by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Pharaohs & Queens
Meritamen was an ancient Egyptian princess, a daughter of Pharaoh Ramses II and Queen Nefertari during Egypt’s 19th Dynasty. Her name means Beloved of Amun. Some inscriptions give her the additional titles King’s Great Wife and Singer of Amun, suggesting...
by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Pharaohs & Queens
Salah El-Din Castle is a 12th-century fortress on Pharaoh’s Island in the Gulf of Aqaba, near Taba in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, reachable by boat from Taba Marina. Built first by the Crusaders and later fortified by Sultan Salah El-Din, it guarded trade...
by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Pharaohs & Queens
The Tomb of Ramses VI (KV9) is a New Kingdom royal tomb in Luxor’s Valley of the Kings, originally built for Ramses V and later expanded by Ramses VI of the 20th Dynasty. It extends more than 100 meters into the mountain and is known for its well-preserved...
by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Pharaohs & Queens
Discovering the Tomb of Nefertari: A Timeless Masterpiece of Ancient Egypt The Tomb of Nefertari is one of the most captivating wonders of ancient Egypt, located in the Valley of the Queens near Luxor. This breathtaking burial site was built for Queen Nefertari, the...
by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Pharaohs & Queens
Discover the Timeless Beauty of the Valley of the Queens In the golden sands of Luxor’s west bank lies one of ancient Egypt’s most captivating treasures — the Valley of the Queens. This magnificent necropolis was the final resting place for royal wives and children of...
by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Pharaohs & Queens
Discover the Timeless Beauty of the Temple of Hatshepsut Nestled under the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor City, the Temple of Hatshepsut stands as one of ancient Egypt’s most spectacular architectural wonders. This mortuary temple...
