Akhenaten ruled ancient Egypt for 17 years and was thought to have died in the 1330s B.C. He is known for ruling with the religious belief in one God (like many modern day religions) as apposed to worshiping multiple pagan-type Gods as was typical during the ancient world. It is still under debate, but it is thought that his belief in…
Category: Egypt
The Great Sphinx
Egyptologists claim that the Sphinx was built around 2,500 B.C. by the pharaoh Khafre. However, there is very little evidence of this. There were no inscriptions claiming who built the Sphinx, which is very rare in ancient Egypt. They loved to lay claim to their incredible achievements. The only “evidence” that Khafre built the Sphinx is a small statue that was…
