164b: Renovation Station
Horemheb at Karnak (Part 2). Horemheb’s builders raised great monuments at Karnak Temple. They also renovated and moved older structures, to accommodate their work. Add to that some novel chapels…
164: You Must Construct Additional Pylons
Horemheb at Karnak (Part 1).Before his ascent, Horemheb had managed building projects for Tutankhamun. Now, as pharaoh, Horemheb went all out. He invested in one of the largest building sprees…
Interlude: Dark Times, A Karnak Story
Ups and Downs.Karnak had experienced a tumultuous time, in the three decades preceding Horemheb's reign...Date: c.1362 - 1330 BCE.Music interludes: Keith Zizza, Ancient Lyric, and Hathor Systrum.Banner image by Olaf…
163: Nefertiti’s Sister(?)
Mysterious Royals.Queen Mutnodjmet is a curious case. There is speculation that she may be the lost sister of Nefertiti. This hypothesis has kicked around for over 100 years. Why can’t…
162: The Chosen One
Revisionist history in the age of pharaohs.King Horemheb (“Horus in Celebration”) came to power in unusual circumstances. To justify his rule, the new pharaoh set about “retelling” his origins. In…
161: The Coronation of Horus
Horemheb Celebrates His Rule.The Coronation of King Hor-em-heb. A few months after he took power, Egypt's new pharaoh Horemheb ("Horus in Celebration") celebrated his rule. It was a magnificent party...Date:…
160b: The Purge
Following Up. Other victims, and some clarifications. In this brief episode, I describe another individual who suffered desecration. Following Ay's death, members of his family/network fell from grace. Did they…
160: Succession Crisis(?)
Frustrated Plans.King Ay had his own plans for the succession. He promoted his relative, Nakht-Min, to great power and prominence. But when Ay died, Nakhtmin found himself at odds with…
Amarna International (Part II)
People from the sea. In the 14th Century BCE, connections between Egypt and the Mediterranean were strong. But while trade flourished and communication grew, there were also problems. From the…
Amarna International (Part I)
Egypt and its Neighbours.In the 14th Century BCE, travellers criss-crossed the world. Many came to Egypt for diplomacy, trade, and to live. In this episode, we explore three short stories…
