This post is a collection of information, sourced from official publications, on the Epipalaeolithic and Neolithic eras of Egypt. Continue reading “Epipalaeolithic & Neolithic Egypt”
Epipalaeolithic & Neolithic Egypt
How surface luminescence dating (SLD) works – SLD dating of several famous Egyptian monuments
In this post we present selected parts of the very interesting paper titled “Surface luminescence dating of some Egyptian monuments“, by Ioannis Liritzis and Asimina Vafiadou (2015). Continue reading “How surface luminescence dating (SLD) works – SLD dating of several famous Egyptian monuments”
Apollodorus’ description of an ancient expedition from the Aegean towards the Eastern Mediterranean which ends with the colonization of Egypt
In this post we present and analyze excerpts from Apollodorus‘ “Library“. Continue reading “Apollodorus’ description of an ancient expedition from the Aegean towards the Eastern Mediterranean which ends with the colonization of Egypt”
Monuments from Karnak, Egypt
This post is mostly a photographic presentation of monuments from Karnak, Egypt. Continue reading “Monuments from Karnak, Egypt”
Aeschylus’ “Suppliant Maidens”: Description of an ancient expedition from the Aegean towards the Eastern Mediterranean which ends with the colonization of Egypt – “Pelasgians”, “Argives” and “Hellenes” were all names of the same, autochthonous people
In this post we present and analyze excerpts from Aeschylus‘ tragedy “Suppliant Maidens” (or “Suppliant Women“). Continue reading “Aeschylus’ “Suppliant Maidens”: Description of an ancient expedition from the Aegean towards the Eastern Mediterranean which ends with the colonization of Egypt – “Pelasgians”, “Argives” and “Hellenes” were all names of the same, autochthonous people”
The rise of the Saracen – The Roman Empire loses Syria, Palestine and Egypt to the Arabs
After the peace of 628 the Roman and the Persian Empires, drained of men and money, and ravaged from end to end by each others marauding armies, sank down in exhaustion to heal them of their deadly wounds. Continue reading “The rise of the Saracen – The Roman Empire loses Syria, Palestine and Egypt to the Arabs”
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