The Ultimate Place To Learn About The Descendants of Africa
Khnumhotep II, whose name means “Khnum is pleased,” was a prominent figure in ancient Egypt, serving as the Great Chief of the Oryx nome during the reigns of Pharaohs Amenemhat II and Senusret II, around the 20th century BCE. He’s Read More …
Amenhotep III, also known as Amenhotep the Magnificent or Amenhotep the Great, was the illustrious ninth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of ancient Egypt. His rule, which scholars approximate to have lasted from June 1386 to 1349 BC, or from Read More …
Senwosret III, or Sesostris III in its Hellenized form, was another name for Khakaure Senusret III, one of Egypt’s visionary pharaohs who came to power during an exceptional time of wealth and power. His rule, which lasted from 1878 BC Read More …
Hesy-Ra (also read Hesy-Re and Hesire holds the distinction of being the earliest named African dentist in ancient Egypt, a remarkable figure whose legacy has endured for over 4,600 years. Living during the Third Dynasty of Egypt, Hesy-Ra served as a high-ranking official, filling Read More …
Ahmose I (sometimes written as Amosis or Aahmes, meaning “Iah (the Moon) is born”) was a pharaoh and founder, the founder of the Eighteenth Dynasty and the New Kingdom of Egypt, was a remarkable pharaoh whose reign marked the beginning of an era of great prosperity and Read More …
Tantamani, also known as Tanutamun, was a significant figure in ancient Egyptian history as the last ruler of the Twenty-fifth Dynasty. His reign marked the culmination of Nubian rule over Egypt and the subsequent end of the Kushite pharaohs’ dominance Read More …
Menmaatre Seti I, also known as Seti Merenptah, was a pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty of Egypt who ruled from around 1294 to 1279 BC. His reign left an indelible mark on ancient Egypt, characterized by military conquests, impressive building Read More …
Akhenaten, also known as Amenhotep IV, was a fascinating African figure in ancient Egyptian history, reigning as pharaoh from around 1353 to 1336 or 1351 to 1334 BC. He was the tenth ruler of the Eighteenth Dynasty and is particularly Read More …
Nebamun, a middle-ranking official in ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom period around 1350 BCE, held the important and practical role of “scribe and grain accountant” at the revered temple complex near Thebes. His significance stemmed from his association with Read More …
Mentuhotep II, a monumental figure in ancient Egyptian history, rose to power during a time of turmoil and division. His reign marked a pivotal moment in Egypt’s history as he undertook the extraordinary task of reunifying a fractured land, thus Read More …