Tomb of Seti the First, Amazing Facts

Tomb of Seti the First, Amazing Facts #shorts #minidocumentary

The tomb of PharaohSeti I of the Nineteenth Dynasty, also known by the name “Belzoni’s tomb” is one of the most decorated tombs in the valley, and is one of the largest and deepest tombs in the Valley of the Kings. It was uncovered by Italian archaeologist Giovanni Battista Belzoni. Its walls have text and images of the Book of Gates and one part of it describes different races of humanity known to the Egyptians, dividing them up into four categories that labelled “Reth” (Egyptians), “Aamu” (Asiatics), “Nehesu” (Nubians), and “Themehu” (Libyans). The walls are heavily decorated with symbols of the Pharaoh, like those of Ma’at,  the Opening of the mouth ceremony, the Book of The Dead and the Book of The Heavenly Cow

Belzoni found the wall paintings in excellent condition with the paint on the walls still looking fresh, and some of the artists’ paints and brushes still on the floor. Unfortunately, he damaged some of the paintings in an attempt to copy them, and the tomb was flooded at some other time. 


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When did the Ancient Egyptians invent writing?

When did the Ancient Egyptians invent writing? #shorts #minidocumentary

Writing appeared in Egypt around 3400–3200 BC.  Scholars still debate whether the invention of writing in Egypt may have been inspired by people from Mesopotamia making their way to Egypt.

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Nakht tomb from Ancient Egypt amazing Facts

Nakht tomb from Ancient Egypt amazing Facts #Shorts #minidocumentary

One of the most interesting tombs from ancient Egypt is the Nakht Tomb from Thebes. Nakht was a scribe and Astronomer of Amun and lived during the reigns of Amenhotep II and Amenhotep III.

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Who was the first archeologist?

Who was the first archeologist? #Shorts #minidocumentary

In Ancient Mesopotamia, a foundation deposit of the Akkadian Empire ruler Naram-Sin (2200 BCE) was discovered and analyzed by King Nabonidus, c. 550 BCE, who is thus known as the first archaeologist.

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The mysterious helmet from Cotofenesti #shorts

The mysterious helmet from Cotofenesti #shorts

One of the most mysterious pieces of art is the helmet from Cotzofeneshti. It was made by Geto-Dacians around fourth century BC and used by a king for parades. It has fantastic mythological drawings with snake soldiers similar to those from Mesopotamia.

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How did Harappan civilization come to an end?

How did Harappan civilization come to an end? #Shorts

The Harappan civilization, also known as the Indus Valley civilization, thrived around 2600 to 1900 BCE in what is now Pakistan and northwest India. While the exact reasons for its decline remain uncertain, scholars have proposed several theories.

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Cleopatra facial reconstruction

Cleopatra facial reconstruction #shorts

Facial reconstruction based on The Berlin Cleopatra, a Roman sculpture of Cleopatra wearing a royal diadem, mid-1st century BC (around the time of her visits to Rome in 46–44 BC), discovered in an Italian villa along the Via Appia and now located in the Berlin Altes Museum in Germany.

Cleopatra: “I will not be triumphed over”, Κλεοπάτρα: «Δεν θα με θριαμβεύσουν».

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Napoleon Bonaparte’s Enigmatic Night in Khufu’s King’s Chamber

Napoleon Bonaparte’s Enigmatic Night in Khufu’s Mortuary Room #Shorts

Napoleon Bonaparte’s Enigmatic Night in Khufu’s King’s Chamber

Napoleon Bonaparte, renowned for his military prowess and strategic genius, left an indelible mark on history. Yet, a lesser-known anecdote that adds to the mystique surrounding this enigmatic figure is his alleged overnight stay in Khufu’s mortuary room within the Great Pyramid of Giza.

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The Agamemnon Mask Quick Facts

The Agamemnon Mask Quick Facts #Shorts #minidocumentary

The Agamemnon funerary mask is a masterpiece of ancient Greek art that was discovered by Heinrich Schliemann during his excavation of the Mycenaean civilization in 1876.

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Harappan Culture Amazing Facts

Harappan Culture Amazing Facts #Shorts #minidocumentary

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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