Mummy's Accomplishments

Let’s start with Pharaoh Hatshepsut. This amazing pharaoh was the first girl pharaoh. This pioneer ruled during the new kingdom, otherwise known as the Golden age. She ruled from about 1473 B.C.E to about 1458 B.C.E. This pharaoh encouraged trade in Egypt and in other civilizations. She made her government stronger by filling her government with royal advisers. She also wanted the same respect that people gave to rulers that are men. Some fun facts about her is that sometimes she wore a fake beard and she shared her rule with male

When she died Thutmose took her throne. He was the only pharaoh that had conquered the most land. He conquered Nubia, Syrian, Lebanese Coast, Israel, and Palestine. Later on in his life Thutmose took children from Nubia and made them Egyptians and put them back in Nubia. Thutmose III ruled Egypt for 54 years.

In contrast to the mummification process that the female lead actress described in the film where the heart is taken out. Ancient Egyptians believed that the heart was the “center of reason and emotion” (Ryan, n.d.). The heart said to be the core and soul of the deceased would be essential in the afterlife as the god of embalming and the afterlife, Anubis, would weigh one’s heart on a scale with a feather and only if the heart was as light as the feather or lighter, would the soul be allowed to enter the afterlife. It was believed that by mummifying the body, the soul of the deceased would be able to stay immortal. However, Imhotep, who shared an adulterous affair with Seti I’s wife, Anck-Sun-Amun, and later killed the pharaoh, would not have been mummified alive like portrayed in the film as mummification in ancient Egypt was a privilege reserved for royalty and the rich. According to the law during New Kingdom Egypt, Imhotep would have been executed for his crimes, and if the Great Kenbet, the ancient Egyptian judicial system deemed fit, Imhotep’s punishments could also extend to the family. Also, Anck-Sun-Amun who committed suicide in order to allow Imhotep time to escape, would not have been mummified due to her adulterous

over the years Thutmose III has brought peace has brought peace to the land. He brought peace by winning every war for his country. A famous battle that he has won is the battle of Syria. He did more than win that battle he won then moved south to make sure that no one escaped. He also won the war of Megiddo which made a big statement [ dicoveringegypt.com ]

Amenhotep III’s reign is often referred to the “Golden Age”, a time of political stability and economic prosperity for Egypt. With an abundance of tribute, booty, and access/exploitation of natural resources in conquered areas of Nubia, and its sphere of influence in Syria-Palestine; Egypt’s affluence only flourished. This enabled Amenhotep’s expanse/magnificent building programs, also resulting to advances in art and religion. Furthermore, changes in the importance and role of the queen progressed in this period; to the extent of Tiye’s deification, as evident in the temple at Sedeinga, built in dedication to her worship. Despite Amenhotep III’s reputation as a great diplomat, the effectiveness of his

Ahmose returned victoriously to Thebes. The work of his father and brother had finally been completed. Historical evidence has proven that that point in Egyptian history was perceived as the re-birth of Egypt into a unified country, led by one pharaoh, Ahmose I. Egypt had finally conquered the Hyksos and Ahmose I was the hegemony of Thebes. Excavations at Tell el-Dab’a reveal abandonment of the Siege of Avaris, which reveals

The greatest king of the Ramessides monarchs was named Ramesses II. He is known for his many architectural accomplishments, as well has holding the second longest reign of kings

Amenhotep IV better known as Akhenaten is one of the most interesting pharaohs to have ever ruled over Egypt (BBC). He changed his name to Akhenaton, which means 'the servant of Aten' early in his reign (ehistory). He came into power around 1353 BCE and stayed in power for 17 years (BBC). His wife was queen Nefertiti and they had six daughters, he also fathered king Tut (BBC). Akhenaten was a true visionary as he made revolutionary changes to the religion and art of Ancient Egypt.

Architecture, literature, and the sculpture of 7.25 ton granites busts are all talents of Ramses II, and all of which paved his way to fame, power, and an eternal profile that was misunderstood by historians around the world. A man of many talents and achievements, Ramses II was as calculating as he was skilled. He managed to raise an empire to greatness, promote himself to a position of power so that no opponent would ever dare to challenge his reign, and (accidentally) fool historians everywhere centuries after his death. How did he do it? He did it through public promotions, careful calculating and planning, and the sheer power of Egyptian intelligence. Ramses II has plenty of historians fooled that he was a pride drinking ruler, hungry

Ramses had a harsh and profound life, yet he was able to accomplish, build, and expand so many ideas across Egypt and even into today. Ramses II made most decisions based on his involvement whether that was war, politics, or ruling. Egypt had to rely on Ramses II to be Pharaoh when his father died. This step in which Ramses had to take at the age of 19 was hard to fulfill with only some training by his father. Ramses was able to accomplish many innovations that have survived to be around today. As ruler Ramses was also the leader of his army and led many battles including the famous war between the Egyptians and Hittites. Ramses created the first treaty to be written down after a war. Ramses has been known to be one of the most profound

Spalinger states that the University of Chicago sent an expedition team to the Beit el-Wali temple in the early sixties and the team discovered many carvings that depict Ramesses II participating in three main battles and possibly more. While not much is known about the early life of Ramesses, all signs point to him being highly involved in Egypt’s military and quite possibly even similar to a current day general. The carvings that the team found portrayed Ramesses as very powerful and often victorious. While it is highly unlikely that many succumbed to the forces of Ramesses, it is also very unlikely that the Egyptians would document defeat of their nation by carving losing battles into sacred temple walls.

First, the Middle Kingdom begins from 11th Dynasty to the end of the 12th Dynasty (2040-1763 B.C.E.). It can be identified by many events that took place at this time. The names of the kings of the 11th Dynasty of the Middle Kingdom were Intef I (2134 - 2117 BC), Intef II 2117 - 2069 BC), Intef III (2069 - 2060 BC), Mentuhotep I (2060 - 2010 (BC), Mentuhotep II (2010 - 1998 BC), Mentuhotep III (2010 BC – 1998 BC) and Mentuhotep IV (1998–1991 BC). Moreover, The Middle Kingdom was a time of achievements for the ancient Egyptians. The Eleventh Dynasty starts with a succession of rulers, Intef I – III, the Middle Kingdom begins with the reunification of Egypt when Nebhepetre Mentuhotep I ousted the kings of Herakleopolis, and The Eleventh Dynasty

Egypt has one of the longest histories of any nation in the world. Written history of Egypt dates back to about 5,000 years, the commencement of civilization. While there is divergence in relation to Early Egyptian times, it is said that Egypt came to be around 3200 B.C., during the reign of a king by the name of Menes and unified the northern and southern cities of Egypt into one government. In 1675 B.C., Egypt was invaded by the Hyksos, people from the east, bringing along the very first of chariots and horses ever to come across Egyptian soil. Approximately 175 years later in 1500 B.C., the Egyptians had gotten rid of the Hyksos and driven them out. In 1375 B.C., Amenhotep IV had become the king of Egypt.

In the late 19th century, the Seated Statue of Ramesses II was uncovered in the Temple of Harsaphes, Heracleopolis, by Sir William Flinders Petrie (Horne 1985, 22). Currently, it rests in the Mummies Gallery in the Egyptian section of the Penn Museum. The king sits heroically with his hands resting on his lap and wears the nemes headdress on his head. Made of quartzite sandstone, the statue sits at an impressive height of 226 cm, with a width of 74 cm and length of 149 cm. On his arms, there are faint traces of red and the nemes headdress has touches of blue and yellow. When it was originally crafted, the statue’s colors would have been more prominent than they currently are; there also would have been a false beard inset that has been lost to history.

The shrine of Tutankhamun uncovers the burial customs of the New Kingdom Egyptians. The Canopic Shrine positioned on the east wall of the Treasury holds Tutankhamun's embalmed internal organs. A gold chest held four Canopic jars containing the dead pharaoh's internal organs in each jar. Undoubtedly, through the process of mummification, the embalmers must have removed the internal organs and preserved them in the Canopic jars, perhaps to be taken with the pharaoh to the next world. The third and innermost of three coffins of Tutankhamun is made of solid gold and is inset with semiprecious stones and coloured glass. It is covered with carved decorations and inscriptions inside and outside. It bears the names and epitaph of the deceased king and also protective texts. From this we discover the significance of the importance of the decoration of the mummy was, and the power the coffin was believed to hold. Originally, mummification was so expensive that it was a privilege enjoyed only by the Pharaoh and few nobles. Everybody else was given a simple grave burial in one of the vast cemeteries or "necropolises" of the time. But the promise of eternal life was so appealing that it wasn't long before other classes of Egyptians began signing up for mummification, too.