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    Aswan Governerate in Egypt

    Aswan was known as ‘Sonu’ in ancient Egyptian times, meaning market, as it was a trading centre for caravans coming to and from Nubia. In the Ptolemaic era, it was called ‘Sin’ and the Nubians called it ‘Yaba Swan’. It was also known as the Land of Gold because it served as a great treasure or tomb for the kings of Nubia who lived there for thousands of years. Before the migration, Aswan's borders extended from Asna in the east to the border of Sudan in the south, and its inhabitants were Nubians, but after the Islamic conquest of Nubia, some Arab tribes settled there.

  • Things to Do in Luxor

    About Luxor Governorate in Egypt

    The South Upper Egyptian area is home to the Egyptian governorate of Luxor. Its capital is Luxor, which was formerly Thebes, the capital of Egypt throughout multiple pharaonic eras. Its centers and cities are spread over both sides of the Nile River. The said governorate was established by Presidential Decree No. 378 of 2009, which was promulgated on the 9th of December of that year.

  • kafr El Sheikh Governorate | kafr El Sheikh Governorate History

    History of kafr El Sheikh Governorate

    Kafr El Sheikh Governorate, located in the far north of Egypt in the Nile Delta, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, is characterised by the diversity of natural life and environments, and is one of the Egyptian cities that can be visited after the end of the first semester exams at universities and schools, as it features many diverse tourist and recreational places at symbolic prices within everyone's reach.

  • Egypt's New Administrative Capital City

    Egypt's New Administrative Capital

    The New Administrative Capital is considered the project of the era because it reflects a perfect image of the future and progress on the economic, cultural, social and civilisational level, as the capital is considered the new capital of Egypt at the present time. The importance of the New Capital is that it is a comprehensive transformation of the future of buildings, services and national and mega projects in Egypt.

  • Historical Importance of Al Gharbia

    Al Gharbia Governorate

    The Governorate of Gharbia is inclusive in the geographical area of The Arab Republic of Egypt which is in the African continent, more specifically in the region surrounding the Nile delta, between Damietta and Rashid governance. To the control of the region from the north is Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate, from the south Menoufia Governorate, from the east – Dakahlia, Qalyubia Governorates, and to the west is the Beheira Governorate.

  • Marsa Alam City

    Hamata Islands (Qulaan Archipelago) in Marsa Alam

    Each reserve has several sectors. In Wadi El Gemal Reserve, there is one of the natural areas called the Hamata area or Hamata sector in Wadi El Gemal Reserve. Its sectors are the perfect and most ecological, land and water, and host countless animals and plants found in the oceans and on the land.

Pyramid of Huni and Snefru

Information about The Kings of the Second Dynasty and Their Secrets

  • 05 16, 2023

Tales and secrets revealed by the ancient Egyptian through his great civilization that reaches thousands of years, and still dazzles the world until now, every now and then one of the mysteries of that history extending over many centuries is solved, some of which were recorded on the walls of the temples in the time of ancient Egyptian writing, and others have not yet been recorded, but are revealed by archaeological treasures that come out of the ground. If you are interested in exploring Egypt’s rich history, you can consider Egypt Travel Packages and Egypt Day Tours to visit these remarkable sites.

Our story today is with the kings of the Second Dynasty, as the first of those who ruled this dynasty was King “Hetep Sakhmoy,” and a kneeling granite statue of him was found with the names of three kings written on his shoulder. During his reign, an earthquake occurred in the area of Tel Basta, causing many casualties. It is possible that this earthquake occurred due to the proximity of the place to the volcanic area of Abu Zaabal. Those interested in ancient Egyptian history can explore Egypt Shore Excursions to visit historical locations such as Saqqara and Tel Basta.

He was succeeded by King Neb-Ra (Kakao), and it seems that he was buried in Saqqara, as seals were found for him indicating this. The Egyptian historian “Maniton” mentioned that this “Kakao” had called for the worship of the calf “Apis” in Manaf and the calf “Manfis” in Ain Shams, and the worship of the ram in Mendes. This king was succeeded on the throne of Egypt by the pharaoh “Netter-en,” and a few relics of this pharaoh were found, including a vessel of King “Nab-ra” that “Netter-en” took for himself for his daily washing. In 1938, the Department of Antiquities found an underground tomb in Saqqara dating back to the Second Dynasty, in which some pots with seals stamped with the name of this king were found. His name was also mentioned on the Balram stone, and we conclude from the inscriptions that he ruled for more than 35 years without a doubt. Maniton mentioned that this pharaoh ordered that the king could be succeeded by a female, a custom that may have been restored. Egypt Travel Packages can offer tours that explore these fascinating archaeological sites.

During the reign of his successor “Bar-Ib-Sen,” a great coup occurred as he returned the king's capital back to “Araba” and changed his name from Hori, the oldest title of the pharaoh, to the name of the god “Set.” This incident is unique in Egyptian history. The last ruler of this dynasty was King “Kha-Sakhmoy,” and only some seals remained from his relics, by which we could know his religious policy, according to Dr. Salim Hassan in the Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt. The meaning of his name is “the two powerful ones,” symbolizing the god “Hor” and the god “Set,” representing the double crown of Egypt. Pharaoh “Bar-Eb-Sen” had changed his Horian name to “Set,” but Pharaoh “Kha-Sakhmoy” returned to the Horian policy without abandoning the policy of “Set.

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Luxor governorate is one of the most archaeological places, as it contains a large number of temples built by the Pharaohs. The Luxor governorate is the most famous place in the world where there are monuments, not only in Egypt. From time to time, archaeologists discover tombs buried underground, and the Luxor area is a meeting point for civilizations.

King Huni, also known as Horus Huni, was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the Third Dynasty of Egypt, around 2630–2610 BC. While his reign is relatively obscure and historical records from this period are limited, there are a few notable aspects associated with King Huni:

Pyramid Builder: King Huni is traditionally credited with initiating the construction of pyramids as royal tombs in Egypt. His reign marked the transition from mastaba tombs (flat-roofed rectangular structures) to the development of pyramid complexes. Although his pyramids are relatively modest compared to those of later Pharaohs, they represent an important step in the evolution of pyramid architecture.

Hieroglyphic Inscriptions: Hieroglyphic inscriptions associated with King Huni's reign have been discovered, providing evidence of the early use of hieroglyphs for recording historical and administrative information. These inscriptions offer insights into the development of Egyptian writing during this period.

Dynastic Transition: King Huni's reign is considered part of the Third Dynasty, which marked the beginning of the Old Kingdom period in ancient Egypt. His rule followed the earlier Dynasties 1 and 2, and it is believed to have been a time of political consolidation as the Pharaonic state continued to evolve.

Mastaba Tombs: While King Huni is associated with the transition to pyramid construction, his predecessors in the early Dynastic Period still used mastabas for burials. The use of mastaba tombs continued alongside the development of pyramids.

Historical Uncertainty: The historical records from King Huni's reign are limited, and details about his accomplishments and reign remain somewhat uncertain. Some scholars even suggest that he might have ruled concurrently with another pharaoh named Sneferka, further complicating our understanding of this period.

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