By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer When you think of Egypt, you probably think of the Great Pyramids and Cairo. However, there is more to the Ancient Egyptian archaeological sites than the pyramids in Cairo. One of these places is Luxor, which is a smaller city in southern Egypt. But after the revolution in Egypt … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Arab World is a region that traces its origins to hundreds if not, thousands of years ago. The ancient history that is present in the Arab World makes it a fascinating area to study, and one where the field of archaeology is also used to … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer The Great Pyramids of Giza have been a source of wonder for many people. Between the pyramids themselves and all of the artifacts found inside, archaeologists and any Ancient Egyptian history buffs can have a field day. There is so much interesting history from the pyramids, enough to write … Continued
By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Egyptian Arabic is one of the most well known dialects of Arabic around the world, as many Arab films and music are made in this dialect. However, before the introduction of Arabic to Egypt, the Egyptians spoke Coptic, a descendent of the languages of Ancient Egypt. These … Continued
By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Ancient Egyptians? The Great Pyramids of Giza? Sphinx? Tombs? Well, there are also other hidden treasures that you may not have known about. The Ancient Egyptians were brilliant innovators and great builders. From measuring time … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer With ancient Egyptian artifacts located all around the world, it has become increasingly difficult for scholars to gain access to all the materials they need for research. With this in mind, in 2000, Harvard started the Giza Project: mapping relevant archaeological sites on and around the Giza Plateau. Peter … Continued
By: Evan Ploeckelman/Arab America Contributing Writer Recent evidence and research suggest that the ancient Egyptians may have developed the oldest just war theory in the world. While most cultures have developed some type of just war theory, researchers have begun to discover how the developments made by Ancient Egyptians actually provided the framework for Western … Continued
By: Meral Abu-Jaser/Arab America Contributing Writer Over the course of 2 weeks, Egypt has been making news headlines. Once was when the royal parade took place in downtown Cairo and now the discovery of an ancient city. This remarkable finding was announced on April 9th by the famed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass as “the lost golden … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer You have most likely heard of the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Egypt. Famous for their size and history, the Great Pyramids of Egypt attract millions of tourists each year. But did you know that Sudan has more than two hundred pyramids as well? These pyramids are the Meroë … Continued
By Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer It’s a weeknight, 9:57 PM to be precise, and you’re flipping through channels trying to find something to watch. As you scroll past Iron Chef, Law and Order, and the constant stream of South Park, something different catches your eyes. The History Channel is playing Ancient Aliens; intrigued, you … Continued
By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer Egypt may seem a basic country, however, that is not the case as there are many things that can be said and would take years and years to explain. Let’s take you on a journey to the pharaonic era. Thousands of years ago, wheat was a very important element … Continued
By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer In the northeast corner of Egypt is the Delta of the Nile, marking the end of the longest river in the world. Emptying into the Mediterranean, the river drops silt onto the banks of the delta, enriching the soil. The delta comes in at 310 miles wide and 500 … Continued
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