Taharqa Collection

Discover the enigmatic world of Taharqa, the Nubian Pharaoh (c. 690-664 BC), whose rule marked a golden age for Nubia's cultural connections with Ancient Egypt

Taharqa Collection: Shrine of Taharqa, c. 690-664 BC (sandstone)

Shrine of Taharqa, c. 690-664 BC (sandstone)
1216411 Shrine of Taharqa, c.690-664 BC (sandstone) by Egyptian 25th Dynasty (780-656 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Taharqa Collection: Taharqa in front of the falcon Hemen, Ancient Egyptian, 7th century BC

Taharqa in front of the falcon Hemen, Ancient Egyptian, 7th century BC. The 25th Dynasty Pharaoh Taharqa ruled Egypt from 690 until 664 BC. Hemen was a falcon-god in Ancient Egyptian mythology

Taharqa Collection: One of the Columns of King Taharqa, Karnak, Egypt, 20th Century

One of the Columns of King Taharqa, Karnak, Egypt, 20th Century. Taharqa was an Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh of the Nubian or 25th Dynasty. His rule lasted from 690 to 664 BC

Taharqa, Pharaoh
TAHARQA, PHARAOH (25th dynasty) initiated extensive building projects in both Egypt and Nubia

Taharqa Collection: Taharqas shrine is part of a temple built at Kawa in about BC 680. It was built

Taharqas shrine is part of a temple built at Kawa in about BC 680. It was built on the orders of Taharqa, who was Pharaoh from 690 - 664 BC

Taharqa Collection: Head of Taharka, from Thebes

Head of Taharka, from Thebes
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXV. Head of Taharka. From Thebes

Taharqa Collection: Head of King Taharka from Thebes

Head of King Taharka from Thebes
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXV. Head of King Taharka. From Thebes

Taharqa Collection: The royal cemetery of Nuri

The royal cemetery of Nuri, burial place of King Taharqa, ancient ruler of the Kingdom of Kush, Karima, Sudan, Africa

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Discover the enigmatic world of Taharqa, the Nubian Pharaoh (c. 690-664 BC), whose rule marked a golden age for Nubia's cultural connections with Ancient Egypt. Witness the grandeur of his sandstone shrine at Kawa, built around 680 BC, showcasing intricate carvings and hieroglyphics. Marvel at the black granite statue in the British Museum, depicting him in regal attire and offering a sacred scepter to the falcon god Hemen. Explore the columns at Karnak, a testament to his power and influence in Egypt. Delve deeper into his legacy through the head discovered at Thebes, and the royal cemetery of Nuri, where over 170 pyramids, including a camel skull, stand as silent sentinels to his reign. Unravel the mysteries of this complex and fascinating king, whose rule bridged the gap between the Old and Middle Kingdoms of Egypt and Nubia.