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Khaba

We know very little about the King, who probably occupied the throne of Egypt near the end of the 3rd Dynasty, named Khaba, who’s name means “The Soul Appears”. His nswt-bity and nbty names are unknown. It has been suggested … Continue reading

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Hetepsekhemwy (Hotepsekhemwy)

Perhaps because it does not have the prestige of the 1st Dynasty, or the great monuments built during the 3rd Dynasty, Egypt’s 2nd Dynasty seems almost an interlude. It is doubtful that Egyptologists have put the effort into this era … 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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