History of Egypt is much longer than most countries'. In over 5000 years, many important figures have emerged and countless events have shaped Egypt's history and culture. This Ancient Egypt Facts guide will tell you about the most famous people and greatest moments in Egypt's long history and inspire you to explore Egypt's past from ancient times up to the present.
The canopic jars were the containers used to hold the internal organs that were removed from the dead body before mummification and embalmed separately. Learn more about Canopic Jars!
King Khufu or Cheops is the most famous king of the 4th Dynasty. He was the son of Snofru and Hetepheres I. Know more about Kings of Ancient Egypt!
Ramesses IV reign lasted no more than six years. He did survive the harem conspiracy which was designed to spoil his claims to the throne. Know more!
Ramesses IX was one of the kings of the 20th Dynasty. King Ramesses IX reigned for about seventeen or more years. Know more!
Chefren was the son of Cheops and Henutsen of the 4th dynasty and thus the half-brother of his predecessor, Djedefre.
Mykerinos was one of the kings of the 4th dynasty. According to the Turin King-list, his rule lasted for 18 or 28 years.
The divine triad, or family unit, of Dendera is carved in sunk relief on the south exterior wall of the Temple of Hathor which is situated at the North of Luxor.