Mysteries
The Egyptian civilisation has captured the imagination of many people in different times and from different philosophical viewpoints and some failry incredible claims have been made regarding their origins and the extent of their knowledge. Please Email Ancient Egypt Online if you have any theories that you would like us to investigate.
Did the Ancient Egyptians understand electricity?
Some writers have suggested that a carving in the temple of Hathor at Denderah depicts an ancient light bulb. They suggest that this proves that the Ancient Egyptians had an understanding of electricity.
Who was the pharaoh of the Exodus?
One of the most famous, and contentious, stories about Ancient Egypt is that of the Exodus of the Jewish people. The Bible story is rejected in its entirety by some commentators, while others try to interpret Ancient Egyptian history to fit the biblical tale.
Curse of Tutankhamun's tomb
Since the death of Earl Carnarvon, there have been persistent stories about the Curse of Tutankhamun´s tomb. The legend has been the basis of at least one movie and numerous books.
