The Nile was so important to the ancient Egyptians that they believed it had a soul, which they called Hapi.

Egyptian pyramids The construction of the pyramids was not just a feat of engineering, but also a testament to the religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians

Egyptian society was shaped like a pyramid. The pharaoh and queen are in the first place. Below them, nobles, high priests, scribes, ministers, and officers formed the upper class. The middle level is craftsmen and merchants, while workers and farmers formed the base. All major decisions on administrative and political affairs and religious ceremonies are […]

Abu Simbel A temple complex on the west bank of the Nile, above WADI HALFA in NUBIA, modern Sudan, erected by RAMESES II (r. 1290–1224 B.C.E.) early in his reign. The structures on the site honor the state gods of Egypt and the deified Ramesses II. During the construction of the temples and after their […]

Building a pyramid During the Old Kingdom, pharaohs built huge tombs, called pyramids. Pyramids were constructed on the western bank of the Nile River, because it was thought that the land of the dead lay to the west.  A single pyramid could take up to 20 years, and around  20,000 workers, to build. Evolution of […]