182b: Destruction in Amurru
Amurru (Part 4).Reconquista. The land of Amurru, and its leaders, have been a noteworthy part of the story in recent decades. Since the reigns of Amunhotep III and Akhenaten, the…
182: The Battle for Kadesh
Sety I (Part 4).Catching Up with the Kadeshians. Around 1300 BCE (chronology uncertain), Sety led another campaign into the north. This time, the pharaoh of Egypt marched into Canaan, Lebanon,…
181: Akh-en-Amun (Effective for Amun)
Sety I (Part 3).The Great Hypostyle Hall of Karnak. In 1302 BCE (approximately) the pharaoh of Egypt Men-Ma’at-Ra Sety I commissioned a remarkable monument. A hall of columns, near the…
180: Eager to Fight
Sety I (Part 2).Sety I (Part 2): The First Campaign of Victory. In1302 BCE, the pharaoh Men-Ma'at-Ra Sety I led a military expedition to the east. He attacked the Bedouin…
179: Sety’s Renaissance
Sety I (Part 1).A Repeat Appearance. In 1303 BCE, the old king Ramesses is dead after a brief reign. But now, for the first time in decades, a royal son…
Interview: Rise and Rule of the Ramessids
Peter Brand (Parts 1 & 2)When Paramessu became Ramesses I, his ascent marked a "break" in many ways. Then, his son Sety I confirmed that legacy and expanded it magnificently.…
Interview: International Mummy of Mystery with Dr. Peter Lacovara.
Ramesses I and Pharaoh’s Palace.Dr. Peter Lacovara is an experienced archaeologist, museum curator, and specialist in the palaces of Egyptian pharaohs. Since the 1980s Dr. Lacovara has been involved in…
178: From Nile to Niagara
Ramesses I (Part 2).Family, Regime, Remains. In 1304 BCE, King Ramessu (Ramesses I) rules Egypt. The new royal family is an interesting group, and we have a surprisingly detailed idea…
177: Sun Born
Ramesses I (Part 1).From hours 6-12, Ra continues his journey. The great serpent Apep returns, bringing an army of his followers. The sun god deals with those who have died…
174: Horus in Rest
The Death and Legacy of Horemheb.Horemheb prepares for his next journey. The King commissions (or repurposes) a Memorial/Mortuary Temple on the west bank of Waset (Luxor). Then, he faces his…
