Alexander the Great’s conquest of Egypt marked a pivotal moment in world history, leading to his coronation as pharaoh. In 332 BC, after a relatively bloodless victory over the Persian ruler Darius III, Alexander entered the Egyptian city of Memphis as a liberator. The…
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Howard Carter’s discovery of the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen is one of the most famous archaeological findings in history. The story begins in 1922 when Carter, an experienced archaeologist, and his team were excavating the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt.…
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On October 6, 1973, Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel during one of the holiest days of the Jewish people. The Yom Kippur War marked a significant turn in the history of the Middle East and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Their goal…
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