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Shepseskaf

Introduction Ultimately, we know very little with any certainty about the last king of Egypt’s  4th Dynasty. His birth name was Shepseskaf, meaning “His Soul is Noble”, and like everything else about him, seems out of place. Most kings’ of … Continue reading

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The Kings (Pharaohs) of Ancient Egypt

The title of “Pharaoh” actually comes to us from the Greek language and its use in the Old Testament. It originates in the Egyptian Per-aa, meaning “Great House”, a designation of the palace, which first came to be used as … Continue reading

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