THE STRUCTURE OF IMMORTALITY

The Pharaohs fantasy

IAN KIRKE

The Great Pyramid of Giza – the only remaining Great Wonder of the World – has captivated me ever since I can remember. At school, I devoured every reference book chronicling the unique chapters of the exquisite and enchanting Egyptian civilization. Spanning nearly thirty centuries, its history encompassed four dynasties: Early, the Old Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom and the New Kingdom. Its demise came in the 12th century B.C. caused by – as many historians will cite – drought, famine, economic collapse, and occupation. Many outsiders had significant influence upon Egyptian society, with Alexander the Great representing one of the most powerful agents of change. A Pharaoh. A God on Earth, and, like all contemporaries, destined – so they believed – to be immortal in the afterlife. This mesmerizing and…

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FHM Sweden (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 2023

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