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What is the way of rams? - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 13:41:00 +0000

Opening of the Rams Road in Luxor

Rams Road

Egypt succeeded for the first time in 3000 years in defining the "road of rams" in Luxor and to appear to the light again, as the road was backfilled over the ages and became underground.

What is the way of rams?

The Road of the Rams is a royal road linking Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. The length of the road is about 2,700 meters and was used by the kings of "Ancient Egypt" in religious ceremonies and rituals.

We find that the road had two names in ancient times:

The first is Wat Nather, which means the way of the Lord
The second is "Ta Mi Rahn", which means the path of rams because the entire road was decorated with statues in the form of rams in the position of the Sphinx, and the ram here symbolizes the god Amun.

How was the discovery of the road of rams in Luxor?

As it is known, the road was buried underground for long periods of time. The first to discover the road was Dr. Zakaria Ghoneim in 1949, at the time of excavations, and the beginning was by finding 14 rams.

Then came Dr. Mohamed Abdel Razek in the sixties of the twentieth century and found 64 rams, and the big surprise came in the year 2002 when Dr. Mohamed Al-Sagheer concluded that this road is complete with a length of 2.7 km and decorated with 1200 rams, and he determined the path of the road, but most of it was under Earth.

The beginning was that the road (Abu Asba) was built many years ago, and no one dared to think of removing all the irregularities above the road in order to bring the royal road back to life again.

The real political will come during the era of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, who wanted to exploit all the state’s resources in economic development and decided to revive the road of rams. Two years ago, the idea of the project came back to light again, and indeed hundreds of buildings were removed from the hamlet, houses, mosques, churches, and government buildings.

The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:27:00 +0000

Egyptian Museum in Tahrir on the preliminary list of World Heritage Sites

Egyptian Museum in Tahrir

The World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has included the Egyptian Museum in its tentative list of World Heritage sites, as the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities applied for last February, in accordance with the established criteria for registering world heritage sites.

Mr. Abdel Mohsen Shafi’i, General Supervisor of the Central Administration for Public and International Relations at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, stated that the Ministry was keen, to send to UNESCO highlights of how special the museum is, it is considered as a cultural beacon in the heart of Cairo and a part of the Egyptian civilization.

It is the first national museum in the Middle East that includes the largest and most important archaeological treasures of the ancient Egyptian civilization, in addition to being a unique landmark that played an important role in educating and disseminating archaeological awareness for the Egyptian society.

It also has a library and archive that contains rare documents and books in the field of Egyptology. It is a Great place as a source of living heritage.

Ms. Sabah Abdel Razek, Director General of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, said that the museum building is unique in being an exceptional architectural edifice, and one of the first architectural buildings specifically constructed to become a museum, as it is distinguished by its unique design and engineering achievement, and it was built by the French architect Marcel Dornon, who designed it in the style of classical Greco-Roman architecture, after passing an international competition of 87 designs, the foundation stone of the museum was laid in 1897 and it was inaugurated on November 15, 1902, during the reign of Khedive Abbas Hilmi II.

It is reported that a project is currently being implemented to develop an exhibition in the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, with a short-term and long-term plan. Thus, the museum joins the list of Egyptian sites registered on the UNESCO tentative list, which includes a number of unique cultural and natural heritage sites in Egypt, including sites in Minya, Ras Muhammad Reserve in South Sinai, the Nilometer in Rawda, the monasteries of the Western Desert and the ancient Sinai castles.

Egypt has registered 8 sites on the World Heritage List, which are: the Memphis region and its cemeteries, Thebes and its cemeteries, Nubia, Historic Cairo, Saint Catherine, Abu Mina Monastery, and Wadi El Hitan Reserve.

King Ramses IX - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:49:00 +0000

King Ramses IX

King Ramses IX - Royal Mummies

The eighth king of the 20th Dynasty, New Kingdom, Ramses IX was the grandson of Ramses III.

His principal contributions were to the Sun Temple in Heliopolis; he also decorated the north wall of the Seventh Pylon of the complex of Amun-Re at Karnak.

The original burial place of Ramses IX, a beautifully painted tomb that still retains its colors today, was KV 6; his mummy was moved several times before it was hidden in the Deir el-Bahari cache, where it was discovered in 1881.

His mummy will be transferred from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization on April 3.

King Ramses VI - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:43:00 +0000

King Ramses VI

King Ramses VI - Royal Mummies

Ramses VI is one of the sons of Ramses III. He ruled for about eight years.

His mummy was discovered in 1898 in the Tomb of Amenhotep II (KV 35) in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor.

This mummy will be transferred in The Pharaoh's Golden Parade on April 3 from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat

King Ramses V - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 11:50:00 +0000

King Ramses V

King Ramses V - Royal Mummies

King Ramses V opened the sandstone quarries at Gebel Silsila and sent expeditions to the mines in the Sinai for copper and turquoise.

He was the son of Ramses IV, New Kingdom, Dynasty 20.

His mummy was discovered in 1898 in the Tomb of Amenhotep II (KV 35) in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor.

Stay tuned for the parade of the royal mummies from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of the Egyptian Civilization on April 3.

King Ramses IV - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 11:50:00 +0000

King Ramses IV

King Ramses IV - Royal Mummies

Although his father was murdered by conspirators trying to take over the throne for the son of a minor queen, the legitimate crown prince, Ramses IV, succeeded in keeping the crown.

During his short reign, he did a lot to honor his father’s memory and continue his policies.

His mummy was discovered in 1898 in the Tomb of Amenhotep II (KV 35) in Valley of the Kings, Luxor.

His royal mummy is among the 22 mummies being transferred from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of the Egyptian Civilization in The Pharaohs’ Golden Parade.

King Ramses III - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 11:49:00 +0000

King Ramses III

King Ramses III - Royal Mummies

‏Considered the last of the great "warrior pharaohs" of the New Kingdom, Ramses III fought many notable battles and is remembered as skilled in the art of warfare.

Despite his great victories and accomplishments, he fell victim to a plot devised by a minor wife, Tiye, to put her son Pentawer on the throne.

Several papyri tell of this "harem conspiracy" to kill the king, which involved various officers, members of the royal harem, and high court officials.

CT scans carried out by the Egyptian Mummy Project showed clearly that the king’s throat had been cut from behind.

Perhaps to make sure that the king would be healed and complete in the afterlife, an eye of Horus amulet was placed on the right lower rim of the wound.

The Mummy of the king was discovered in the Deir el-Bahari Cache (TT 320), west of Luxor in 1881, and will be transferred with 22 royal mummies in The Pharaohs’ Golden parade from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of the Egyptian Civilization.

King Siptah - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 20:38:00 +0000

King Siptah

King Siptah - Royal Mummies

Siptah came to the throne as a boy, placed there by a powerful official named Bay.

Since he was too young to rule alone, his stepmother Tawosret, wife of Seti II, took on the role of regent.

His mummy was discovered in 1898 in the Tomb of Amenhotep II (KV 35) in Valley of the Kings, Luxor. It will be transferred with the royal mummies in The Pharaohs’ Golden parade from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of the Egyptian Civilization. Don’t miss this incredible event!

King Seti II - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 20:31:00 +0000

King Seti II

King Seti II - Royal Mummies

The mummy of King Seti II, the fifth pharaoh of Dynasty 19, was discovered in 1898 in the Tomb of Amenhotep II (KV 35) in Valley of the Kings, Luxor.

The mummy was found enshrouded in many layers of exceptionally fine linen.

For the most part, Seti II’s facial features are well-preserved.

His mummy will be transferred on April 3, from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir in the Pharaohs’ Golden Parade to the National Museum of the Egyptian Civilization.

King Merenptah - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 20:23:00 +0000

King Merenptah

King Merenptah - Royal Mummies

King Merenptah was the son of the Great Ramses II, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19. Due to his father’s very long reign, he ascended the throne at an advanced age.

He engaged in many military campaigns.

His mummy was discovered in 1898 in the Tomb of Amenhotep II (KV 35) in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor.

The 22 royal mummies transferred from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum for Egyptian Civilization, in an unprecedented event on April 3, 2021.

King Ramses II - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 20:14:00 +0000

King Ramses II

King Ramses II - Royal Mummies

He signed the first known peace treaty in history with the Hittites and was remembered as a great warrior, King Ramses II is arguably the most famous of the New Kingdom pharaohs.

He recorded his Battle of Kadesh, which he fought against the Hittites, in multiple places. This pharaoh built temples almost everywhere in Egypt.

The most famous of which is Abu Simbel and the Ramesseum (dedicated to his mortuary cult).

His Great Royal Wife was Nefertari, for whom he built a temple near his own in Abu Simbel. Ramses II succeeded his father Seti I and enjoyed a long reign. Ruling for 67 years, he left a well-recorded legacy.

His mummy was discovered in the Deir el-Bahari Cache (TT 320), west of Luxor in 1881.

Prepare yourself to watch the journey of his mummy among 22 royal mummies from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in The Pharaoh’s Golden Parade on April 3.

King Seti I - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 19:57:00 +0000

King Seti

King Seti - Royal Mummies

One of the most beautiful and best-preserved of the royal sepulchers is the tomb of Seti I in the Valley of the Kings, with wall decorations in vivid colors.

Son of Ramses I, the founder of Dynasty 19, New Kingdom, Seti I lead a battle against the Hittites.

His military activities and victories were carefully recorded at Karnak, in the temple of Amun.

His mummy was discovered in 1898 in the Tomb of Amenhotep II (KV 35) in Deir El Bahari.

It is one of the mummies being transferred in the unrivaled Pharaohs’ Golden Parade on April 3 from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat.

Queen Tiye - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 19:46:00 +0000

Queen Tiye

Queen Tiye - Royal Mummies

Queen Tiye is the daughter of Yuya and Tjuya of the New Kingdom and the wife of Amenhotep III, one of Egypt’s most successful rulers.

Her mummy was discovered in 1898 in the Tomb of Amenhotep II (KV 35), in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor.

Queen Tiye’s mummy will be among 22 royal mummies transferred in a royal parade from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

King Amenhotep III - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 19:38:00 +0000

King Amenhotep III

King Amenhotep III - Royal Mummies

A colossi statue of King Amenhotep III and his wife Queen Tiye, a symbol of their strong bond and eternal power, is an iconic sight at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir.

His memorial temple at Kom el-Heitan was fronted by huge statues now known as the Colossi of Memnon, Amenhotep III left behind many major monuments, including a large number of statues.

King Amenhotep III is the son of Thutmose IV, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 His mummy was discovered in 1898 in the Tomb of Amenhotep II (KV 35) in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor.

Don’t miss the journey of King Amenhotep III amongst 22 royal mummies in the Pharaoh’s Golden Parade as they move from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization on April 3, 2021.

King Thutmose IV - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 19:26:00 +0000

King Thutmose IV

King Thutmose IV - Royal Mummies

Thutmose IV was the King who erected "The Dream Stela" between the paws of the Great Sphinx at Giza.

"The Dream Stela", tells us the story of how, as a young prince, he fell asleep in the shade of this colossal figure while hunting in the desert nearby.

The Sphinx appeared to him in his dreams and instructed him to clear away the sand that covered its body; in return, he would be made the next pharao and he was Discovered in 1898, in the tomb of Amenhotep II (KV 35) Cache in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor.

The mummy of Thutmose IV will be among the 22 royal mummies transferred in a grand parade, The Pharaohs’ Golden Parade, from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

Queen Hatshepsut - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 14:02:00 +0000

Queen Hatshepsut

Queen Hatshepsut

Queen Hatshepsut, Daughter of King Thutmose I, the “Foremost of Noble Ladies”.

Hatshepsut’s achievements as a powerful queen and then a ruling pharaoh have made her one of the most famous figures in ancient Egypt history.

She was married to her half-brother, Thutmose II.

Hatshepsut became Egypt’s regent, a monarch in all but name. For several years, she ruled the country on behalf of her stepson.

In ancient Egypt, a woman could not become pharaoh, Hatshepsut, as the daughter of one pharaoh and the wife of another, claimed the purest of royal bloodlines and soon declared herself pharaoh. Her mummy was discovered in 1903 in tomb number KV 60 in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.

Don’t miss the journey of the 22 royal mummies in the Pharaohs' Golden Parade on April 3, 2021.

King Thutmose III - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:53:00 +0000

King Thutmose III

King Thutmose III

Too young to rule after the death of his father, Thutmose III began his reign as monarch in name only.

His stepmother, Hatshepsut, served as his regent for several years, and then declared herself pharaoh. For the next two decades, the young monarch grew into what would become his eventual role as one of the warrior pharaohs of the New Kingdom.

After her death, he launched a series of military campaigns that solidified Egypt’s position as one of the region’s superpowers.

His battle at Megiddo is considered a model of military strategy. Discovered in the Deir el-Bahari Cache (TT 320), west of Luxor in 1881, the Mummy of the king will be transferred with the royal mummies in The Pharaohs’ Golden Parade from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of the Egyptian Civilization on April 3

King Amenhotep II - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:51:00 +0000

King Amenhotep II

King Amenhotep II

King Amenhotep II was remembered as a great sportsman. The tallest of his bloodline, this king boasted of his athletic prowess, often representing himself performing feats of strength and skill.

He had a reputation as an excellent charioteer and displayed considerable skill with the bow and arrow. King Amenhotep II is the son of King Thutmose III of the Dynasty 18, New Kingdom.

He fought campaigns securing wealth and power for Egypt.

His mummy was discovered in 1898 in his tomb (KV 35), the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, and it is one of the 22 royal mummies being transferred from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Watch the Pharaoh’s Golden Parade live on April 3, 2021

King Thutmose II - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:14:00 +0000

King Thutmose II

King Thutmose II

King Thutmose II is the son of King Thutmose I, Dynasty 18, New Kingdom.

His reign was secured through his marriage to his half-sister, Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmose I’s.

His son, Thutmose III, succeeded him on the throne.

His mummy was discovered in Al-Deir El-Bahari Cache (TT 320) west of Luxor in 1881.

Studies show that the king died at approximately the age of 30.

This royal mummy will be transported in a magnificent parade, The Pharaohs’ Golden Parade, on April 3 from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat.

King Thutmose I - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:58:00 +0000

King Thutmose I

King Thutmose I

One of the 22 royal mummies being transferred from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is that of King Thutmose I, Dynasty 18, New Kingdom.

Thutmose I became king after Amenhotep I died without an heir. He came to the throne around the age of 40.

His accomplishments included substantial campaigns and the expansion of Egyptian rule in the south. His military campaigns opened new opportunities for trade, diplomacy, and economic exploitation with Egypt’s neighbors.

King Thutmose, I was the father of Queen Hatshepsut.

His mummy was discovered in the Deir el-Bahari Cache (TT 320), west of Luxor in 1881.

Stay tuned for the Pharaohs’ Golden Parade on April 3

Queen Merit Amun - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:48:00 +0000

Queen Merit Amun

Queen Merit Amun

The mummy of Queen Merit Amun, daughter of King Ahmose and Queen Ahmose-Nefertari was discovered in 1930 1930 in tomb number (TT 358) in Deir el-Bahari, west of Luxor, and is ami=ong the royal mummies transferred in a grand parade that the world is waiting for.

Don’t miss the journey of the 22 royal mummies in the Pharaohs’ Golden Parade on April 3, 2021.

King Amenhotep I - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:33:00 +0000

King Amenhotep I

King Amenhotep I - Royal Mummies

The second pharaoh of Dynasty 18, Amenhotep I was a child when he became king and ruled with the assistance of his mother, Queen Ahmose-Nefertari.

Amenhotep I led several military campaigns. He also began or completed many construction projects. Remembered as a great ruler, he was deified after his death alongside his mother.

The mummy of King Amenhotep I was discovered in the Deir el-Bahari Cache (TT 320), west of Luxor in 1881.

It will be among 22 royal mummies transferred in a grand parade from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

Wait for the Pharaoh’s Golden Parade on April 3, 2021

Queen Ahmose "Nefertari" - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:04:00 +0000

Queen Ahmose-Nefertari

Queen Ahmose "Nefertari"

Today, we introduce you to Queen Ahmose-Nefertari. Powerful and influential during her lifetime, she maintained her power during the reign of her son, Amenhotep I; mother and son were venerated as a divinized couple by Egyptians, especially in the Necropolis of Deir el-Medina.

The mummy of the Queen was discovered in the Deir el-Bahari Cache (TT 320) in 1881 and is one of the 22 Mummies that will be transferred from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

Stay tuned for the Golden Pharaoh’s Parade on April 3

King Seqenenre Taa - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 11:57:00 +0000

King Seqenenre Taa

King Seqenenre Taa - Royal Mummies

Today, we present King Seqenenre Taa, whose mummy is one of the 22 royal mummies who will be transferred in the Golden Pharaoh’s Parade from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

King Seqenenre Taa was the ruler of Thebes (modern-day Luxor).

History remembers Seqenenre Taa as the king who began the liberation war against the Hyksos, a war which continued by his sons Kamose and Ahmose I The mummy of Seqenenre Taa’s was discovered in the Cache of Deir El-Bahari (TT320), west of Luxor in 1881.

Wait for the Golden Pharaoh’s Parade on April 3.

Egypt Preparing to transfer 22 Kings to New Museum - Royal Mummies

noreply@blogger.com (Freelance Blogger) — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 11:34:00 +0000

Egypt preparing to transfer 22 kings to the Museum of Civilization in Fustat

Royal Mummies

Today is the long-awaited day, where the Pharaohs’ Golden Parade is finally taking place! Watch the full parade live today on our YouTube Channels:

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Experience Egypt.

Cairo is preparing to transfer 22 kings to the Civilization Museum in Fustat The procession will transport 18 Kings and four Queens, most of whom are kings of the New Kingdom Each mummy will be placed in a special capsule filled with nitrogen to ensure its safety, and the capsules will be placed on trolleys designed to carry them and ensure their stability.

In 1898, the French Egyptologist Victor Loret discovered another cache of royal mummies in the tomb of Amenhotep II (KV 35), in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor.

10 more of the 22 mummies that are about to be transferred from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization were discovered in this cache.

Don’t miss the Pharaoh’s Golden parade that’s happening on April 3, 2021

The opening date of the new museum

On the 4th of April, The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization opens its main hall for visitors.

You will be able to visit the Royal mummies starting the 18th of April.