE to 1650 BCE, was a transformative period in the history of this ancient civilization. During this time, Egypt experienced a resurgence of power, cultural flourishing, and significant technological and artistic advancements. Here is a captivating overview of the Middle Kingdom in ancient Egypt:

Reunification and Political Stability:

After a period of political fragmentation during the First Intermediate Period, the Middle Kingdom saw the reunification of Egypt under the rule of the 11th and 12th dynasties.

Powerful pharaohs like Mentuhotep II and Senusret I consolidated control over the entire Nile Valley, establishing a centralized government and a strong administrative system.

Economic Prosperity:

The Middle Kingdom witnessed a period of economic growth and stability, with the development of extensive trade networks, the expansion of agriculture, and the exploitation of natural resources.

The construction of large-scale irrigation systems, such as the Fayum Depression project, allowed for the increased production of food and the expansion of arable land.

Cultural Achievements:

The Middle Kingdom saw a flourishing of art, architecture, and literature, often referred to as a "Golden Age" of ancient Egyptian culture.

Impressive monuments, such as the pyramids of Senusret II and Amenemhet III, were constructed, showcasing the technical and engineering prowess of the period.

The literature of the Middle Kingdom, including works like the "Teachings of Amenemhat" and the "Story of Sinuhe," reflect a rich intellectual and artistic tradition.

Technological Advancements:

The Middle Kingdom witnessed significant technological progress, including advancements in engineering, metalworking, and the production of high-quality ceramics and glass.

The development of the sickle-sword, a versatile and effective military weapon, contributed to Egypt's military power during this period.

Societal Changes:

The Middle Kingdom saw the emergence of a stronger middle class, with the growth of a professional bureaucracy and the increasing importance of provincial governors and local administrators.

The role of women in society also expanded, with some women holding important positions in the royal court and the religious sphere.

The Middle Kingdom in ancient Egypt was a remarkable era of consolidation, prosperity, and cultural flourishing. Through its architectural marvels, artistic achievements, and technological advancements, the Middle Kingdom left an indelible mark on the history and legacy of this ancient civilization.

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Chicago Egyptologist Yurco explains the darker coloring and Nubian like hairstyles of this era. In a 1989 article he states that many were from the southern Egyptian area near Sudanese boarder. According to one article, only 4 of the 39 rock cut tombs at Beni Hassan were open to the public over the decades.

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Khety (BH17, dynasty 12)

Men of Abu Simbel area in Egypt

Video footage of the inside (good clear images)

https://youtu.be/Ry93nKZofXQ?si=2-8SbJrr9bFuiwro

Ankhtifi from Mentuhotep's era

Video footage of the inside (good clear images)

https://youtu.be/P3h9z_R34Ww?si=suzP2KIBfytQCu2n

Baqet III

Video footage of the inside (good clear images)

https://youtu.be/VerHJAK6rv0?si=9DNfLmKbee22-ks8

Khentika from the time of Pepi II

Video footage of the inside (good clear images)

https://youtu.be/vmPDPkJw7co?si=u1juC08vpLXVndSC

Dakhla Oasis (The Inner Oasis) Ain Asil Necropolis Qila al-Dabba Mastaba of Ima-Pepi II

Amenemhat tomb BH2.

Video footage of the inside (good clear images)

https://youtu.be/tz1Do_r4O8U?si=JqrsJtYZttPotKkf

Top picture are very tan complected Egyptians from the Giza area. Middle is a 12th dynasty wall painting from Amey the nomarch under Senurset I - - (Amenemhat nonarch, tomb BH2) showing color variation. Bottom pictures are Nubian- Egyptians ...

.Close up of a 12th dynasty wall painting from Amey the nomarch under Senurset I - - (Amenemhat nonarch, tomb BH2) showing color variation.  ...

See what the walls of Khnumhotep III of dynasty 12 (time of Senusret III) really look like. Video of the inside with clear imagery.

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Djehutihotep an his daughters. Notice the bottom pictures are redrawn.

Video footage of the inside (good clear images)

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https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/Y_EA1147

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http://www.phouka.com/tr/egypt/photos/beniHassan/amenemhet-02.html.

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http://drivingclockwise.com/egypt/2003/02/21/tomb-of-amenemhet/2/.

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https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/Y_EA1150

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https://www.meretsegerbooks.com/gallery/33/tomb-of-ankhtifi 6

https://www.meretsegerbooks.com/gallery/402/tomb-no15-baqet-iii 7

https://ancienegypte.fr/oasis/khentika/page1.htm

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Penteados nilótico-etíopes como forma de abordar a história da África Antiga em sala de aula

Por: Laura Pontoni

Atualmente, mesmo após a aprovação da Lei Federal 11.645/08 que estabeleceu o ensino de História da África, Cultura Afro-Brasileira e Indígena em todos os níveis da educação, há uma escassez de conteúdos didáticos ou abordagens pedagógicas racializadas que informem os estudantes acerca da variedade de saberes culturais desses povos, demonstrados em diferentes materialidades como artefatos, edificações e nos penteados, que representam aspectos materiais e identitários das sociedades pastoris do Chifre da África. 

Sabendo que essa identidade dos cabelos foi registrada em pinturas de diversos monumentos funerários no Antigo Egito, e, na contemporaneidade, observa-se que os povos pastoris do oriente africano evidenciam os penteados como identidade máxima, compreendemos esses penteados como um aspecto de diferenciação das características e usos próprios do continente africano que pode ser abordado em sala de aula. Estabelecendo comparações, com apoio de um acervo imagético digital de fotografias do penteado de diferentes sociedades africanas de diferentes temporalidades, assim como de filmes holywoodianos que retratam um Egito ficcional e desafricanizado, como Cleópatra (1967) e A Múmia (1999), pode-se desenvolver uma abordagem cultural para uma discussão acerca da construção de identidades e memórias conectadas do presente com o passado a partir de imagens nos conteúdos de África. A representação de filmes como Cleópatra (1967), estrelado por Elizabeth Taylor, demonstram o penteado e as perucas egípcias de forma muito europeizada, em um padrão liso comportado e aceito socialmente, contrapondo com o cabelo crespo estilo “afro”, não aceito socialmente. Além disso, esses filmes se contradizem ao utilizarem nas perucas ficcionais o misto liso e crespo com trançados discretos que escondem a originalidade do penteado e omitem a materialidade do cabelo carapina do Egito Antigo, aspecto também observado na personagem da rainha Anck-su-Namun no filme A Múmia (1999).

Relatos como os de Heródoto no século V a. C., que descreveu os colchians, egípcios e etíopes pretos com cabelos de ovelha, cachos de lã, chamados de tranças, crespos ou enrolados, e os estudos de Geoffrey John Tassie (2008), arqueólogo especialista em penteados egípcios, que afirma que o uso dreadlocks na XII Dinastia, estampado na estátua real de Amenemhet III evidencia um dos cabelos característicos dessas sociedades, demonstram que a cabeça está sempre em destaque, sendo um símbolo comum entre os povos africanos em diferentes temporalidades, tendo nos cabelos um componente forte de identidade.

De acordo com Fletcher (1995, p. 39) é possível afirmar que em sociedades indígenas e pastoris da atualidade na África Oriental, Sudão, Quênia e Etiópia, as técnicas de manipulação do cabelo se assemelham as técnicas do passado reconhecidas a partir de escavações arqueológicas, como o uso da cera de abelha para fixar os dreadlooks e a manteiga bovina que hidrata, embeleza e demonstra status social. A Antiguidade africana nilótica é pluricultural e em toda a extensão do vale do Nilo, diversos povos, culturas e maneiras de expressão estabeleceram diálogos entre si no contexto africano. Os povos pastoris da atual África Oriental foram contemporâneos de Egípcios, Núbios, Axumitas, como pode-se notar em estudos arqueológicos e históricos e na cultura material dos penteados da cabeça. O povo Afar faz distinção de status social, gênero e idade, saberes e fazeres através das técnicas de manipulação e cuidado dos cabelos ainda nos dias de hoje, preservando durante milênios o uso de cera de abelha, leite bovino e esterco de gado e destacando-se pelo estilo chamado “dayta” (Figura 5), coberto com leite coalhado, no qual o cabelo é enrolado em espiral com uma tipo de pente de madeira, decorados com escultura e utilizados por ambos os gêneros como ornamentos nos cabelos. Além dele, há também o modelo “asdago” (Figura 6)  que compreende o formato da copa de uma árvore, arredondado e também com o tom esbranquiçado devido o leite.

Portanto, é possível se utilizar de uma abordagem cultural para o ensino-aprendizagem de História da África Antiga, demonstrando as correlações entre diferentes povos africanos pela utilização sagrada do cabelo como símbolo de fortalecimento identitário, apresentada a partir do cinema e de fotografias, aprimorando os conteúdos didáticos em sala de aula, que por muito tempo apenas distanciaram grupos africanos uns dos outros.

REFERÊNCIAS

CLEÓPATRA. Direção: Joseph Mankiewicz. Estados Unidos, 1963. 243 min. Son. Color.

BRIDGE, S. The Ethiopian tribes who use BUTTER to style their hair. Disponível em: <https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2555821/The-Ethiopian-tribes-use-BUTTER-style-hair-Incredible-photos-reveal-elaborate-curled-styles-Afar-people-Hamer-mix-ghee-red-ochre-spectacular-effect.html>. Acesso em: 20 jun. 2023.

FLETCHER, Amy Joann. Ancient Egyptian Hair: a Study in Style, Form and Function. 1995. Thesis (Doctoral in Archeological) - Faculty of Arts, University of Manchester, Manchester, 1995.

MÚMIA, O retorno da. Direção: Stephen Sommers. Alphaville Films. Estados Unidos, 2001, 130 min. Son, Color, Formato: 16 mm.

SAUIMBO, Maristane de Sousa Rosa; ROCHA, Danielly Morais. História da África Antiga pela arqueologia e história: penteados nilótico-etíopes em sala de aula. Escritas, São Carlos, v. 9, n. 2, p. 39-55, 30 dez. 2017. Disponível em: https://sistemas.uft.edu.br/periodicos/index.php/escritas/article/view/4320/12626. Acesso em: 20 jun. 2023.

IMAGENS

Fig. 1 - Cleópatra, Elizabeth Taylor. Fonte: MANKIEWICZ, 1967.

Fig. 2 -.Peruca de Istemkheb, 21a Dinastia. Museu do Cairo. Fonte: FLETCHER, 2015.

Fig. 3 - Peruca duplex masculina, 1400- 1300 a. C. Deir el-Medina. Fonte: FLETCHER, 2015.

Fig. 4 - Peruca duplex (à direita) Ahmose-Hentempet. Museu do Cairo. Fonte: FLETCHER, 2015.

Fig.5 – Cabelo aAfar “dayta”. Fonte: BRIDGE, Sarah; STYLES, Ruth (2014).

Fig. 6 – Cabelo Afar “asdago”. Fonte: BRIDGE, Sarah; STYLES, Ruth (2014).

[doubtspirit]

Standfigur des Königs Amenemhet III.

© Foto: Ägyptisches Museum und Papyrussammlung der Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz

Fotograf/in: Sandra Steiß

[jerseydeanne]

Egypt’s Lost Labyrinth & the Pyramid of Amenemhet III at Hawara

[terivarhol]

Like Moon Like Sun (2018-05-13)

[team-ramses]

The conversation turned to de Morgan’s discoveries, and Emerson sat chewing his lip in silent aggravation. “There is no doubt,” said the Reverend Sayce, “that the southern brick pyramid was built by King Amenemhet the Third of the Twelfth Dynasty. De Morgan has found a number of fine private tombs of that period. He has added volumes to our knowledge of the Middle Kingdom.”

“How nice,” I said.

Conversation languished thereafter.

The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters

[m1male2]

Amenemhet III, 6th pharaoh of the XII dynasty Egypt was one of the great monarchs of the Middle Kingdom. He ruled between 1829-1799 BC.

[brielledoesastrology]

Asteroids in astrology that is named after Kings and Queens, plus the meaning of the asteroids in astrology ✨👑

Credits to : wikipedia from google and other astrology websites because i didnt wrote this all

If you want to know what the asteroid means in astrology go to google and search the story of it. (Example : asteroid "hatshepsut (2436)" was named after the female pharoah hatshepsut from egypt, and then i checked her story and it was said that she was the greatest female pharoah of all time but receive jealousy from men because of her sucess , so then i interpret that into what the asteroid means in astrology, as simple as that)

(i will update and keep updating this post of I found some of the meanings of what the asteroid means is astrology)

12 Victoria (officially named after the Roman goddess of victory, but also honours Queen Victoria) - this asteroid also means victory in astrology so in astrology this asteroid symbolize "victory"

45 Eugenia (Empress Eugénie), with its moon Petit-Prince in part for her son Napoléon Eugène, Prince Imperial - displacement to the source of nourish, like migratory birds in nature

115 Thyra (Thyra, consort of King Gorm the Old of Denmark)

216 Kleopatra (Cleopatra VII of Egypt) - a femme fatale, amazing sex appeal, messy love life, having power over your lovers

220 Stephania (Princess Stéphanie of Belgium) - being in a unhealthy relationship and then break up and suddenly be in a healthy relationship with someone else

295 Theresia (Maria Theresa Walburga Amalia Christina Empress consort of the Holy Roman Empire and Queen consort of Germany)

326 Tamara (Queen Tamar of Georgia)

344 Desiderata (Queen Desideria of Sweden and Norway)

359 Georgia (King George II of Great Britain) -

392 Wilhelmina (Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands)

525 Adelaide (Queen Adelaide, consort of William IV of the United Kingdom)

545 Messalina (Messalina, Roman empress) - uncontrollable sexual desire or having nymphomaniac.

546 Herodias (Herodias, wife of Herod II and mother of Salome)

562 Salome (Salome, daughter of Herod II and Herodias) -

598 Octavia (Claudia Octavia, Roman empress)

650 Amalasuntha (Amalasuntha, queen of the Ostrogoths)

653 Berenike (Berenice II, Egyptian queen)

689 Zita (Empress Zita of Bourbon-Parma)

816 Juliana (Queen Juliana of the Netherlands)

823 Sisigambis (Sisygambis, mother of Darius III of Persia)

831 Stateira (Stateira, wife of Artaxerxes II of Persia)

832 Karin (Karin Månsdotter, wife of Eric XIV of Sweden)

888 Parysatis (Parysatis, wife of Darius II of Persia)

911 Agamemnon (Agamemnon)

1068 Nofretete (Nefertiti)

1128 Astrid (Astrid of Sweden)

2436 Hatshepsut (Pharaoh Hatshepsut)

3362 Khufu (Pharaoh Khufu)

4414 Sesostris (Greek version of Senusret, name of four pharaohs)

4415 Echnaton (Pharaoh Akhenaten; German spelling of his name)

4416 Ramses (Pharaoh Ramses II)

4568 Menkaure (Pharaoh Menkaure)

4721 Atahualpa (Atahuallpa)

4846 Tuthmosis (Thutmose, name of four pharaohs)

4847 Amenhotep (Pharaoh Amenhotep IV)

4848 Tutenchamun (Pharaoh Tutankhamun)

4906 Seneferu (Pharaoh Sneferu)

5009 Sethos (Greek version of Seti, name of two pharaohs)

5010 Amenemhet (Amenemhet, name of four pharaohs)

5242 Kenreimonin (Empress Dowager Kenrei)

7117 Claudius (Emperor Claudius)

7207 Hammurabi (Hammurabi)

7208 Ashurbanipal (Ashurbanipal)

7209 Cyrus (Cyrus II of Persia)

7210 Darius (Darius I of Persia)

7211 Xerxes (Xerxes I of Persia)

7212 Artaxerxes (Artaxerxes II of Persia)

8740 Václav (Václav I, Duke of Bohemia)

10293 Pribina (Pribina, ruler of Nitrian Principality)

11014 Svätopluk (Svätopluk, ruler of Great Moravia)

16951 Carolus Quartus (Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia)

18349 Dafydd (Dafydd ap Llywelyn, prince of Wales)

20969 Samo (Samo, ruler of Samo's Empire)

25340 Segoves (Segoves, Celtic duke)

44613 Rudolf (Rudolph II, Holy Roman Emperor, king of Bohemia and Hungary)

48844 Belloves (Belloves, Celtic duke)

53285 Mojmír (Mojmír I, ruler of Great Moravia)

151834 Mongkut (King Mongkut, or Rama IV, the king of Siam)

326290 Akhenaten (Akhenaten, a pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt) - forcing people that they don't like

[ancientegyptdaily]

The Black Pyramid was built by King Amenemhat III (c. 1860-1814 BCE) during the Middle Kingdom of Egypt.. It is one of the five remaining pyramids of the original eleven pyramids at Dahshur in Egypt. Originally named Amenemhet is Mighty, the pyramid earned the name "Black Pyramid" for its dark, decaying appearance as a rubble mound. The Black Pyramid was the first to house both the deceased pharaoh and his queens.

The pyramid is not very sturdy, as it was built with mud brick instead of the traditional stone. The low elevation, corridors, and unstable building material allowed groundwater from the Nile to seep into the walls, causing the entire pyramid to sink into the ground and crack.

[egyptatours]

Egypt Middle Kingdom: A Captivating Journey Through a Golden Age

The Middle Kingdom of ancient Egypt, spanning from around 2040 BCE to 1650 BCE, was a transformative period in the history of this ancient civilization. During this time, Egypt experienced a resurgence of power, cultural flourishing, and significant technological and artistic advancements. Here is a captivating overview of the Middle Kingdom in ancient Egypt:

Reunification and Political Stability:

After a period of political fragmentation during the First Intermediate Period, the Middle Kingdom saw the reunification of Egypt under the rule of the 11th and 12th dynasties.

Powerful pharaohs like Mentuhotep II and Senusret I consolidated control over the entire Nile Valley, establishing a centralized government and a strong administrative system.

Economic Prosperity:

The Middle Kingdom witnessed a period of economic growth and stability, with the development of extensive trade networks, the expansion of agriculture, and the exploitation of natural resources.

The construction of large-scale irrigation systems, such as the Fayum Depression project, allowed for the increased production of food and the expansion of arable land.

Cultural Achievements:

The Middle Kingdom saw a flourishing of art, architecture, and literature, often referred to as a "Golden Age" of ancient Egyptian culture.

Impressive monuments, such as the pyramids of Senusret II and Amenemhet III, were constructed, showcasing the technical and engineering prowess of the period.

The literature of the Middle Kingdom, including works like the "Teachings of Amenemhat" and the "Story of Sinuhe," reflect a rich intellectual and artistic tradition.

Technological Advancements:

The Middle Kingdom witnessed significant technological progress, including advancements in engineering, metalworking, and the production of high-quality ceramics and glass.

The development of the sickle-sword, a versatile and effective military weapon, contributed to Egypt's military power during this period.

Societal Changes:

The Middle Kingdom saw the emergence of a stronger middle class, with the growth of a professional bureaucracy and the increasing importance of provincial governors and local administrators.

The role of women in society also expanded, with some women holding important positions in the royal court and the religious sphere.

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