Tag: Middle Kingdom
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Byblos and its Relationship with Egypt
Written by Alex Smith. Byblos greatest influence today is its role in the invention of the Phoenician alphabet. This city, located in modern-day Lebanon, had an important relationship with Ancient Egypt.
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The Second Cataract Fortresses
Written by Alex Smith. The fortress system of Nubia is often overshadowed by the pyramids when discussing Ancient Egyptian architecture. Key for regulating trade and its role in offensive policy, Alex Smith revisits this complex system in the south of Egypt.