The History of Egypt Podcast

Dominic Perry

Ancient Egypt, from Creation to Cleopatra. This podcast tells the story of pharaonic Egypt "in their own words." Using archaeology, ancient texts, and up-to-date scholarship, we uncover the world of the Nile Valley and its people. Hosted on the Airwave Media Network.

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The History of Egypt Podcast

Episodes (407)

Monday 229: The First Egyptologist? Khaemwaset & the Apis Bulls
Mon Mar 2nd 228: Three Funerals & a Sed Festival
Feb 16th 227: The One Where Iset Poisons Ra

The History of Egypt Podcast

Mar 9, 2026
24¼ minutes
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In 1263 BCE, priests announced the death of the APIS BULL. Sacred to Ptah, the bull dwelled in the temple at Men-nefer (Memphis). Now, in year 30 of Ramesses II, the King's son KHA-EM-WASET would lead the funerary processions. Shortly after, the prince inaugurated the first phase of a now famous monument. The Lesser Vaults of the SERAPEUM begin to take shape. The prince also starts a project for which he is renowned: the preservation and restoration of old monuments. These acts have earned him the moniker "the first Egyptologist." Logo: Statue of Khaemwaset from Asyut, now...

The History of Egypt Podcast

229: The First Egyptologist? Khaemwaset & the Apis Bulls

Dominic Perry

00:00 -24:18