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Senenmut: A High-Ranking Commoner Close to the Throne
Born as a commoner in 1464 BC, Senenmut started working as an architect and government officer in the 18th dynasty before becoming a close member o...
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Senusret I: The King Who Ruled with Diplomacy and Candor
Senusret I portrayed a colorful reign during one of the most important times in the history of Egypt. He was celebrated as the second pharaoh of th...
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Sobekneferu: The Queen Who Reigned as King of Egypt
Egypt has been ruled by valiant men of power and authority, but there came a point when a queen, the female pharaoh Sobekneferu, actually led the c...
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Taharqa: The Man From the Ethiopian Dynasty of Egypt
Taharqa reigned from 690 BC to 664 BC, which was a time of affluence in Egypt. He was known as the 4th king of the 25th dynasty and the king of Kus...
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Thutmose IV: The Pharaoh Who Came To the Throne Through His Dream
Thutmose IV (1401–1391 BC) came into power when Egypt was already recognized as a vast kingdom and known for its peace and prosperity. He succeeded...
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Umm Kulthum: Celebrating Life with Arab Songs and Culture
Famously known as the “Star of the East,” Umm Kulthum has captivated the hearts of Arabs and North Africans with her powerful voice and artistry. U...
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Unas: Leading the Nation in the Middle of Economic Decline
Unas ruled ancient Egypt for approximately 30 years (2345 – 2315 BC) in the later part of the fifth dynasty. Scholars assumed that he had succeeded...
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What did the prophet Muhammad look like?
For non-Muslims interested in Islam, one of the common questions they ask is, “ what did the prophet Muhammad look like ?” For most Muslims, prophe...
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Amenhotep II: The Skillful Archer and Pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty
Amenhotep II was the successor and son of the late Pharaoh Thutmose III and was named as the seventh pharaoh of the 18th dynasty. His reign from 14...
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Amenhotep IV: The Revolutionary Ruler of Ancient Egypt
Amenhotep IV (1332 BC–1356 BC) was known as a revolutionary or even heretic king of Egypt because his reign was characterized by unprecedented tran...
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Cleopatra III: The Widely Acclaimed Daughter of the King
Cleopatra III was also famously known as Cleopatra Eurgetis, or sometimes by the name Kokke. Born to an illustrious family, Queen Cleopatra III was...
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Darius II: How He Became the King of Kings in Persia
Darius II was also known as Darius II Nothus, and people regarded him as the King of Kings of the First Persian Empire, or the Achaemenid Empire. H...