Ancient Egyptians placed great importance on clothing as it was seen as a reflection of one’s status and profession. Men in ancient Egypt typically wore linen garments, which were light, comfortable, and cool in the hot climate. The length and quality of the linen garment indicated one’s social status.
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How was Paradise in the ancient Egyptians’ beliefs?
Sekhet-Aaru, the “Field of Reeds”, was the final destination for all souls who had been granted rebirth. Sekhet-Aaru was essentially thought to be paradise and was surrounded by their beloved Nile river.
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The Harappan culture was one of the earliest and most advanced civilizations of the ancient world, flourishing in the Indus Valley region of present-day India and Pakistan from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE. It was a bronze age civilization that is known for its well-planned cities, sophisticated drainage systems, and impressive brick structures.
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Kom Ombo Temple, located in Upper Egypt, is an ancient Egyptian temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris or Horus. It was built during the Ptolemaic dynasty in the 2nd century BCE and has unique architectural features, including a symmetrical design with two entrance halls and two sanctuaries, one for each deity.
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One accepted theory about how did ancient Egyptians move the Great Pyramid blocks is that they used water to moist the sand in front of a sleigh carrying the stone. They pulled the stones on sand from the Nile river to the current location. In this painting they depict 172 people pulling with ropes a colossal statue on a sleigh.
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The Khufu Solar Boat is a well-preserved ancient Egyptian cedarwood boat, discovered in 1954 near the Great Pyramid of Giza. Believed to have been built for the Pharaoh Khufu (Cheops), the boat dates back to the 4th dynasty, around 2500 BC. The boat was sealed into a pit near the pyramid and remained intact for thousands of years, until its discovery.
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While many people didn’t take well the evidence that Ramses the second was red-haired even less accepted that his mummy revealed that he had a hooked nose. Apparently, his father, Seti the first, son Merneptah and grandson Seti the second had hook noses as well.
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Welcome to the Acropolis, where you’ll find the magnificent Parthenon. The Parthenon is a temple built in honor of the goddess Athena, who was the patron goddess of the city of Athens. It was built over 2,500 years ago, during the Golden Age of Greece.
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Philea Island, located in the Nile River in Egypt, is home to the temple complex of the goddess Isis. This complex, also known as the “Temple of Isis at Philae,” was built during the Ptolemaic period and is considered one of the last ancient Egyptian temples to be built.
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Machu Picchu Has been closed due to political unrest in Peru recently. 148 foreign tourists and 270 local tourists were evacuated. The 110 kilometers train road from Machu Picchu to Cusco was the only way to access in addition to a trail that needs a few days to complete.
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