Rulers & Royalty
This ruler shocked the nation by committing religious heresy, banning traditional gods to worship a single sun disk called the Aten.
This specific era of Egyptian history was marked by aggressive imperialism and opulent wealth.
This is the single sun disk that Akhenaten forced the nation to worship.
This famous ruler prioritized international diplomacy and trade over aggressive military expansion.
Who was Hatshepsut?
Historians deduced the phenomenal wealth of the state economy by looking at the sheer volume of gold found here.
Akhenaten’s ban on traditional gods was considered this type of religious offense by the nation.
What is heresy?
This pharaoh built monuments so massive they sought to eclipse everything built before him.
Who was Ramesses II?
To create its vast empire, Egypt expanded its borders deep into these two specific geographic regions.
What are the Levant and Nubia?
Instead of relying purely on military conquest, Hatshepsut secured Egypt's influence through this type of global interaction.
What is international diplomacy (and trade)?