Ibises African Sacred Ibis “The African sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) is a species of ibis, a wading bird of the family Threskiornithidae. It is native to much of Africa, as well as small parts of Iraq, Iran and Kuwait.[1] It is especially known for its role in the religion of the Ancient Egyptians, where it…
The Crocodile in the Bible and in Ancient Egypt
Crocodile ca. 3100–2649 B.C. – Egypt Image Credit: The Met Crocodile Figure Wood ca. 1295–1070 B.C. – Egypt Figure of crocodile ca. 1981–1640 B.C. – Egypt Image Credit: The Met Falcon-headed crocodile amulet 332–30 B.C. – Egypt “The falcon-headed crocodile is here crowned with a sun disk, indicating its association with a solar god.” The…
Hippopotami in the Old Testament of the Bible
In another post, I talk about how the Ancient Egyptians held the hippopotamus in high regard. Because much of the old testament is set in Egypt, it is safe to assume that at least some of the people in the old testament were also acquainted with hippopotami. Hippopotami in Ancient Egypt Yet, the word “hippopotamus”…
Turquoise in Ancient Egypt
“Turquoise is a blue-green copper-aluminum phosphate mineral much associated with ancient Egypt (15.3.205). Its English name, which has cognates in most European languages, probably derives from its association with Turkestan, a source of this semiprecious gemstone, or with the Turkish empire, an agent in its historic importation to the West. It is a relatively rare…
Hippopotami in Ancient Egypt
“The ancient Egyptians had an ambivalent relationship with hippopotami. Although the animals were endowed with positive qualities, they were also feared as dangerous. Hippos are indeed unpredictable and powerful animals that—when feeling threatened—will become extremely aggressive; today hippopotami kill more people in Africa than any other large animal. A hippopotamus can outrun a human over…
Hatshepsut, a Female Egyptian Pharaoh and How She May Have Figured into the Story of Moses
“Hatshepsut (Hat-shep-soot), the first important female ruler known to history, lived a thousand years after the pyramids were built and seventeen centuries after the Egyptians had begun writing their language in hieroglyphs. She ruled Egypt for two decades (ca. 1473–1458 B.C.) during Egypt’s Dynasty 18. Although less familiar to modern audiences than her much later successor,…
Thutmose III and How He May Have Figured into the Story of Moses
“Thutmose III (variously also spelt Tuthmosis or Thothmes), sometimes called Thutmose the Great,[3] was the sixth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty. Officially, Thutmose III ruled Egypt for almost 54 years and his reign is usually dated from 28 April 1479 BC to 11 March 1425 BC, from the age of two and until his death…
Periods of Ancient Egyptian History
Prehistoric Period 5500-3100 BCE Garden of Eden 4026 Early Dynastic Period 3100-2680 BCE Noah and the Flood 2348 BCE Old Kingdom 2650-2175 BCE First Intermediate Period 2175-1975 BCE Abraham was born in 2055 “The reunification of ancient Egypt achieved by Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II—the first pharaoh of the Middle Kingdom—was followed by a great cultural flowering…
Ancient Egypt: DK findout
“This fun, fact-filled book is the ultimate guide to Ancient Egypt, from pharaohs to mummies. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it’s the perfect book for any kid who can’t get enough of this remarkable civilization. “How big was the Egyptian Empire?…
Ancient Egypt – Pocket Genius – A DK Reference Book
Publisher : DK Children; Reprint edition (January 19, 2016) Reading age : 8 – 12 years Grade level : 3 – 7 Description “Unravel the mysteries behind one of the most powerful and influential civilizations in history with this handy guide to ancient Egypt. “Set off on a historical adventure and view…