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His military "might" is well documented, but did you know that his father, Seti I, was also a Military man before he too ascended to the Throne of Egypt as were so many of his predecessors #historyofegypt #unlockegyptspast #RamsesII #ramsesthegreat #egypt

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The Wooden Water Wheel
Used through the additional of Clay Pots which would have collected the water and brought it to the surface. The Water Wheel would have been worked by animals or by hand if needed

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Egyptologists are aware that Theban located Egyptian Pharaoh Kamose, and Pharaoh Ahmose used some form of naval operations in their war against their northern counterparts, the Hyksos Pharaohs who were based at Avaris

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Spell 1130: Speech by Sun God, Ra
..might benefit by it like the Great
I made every man like his fellow; and I did not command that they do wrong. It is their Hearts which disobey what I have said..
I have created the Gods from my Sweat, and the People, from the Tears of my Eye”

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Spell 1130: Speech by Sun God, Ra
“Hail in Peace! I repeat to you the Good Deeds which my own Heart did for me from within the Serpent-Coil, in order to silence strife…
I made the 4 winds, that every man might breathe in his time…
I made the great inundation, that the humble..

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Pyramid Complex of Pharaoh Sekhemkhet: South Tomb, found in 1963, the South Tomb was robbed in antiquity, but a 2-year-old child, was found, with their wooden coffin along with animal bones, stone vessels and gold jewellery from the 3rd Dynasty #historyofegypt #unlockegyptspast

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Artisans needed to work on a Tomb were:
Plasterers: to cover the wall with gypsum and whitewash
Draftsmen: draw out the planned design in red; corrected by the Head Draughtsman in Black
Sculptors & Carvers: would carve out the reliefs
Painters: to add the colour
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The ingenuity of the farmer’s diverting of the Nile waters into their intricate irrigation canals made the best use of the Nile Flood. Religion insured no one farmer would interfere with another’s water supply in fear of the God's penalty #historyofegypt #unlockegyptspast #egypt

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The High Priests of Ptah, not just in the Great Temple at Memphis, but throughout Egypt were Chief Architects and Master Artisans themselves and were in charge of the decoration, and sometimes more, of the Royal’s Temples and Funerary Complexes #historyofegypt #unlockegyptspast

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When Egypt commenced moving troops in seagoing vessels from their North Coast or via the Red Sea then they commandeered trading vessels which were hewn from Cedar Wood, probably from current day Lebanon #historyofegypt #unlockegyptspast #egypt

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When the Soul first awakes in the Afterlife it could be disorientated and confused. This is why most tombs and some coffins are painted with the journey to the Afterlife. To remind the Soul of its life on the Earth and directions on how to proceed to the Afterlife #historyofegypt

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The Greek Period
The Macedonian and then Greek Military Tactics and Armies were employed after this time #historyofegypt #unlockegyptspast #egypt

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Water was the essential essence of Egypt. The River was considered sacred and had its own Deity. The harnessing of the Nile River was key to Food and Drink being surplus for all the inhabitants of Egypt to enjoy.
So, how did they harness it? #historyofegypt #unlockegyptspast

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Memphite Artisans were supported in their efforts by the God Ptah, their Patron Deity; & with the Cult of Ptah in the Great Temple there. Ptah is often shown with the Was Sceptre portraying Ptah’s power and dominion; the Ankh & the Djed Pillar #historyofegypt #unlockegyptspast

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Pyramid of Sekhemkhet: Discovered by Archaeologist Zakaria Goneim whilst excavating Unas’ Mortuary Complex, the first part to be located was the Enclosure Wall, riddled with false doors. The 10m high Walls were all dressed in Tura Limestone, some still survives #historyofegypt

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After the New Kingdom Period Egypt could not be considered a maritime superpower. This accolade went to the Phoenicians and the Greeks, and later the Persians who used their occupancy of the Greek & Phoenician Lands to their use by using their Navy as their own #historyofegypt

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Most high-end artisans were financed by Pharaoh and the state. They worked in Teams: Head down throughout the levels of experience to the Apprentices. Skills often ran through families - men and women #historyofegypt #unlockegyptspast #egypt

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The Late Period: Egyptians Kings, although in charge of Egypt were faced with internal battles whose troops included many Greek Mercenaries. Persians eventually retook Egypt, and the Period ended with the “invasion” of Alexander the Great #historyofegypt #unlockegyptspast #egypt

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Well Sweep: human powered: the bucket can be made of dipping bag can be made from Reed or Animal Skin and the counter balance is made from Mud. This was especially used to irrigate the fields when the Nile is at a low ebb #historyofegypt #unlockegyptspast #egypt

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All 9 Aspects of their ancient Soul are part of an Egyptian’s earthly existence. The deceased’s Tomb is a Resurrection Machine = why they are highly decorated and have Goods which show the way the deceased wants to be viewed & live in the Afterlife #historyofegypt #egypt