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The Treaty of Kadesh, regarded as a turning point in the history of diplomacy and international relations, is the earliest known written peace treaty to have survived from antiquity. It was signed in the 13th century BCE between the Hittite Empire and the New Kingdom of Egypt, two major powers of the era whose prolonged military and political rivalries culminated in the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BCE. This conflict resulted in significant losses for both sides. Ongoing internal unrest and border t

Egyptian Pyramids are monumental burial structures of ancient Egyptian civilization, constructed primarily during the Old Kingdom period (2686–2181 BCE) as sacred edifices prepared for pharaohs after death to ensure their passage to the afterlife. These structures evolved from earlier step-like tombs known as mastabas, progressing through stepped pyramids to the final form of smooth-sided geometric pyramids. One of the earliest and most complete examples is the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, built by

Mehmet Âkif Ersoy (20 December 1873–27 December 1936) was a poet, writer, and intellectual who lived during the final years of the Ottoman Empire and the founding years of the Republic of Türkiye. He is known for his activities during the National Struggle, his service as a deputy for Burdur in the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (1920–1923), and for being the author of the İstiklâl Marşı, the national anthem of Türkiye. Early Life and Family Two main claims appear in different sources regard

Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit (2025) is an international peace meeting held on 13 October 2025 in Sharm el-Sheikh Egypt. The summit was convened to end over two years of hostilities in the Gaza Strip, solidify the existing ceasefire, resume humanitarian aid, and establish international cooperation for the region’s reconstruction. The summit was co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and United States President Donald Trump. More than 20 national leaders attended the summit. As a re

The Library of Alexandria was a research and writing institution founded in the 3rd century BCE in the city of Alexandria, Egypt, by the Ptolemaic Dynasty. Regarded as one of the largest and most influential centers of knowledge in the ancient world, it developed in parallel with the rise of Alexandria—established by Alexander the Great—in the Hellenistic realm. More than a mere repository of books, the library formed part of a scientific and intellectual complex called the Museion. It was const

Khedive Palace is a historical structure located on the Çubuklu ridges overlooking the Bosphorus in the Beykoz district of Istanbul, Türkiye. It was commissioned in 1907 by Abbas Hilmi Pasha, the last khedive of Egypt under the Ottoman Empire, from the Italian architect Delfo Seminati. The palace reflects the European-influenced architectural sensibilities of its time and is one of the examples of Art Nouveau style in Istanbul. Khedive Palace (Türkiye Culture Portal) " image-element-format="righ

Heat was the primordial state. There was no sound, no form—only a scorching, suffocating, heavy nothingness. But even this nothingness could not endure eternally. Deep within the depths, in the waters of Nun, a tremor began. The water pierced the silence. Time, curled inward, suddenly straightened, and the Universe opened its eyes with Ra’s first breath. Ra was the first light rising toward the sky. Light split the darkness. From the waves emerged a lotus flower, and from it was born the sun god

Lapis lazuli is a semi-precious stone composed primarily of metamorphic rocks. It consists mainly of the mineral lazurite and may also contain pyrite, calcite, and diopside among other minerals. Its distinctive deep blue color is due to lazurite, a silicate mineral chemically composed of sodium, aluminum, silicon, and sulfur. Throughout history, lapis lazuli has been used in numerous fields including jewelry, decorative objects, sculpture, and pigment production. It has held enduring significanc

President Erdoğan’s Visit to Egypt (2026) is an official visit by the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, to Cairo at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on 4 February 2026. Purpose and Scope of the Visit The President of the Republic of Türkiye’s Communication Directorate, Burhanettin Duran, announced that President Erdoğan would visit Saudi Arabia on 3 February 2026 and Egypt on 4 February 2026. Duran stated that Erdoğan would travel to Cairo at th

Dr. Zahi Hawass (b. 1947, Abeedya, near Damietta, Egypt) is one of the most renowned and prolific figures in modern Egyptology. He is known for his work as an archaeologist, antiquities administrator, author, and public cultural ambassador through education, fieldwork, institutional reforms, publishing, media engagement, and campaigns for the repatriation of cultural heritage. Early Life, Education, and Professional Beginnings (1947–1990) Zahi Hawass was born in 1947 in the small village of Abee