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    Best Things to Do in Nile River

    The Nile’s tourism potential is excessive; from southern Egypt and all the way to the northern regions, The Nile River makes some of the most pleasant tourist places in Cairo on the Nile, for Egyptian dwellers and even the visitors, who traveled to Egypt for the pleasures of the country and people.

  • The Monastery of El Suryan

    The Monastery of El Suryan | Deir Al-Surian Cairo Attractions

    The Monastery of the Virgin Mary the Syrian is considered one of the oldest monasteries in the history of the church, dating back to approximately the fifth century AD, as various sources indicate. The old fortress is located to the right of the entrance to the monastery, although it has been restored.

  • 10 Most Popular Egyptian Dishes

    Traditional Egyptian food

    Each Arab country has its own character, and Egypt is one of the most famous countries for food. Egyptians are known for their love of food, so they excelled in making dishes and inventing new things. The most famous Egyptian dishes are falafel, koshari, stuffed vegetables of all kinds, and molokhia.

  • Dolphin House Reef

    Dolphin House Marsa Allam

    Wadi El Gemal Nature Reserve in Marsa Alam is taking several measures to preserve the lives of Red Sea dolphins, which are a national treasure and a source of attraction and tourist income for diving and snorkeling, and to generate financial income for the state by collecting visit fees.

  • Tanis The Ancient City of Egypt

    Tanis: The Lost City of the Pharaohs

    In the northeast of the Nile Delta in the Sharqia Governorate, about 150 km from Cairo, lies the city of “Tanis”, which is currently known as the city of “San El-Hagar”, that historical city or unknown capital that was founded on the banks of the Nile thousands of years ago, and was also known as “Ga’net” and “Sa’an”.

  • Tel Basta museum - Egypt

    Tell Basta Museum in Al-Sharqiyah

    An ancient site called Tell Basta is located outside of Zagazig in the Sharqia Governorate. It was one of the ancient Egyptian capitals and a significant place of worship. In the Old Kingdom, it served as the capital of the 18th province. During the 22nd Dynasty, it was the capital of every province. In the past, it was referred to as "Per-Bastet" in honour of "Bastet," the god of comfort, joy, and happiness. Later, "Tell Basta" was used instead.

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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