193: Slaying the Bull of Seth (Ramesses’ First Rodeo)
Slaying the Bull of Seth (Ramesses’ First Rodeo)In the Temple of Sety I at Abydos, an out-of-the-way corridor preserves a unique image. The King of Egypt, and his eldest son,…
The Age of Montu (First Intermediate Period 07 / Finale)
The Age of Montu (First Intermediate Period 07 / Finale)These violent delights have violent ends. Between 1992 BCE and 1941 BCE, King Montu-Hotep (“Montu is Content”) ruled the southern kingdom.…
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Back to the Narrative
Hello folks! It’s been a while since we moved the narrative forward, and I realise this is confusing. After going through the 18th Dynasty over the course of 7 years,…
A Legacy in Flames (First Intermediate Period 06), 2024 Edition
The civil war continues. Around 2000 BCE, the southern kingdom was rising quickly. But the north was not out of the fight. Not by a long shot. King Intef II…
Intef the Great (First Intermediate Period 05), 2024 Edition
Part 1: Intef the Great (c.2050—2000 BCE). The reign of Intef II, ruler of Waset (Thebes) shows a sudden surge in expansion and conflict. Seeking absolute power over the south,…
Self-Made King (First Intermediate Period 04), 2024 Edition
The first phase is over, and the war is heating up. Around 2055 BCE (approximately), a lord of Waset/Thebes/Luxor named Intef I promotes himself far above the established norms. Sending…
Apophis Strikes (First Intermediate Period 03), 2024 Edition
Around 2060 BCE, the Overlord Ankhtyfy was riding high. Then, a crisis hit southern Egypt. Drought, food shortages, and famine swept through the region. From sites like Elephantine, Edfu, and…
Operations of the Overlord (First Intermediate Period 02), 2024 Edition
The rise of Ankhtyfy. In southern Egypt, a "Great Overlord" named Ankh-tyfy began to expand his power. From his home base at Nekhen (Hierakonpolis), he annexed neighbouring territories. He did…
Nile Divided (First Intermediate Period 01), 2024 Edition
By 2100 BCE, Egypt’s royal house was in trouble. A line of kings, known as the pr-Hty (“House of Khety”) claimed authority over the whole Nile Valley. But archaeological and…
Old Kingdom Warfare, 2024 Edition
Before the Fall (c.2600—2200 BCE). Early Egyptians were fierce and active warriors. Our evidence for the Old Kingdom “army,” however, is scattered and fragmentary. Sifting through the pieces, however, we…
