Egyptian history

Egyptian history

Contributors in Egyptian history

Egyptian history

A tapering, four-sided pillar of stone which was usually inscribed with hieroglyphs to honour a pharaoh. Most were made of granite. The biggest Egyptian obelisk now stands in Rome and is nearly 31 ...

ostracon

History; Egyptian history

A limestone flake or potsherd (fragment of pottery) used for practising writing or drawing. Also used for record keeping and correspondence.

papyrus

History; Egyptian history

A water reed once abundant in Egypt. It was processed into a form of paper used for important records.

pharaoh

History; Egyptian history

The Egyptian king, the word meant "The Great House" which was the royal palace. Its first use in reference to the king can be traced to the New Kingdom.

naos

History; Egyptian history

Shrine in which divine statues were kept, especially in temple sanctuaries.

nebu

History; Egyptian history

This is the Egyptian word for gold, which was considered a divine metal, it was thought to be the flesh of the gods. Its polished surface was related to the brilliance of the sun.