#NewKingdom, also called the Egyptian Empire, refers to ancient Egypt between the 16th century BC and the 11th century BC. This period of ancient Egyptian history covers the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth dynasties. Through

#Egypt's greatest ruling queen, #Pharaoh #Hatshepsut, died on #ThisDayInHistory in 1458 BCE. She started as regent but usurped the throne & held it for 21 years, during which she expanded foreign trade & kept the peace. Her #FuneraryTemple is one of the finest of the #NewKingdom.

#NewKingdom, also called the Egyptian Empire, refers to ancient Egypt between the 16th century BC and the 11th century BC. This period of ancient

#NewKingdom, also called the Egyptian Empire, refers to ancient Egypt between the 16th century BC and the 11th century BC. This period of ancient Egyptian history covers the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth dynasties. Through

#amarnapottery refers to a type of fine, decorated pottery from Ancient Egypt, primarily from the #NewKingdom's 18th Dynasty, known for its use of a vibrant blue

#NewKingdom, also called the Egyptian Empire, refers to ancient Egypt between the 16th century BC and the 11th century BC. This period of ancient Egyptian history covers the Eighteenth

On #ThisDayInHistory in 1922, #HowardCarter opened the tomb of #Tutankhamun of #Egypt's #NewKingdom. The pharaoh died in 1323 BCE, ~3245 years earlier, and was buried with his stillborn children. A minor ruler who died young, he restored the old gods following the #Amarna period.

#BookoftheDead is the name given to an ancient Egyptian funerary text generally written on #papyrus and used from the beginning of the #NewKingdom (around 1550 BC) to around 50 BC.

#NewKingdom, also called the Egyptian Empire, refers to ancient Egypt between the 16th century BC and the 11th century BC. This period of ancient Egyptian history covers the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and #Twentiethdynasties. #

The #NewKingdom (c. 1550–1070 BCE) was ancient Egypt's golden age, marked by imperial power, territorial expansion, monumental architecture like the Temple of