Ancient Egyptian Warfare
Ancient Egyptian warfare was a crucial aspect of the lives of the ancient Egyptians and significantly influenced the development of their civilization over the centuries. War was not just a purely military activity but intertwined with religion, politics, economics, and culture. It was characterized by diverse strategies, evolving weapon technologies, organized military structures, and profound impacts on both internal and external Egyptian politics.
- 1 Development of the Egyptian Military
- 1.1 Early Dynastic Period (c. 3100-2686 BCE)
- 1.2 Old Kingdom (c. 2686-2181 BCE)
- 1.3 Middle Kingdom (c. 2055-1650 BCE)
- 1.4 New Kingdom (c. 1550-1070 BCE)
- 1.5 Weapons and Military Technology
- 1.6 Weapons
- 1.7 Military Technology
- 2 Military Organization and Tactics
- 2.1 Major Wars…
Tutankhamun Mask
It was placed directly on the head of the mummy of Tutankhamun , together with other decorations or trappings such as a golden vertical line of inscriptions and 4 horizontal ones and the golden figure of the Ba bird which was placed on the chest of the mummy, with a big scarab amulet (the heart amulet) inscribed on the other side with Chapter 30B of the Book of the Dead in order to protect the heart of the deceased.
The mask itself is made out of pure gold about 10.23 kg representing the facial features of the king. Tutankhamun is wearing the Nemes headdress, which is striped blue and gold as a sign of association with god Ra (Re’s body was believed to be made out of gold and his hair out of lapis lazuli).
The king is represented with a broad coll…
Ancient Egypt Climate
Ancient Egypt Climate
Egypt, located in the African continent has always been experiencing a hot and humid climate. Egypt was mostly filled with sandy deserts. Only a small area around the Nile was inhabited. Huge attempts to prevent the heat were not employed as Egyptians gradually accustomed themselves with the climate. Further, the hot and dryness were important in drying the mummies.
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Ancient Egyptian Furniture
Egyptian antique furniture provides almost the only surviving examples of genuine antique furniture. Egyptians believed that possessions could still be used in the afterlife, and furniture items were buried with the dead in sealed tombs. In the hot, dry climate of Egypt, many items have been preserved through the centuries to become museum pieces fascinating and valuable today.
The reconstructions of objects found in the tomb of Queen Hetepheres revealed an elaborate four-poster bed, a chair transportation, and other items, including many boxes. Tutankhamun's tomb contained objects designed specifically for the burial place: his funeral bed, for example, is carved in the shape of Ammit, the eater of death, a god with the head of a crocodil…