Articles related to "Ramses"



Ramses II the King of Kings
Ramses II of Egypt was taller than any other Pharaoh, reigned longer, lived longer, and sired more children. He was truly deserving of his title "The Great."
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Ramses II Confronts the Hittite Empire
Ramses II spent most of his long reign keeping the Egyptian Empire in tact but his treaty with Hattusilis III produced long term peace, ending years of warfare.
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Buildings of the Ramesside period
This article tells something of the architectural achievements made in this wonderful era of Ancient Egyptian history.
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The Pharaohs
This article explains the Pharaohs and describes two in detail.
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The Battle of Kadesh
This article discusses the Battle of Kadesh and the tactics, strategy, doctrines, and weapons employed in the campaign.
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Must See Places in Egypt
The two temples at Abu Simbel are amongst the most magnificent in the world.
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Starship II: Rendezvous with Ramses – A Review
A look at one of the film projects that Jason Carter, who portrayed Marcus Cole on “Babylon 5,” is involved with.
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H.G. Lewis' Blood Feast
A review of H.G. Lewis' Blood Feast--one of the first gore films ever made.
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Qadesh, Jewel Of The Orontes
During the Bronze Age, the Syrian City of Qadesh, also known as Kadesh or Qidsu, became a focal point of Imperial conquest.
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Timeline & Treasures of the British museum
This article gives a basic timeline of the period dividing up the civilisation. It also describes Egyptian treasures, and includes Shelley's poem "Ozymandias". It features some beautiful pictures.
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Tutankhamun
This article describes the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, and also his brief reign.
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Warfare:Part 2-advancing weaponry & strategy
This second article under the title of "warfare" describes the more advanced weapons and military strtegies employed in the New Kingdom, with extracts by leading French egyptologist Christian Jacq.
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Architecture-Temples
This article compares two temples, in Abu Simbel and Tel el-Armana, to illustrate changes in architecture throughout the period of Ancient Egyptian powerfulness.
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Abu Simbel Temple on 22 October 2008
On 22 February and 22 October sunlight hits the inner sanctuary of the great Sun Temple by Lake Nasser and visitors gather to commemorate this event
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Warfare:Part 3-The Egyptian Navy
This article describes the Egyptian navy, and why it was necessary.
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Egypt Perfume Factory with its Exotic Scents
Secret of the Desert, Queen Nefertiti and King Ramses II are some of the alluring essential blends offered by Egyptian perfume shops
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Nile River Highlights on the West Bank of Luxor
Temple visiting aside these tips from first-hand experiences help new visitors to get the most out of their Nile River cruising experience
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Timeline&Temples
This article contains a chronology of the Ancient Egyptian civilisation, including dates and names of principal rulers of that period, and then describes organisation amongst priests and temples in Ancient Egypt.
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Grading The 2009 NFL Draft: NFC East
New York Giants have put themselves in pole position to win the NFC East crown with their picks. But watch out the Cowboys, Eagles and Redskins will be better too.
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Notorious Pirate Havens - Part 1: The Ancient World
<i>Webster's Dictionary</i> defines 'haven' as any port that provides shelter. Pirates required such harbors in order to survive. Why did pirates favor certain spots over others? What sites in the Ancient World harbored pirates?
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POMEGRANATES-FRUIT OF THE ANCIENTS
Grown since prehistoric times, the pomegranate is a lovely tree for the edible landscape. The fruits have many uses.
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Agatha Award Nominees
Agatha Award nominees
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Anthony Award Nominees
Anthony Award nominations
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Lost and Found in the Valley of the Kings
Egyptian tombs were built to foil tomb robbers, but it seldom worked. When the priests of Amen finally did hide their Pharaohs, they remained lost until the 19th century.
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Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award Nominees
<i>Romantic Times</i> mystery & suspense book award nominees
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Relief, Raised and Sunken
Egyptian tomb art is not quite like the art we have today, where a single artist will create the whole piece. Instead, a different craftsman would complete each step.
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Making mummies
This article describes the process used by the Ancient Egyptians to make mummies in detail. There are also a lot of interesting facts that I doubt you knew before!
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Passover - a time to celebrate!
Passover is the 8 day observance commemorating the freedom and exodus of the Israelites (Jewish slaves) from Egypt during the reign of the Pharaoh Ramses II. It is a time of family gatherings and lavish meals called Seders. The story of Passover is retold through the reading of the Haggadah, the Book of Exodus. With its special foods, songs, and customs, the Seder is the focal point of the Passover celebration. Passover begins on the 15th night of the Jewish month of Nissan, this year (2000) the first night of Passover is Thursday, April 20th.
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Sci-Fi TV News Watch
A look at the latest Sci-Fi TV News.
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Amazing Facts About Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt and the Hyksos Invasion
The Nile River ensured Egyptian prosperity yet isolated the civilization from outside invasion as did other natural barriers until the invasion of the Hyksos.
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Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Ancient Egypt shaped the gods, but later, the gods shaped Egypt.
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Ancient History Research Paper Topics
Examples of Ancient World Western Civilization paper topics for students that have difficulty coming up with a theme or thesis.
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Art for the Afterlife
Egyptian tomb art wasn't just for decoration. It had a magical and religious function in the dead person's journey to the afterlife.
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Cairo, Egyptian City of Mosques and Museums
Cairo is Egypt's ancient city that has a beautiful blend of old and new with minarets, citadels and bazaars alongside posh buildings and fast food joints.
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Fun Things to See and Do in Cairo & Giza
Cairo Museum included, this Egyptian capital also promises perfume palaces, papyrus galleries, Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar and exciting camel rides!
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Open Top Bus Tour Along the Champs Elysees Paris
The Champs Elysees in Paris is the world's most famous boulevard and runs between the Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe.
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Recent Discoveries
This article contains two extracts describing recent archaeological finds. Many people want to know about current and near future oppurtunities in Egyptology-Are there still things to discover? This article should help them make up their minds!
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Sci-Fi TV News Watch
The latest news from the world of Sci-Fi TV.
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The History of Reflexology
Reflexology has a fascinating history from the tombs of Ancient Egypt to Cleopatra to the rediscovery of this lost art in the 1900's.
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The Majesty of Egypt
This is an article that details the archaeological tour called The Majesty of Egypt.
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Understanding Ancient Egyptian Chronology
Being able to place events and people into historical context starts with an understanding of Ancient Egypt's chronology divided into dynasties and kingdoms.
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Beyond Decorum – The Photography of Iké Udé
Performer, photographer, and aRUDE magazine editor Iké Udé pushes limits elegantly in this collection of his work from the 1990s.
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Celebrate in Morocco and Egypt
Get away from the crowds and the cold into the warm exotic climate of North Africa. Embrace Morocco and Egypt as perfect Xmas and New Year destinations.
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God Out of Ten Commandments
Promenade Pictures CEO is mad at Disney Radio for removing the line "chosen by God" from a trailer for CGI animated film The Ten Commandments.
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HG Lewis' 2000 Maniacs Part 2
A review of HG Lewis' southern gore flick, 2000 Maniacs.
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New York Giants Preview: The Offense
The New York Giants are in Super Bowl or bust mode. To meet expectations, the offense must find their identity and play their part in support of the defense.
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The Ten Commandments
Much is revealed in the DVD version of DeMille's "Commandments"
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Themed Malls in Dubai Spotlight Architecture
A shopper in Dubai can begin the day touring the pyramids of Egypt, spend the afternoon traveling through Arabia and Asia, and end the day with a cafe au lait in Italy.
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A &quot;Series&quot; Quandry
Series books are one way to interest a child in reading about history. They are also one way that publishers have tried to maintain interest in the printed book. Here's a look at what kids are reading now.
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