"the first egyptologist" (very pop term, but still) was an ancient egyptian prince (Prince Khaemweset) researching what to him was ancient egypt's history.
March 13, 2025 at 6:32 AM
"the first egyptologist" (very pop term, but still) was an ancient egyptian prince (Prince Khaemweset) researching what to him was ancient egypt's history.
🌞 So, we can thank Khaemweset for restoring the most iconic ancient Egyptian site today!
➡️ For more on Khaemweset, see here: www.worldhistory.org/Khaemweset/
➡️ For more on Khaemweset, see here: www.worldhistory.org/Khaemweset/
Khaemweset
Khaemweset (also given as Khaemwaset, Khaemwise, Khaemuas, Setem Khaemwaset, c. 1281-c.1225 BCE) was the fourth son of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BCE) and his queen Isetnefret. He is the best known of Ram...
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April 8, 2026 at 1:19 AM
🌞 So, we can thank Khaemweset for restoring the most iconic ancient Egyptian site today!
➡️ For more on Khaemweset, see here: www.worldhistory.org/Khaemweset/
➡️ For more on Khaemweset, see here: www.worldhistory.org/Khaemweset/
Along these lines, the person called “the first Egyptologist” was Prince Khaemweset, who lived in the 1200s BCE.
He led the restoration of earlier pyramids and other monuments that were, at that point, already 1200-1400 years old.
He led the restoration of earlier pyramids and other monuments that were, at that point, already 1200-1400 years old.
May 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Along these lines, the person called “the first Egyptologist” was Prince Khaemweset, who lived in the 1200s BCE.
He led the restoration of earlier pyramids and other monuments that were, at that point, already 1200-1400 years old.
He led the restoration of earlier pyramids and other monuments that were, at that point, already 1200-1400 years old.
Meryapi has clearly been inside Unas's pyramid -- which makes sense, the Old Kingdom pyramid was a VERY popular New Kingdom-era tourist destination, and her uncle Khaemweset was a well-known renovator of sites who may also have stolen grave goods to fund the Ramesside era for his dad Ramesses II.
December 14, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Meryapi has clearly been inside Unas's pyramid -- which makes sense, the Old Kingdom pyramid was a VERY popular New Kingdom-era tourist destination, and her uncle Khaemweset was a well-known renovator of sites who may also have stolen grave goods to fund the Ramesside era for his dad Ramesses II.
🌞 Khaemweset was a high priest of Ptah, the creator god of Memphis, giving him access to the temple libraries of Egypt and some 1,800 years of ancient Egyptian history. Through this reading, Khaemweset was inspired to study and restore the monuments of the Old Kingdom.
April 8, 2026 at 1:18 AM
🌞 Khaemweset was a high priest of Ptah, the creator god of Memphis, giving him access to the temple libraries of Egypt and some 1,800 years of ancient Egyptian history. Through this reading, Khaemweset was inspired to study and restore the monuments of the Old Kingdom.
One of the most impactful stories about history I read as a child was that of Khaemweset, or "Setne Chaemwase" as that version Romanized it. An archaeologist who studied ancient Egypt.
Khaemweset lived 3000 years ago, in *our* ancient Egypt, and studied the 2000+ years preceding his time.
Khaemweset lived 3000 years ago, in *our* ancient Egypt, and studied the 2000+ years preceding his time.
3/3...that archaeology isn't limited to "alien ruins" or "ancient Earth". And it paid off in terms of world building because it not only added depth to the setting, it opened up more narrative pathways by not having a 100% documented and known history, even in space.
Loved it.
Loved it.
December 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
One of the most impactful stories about history I read as a child was that of Khaemweset, or "Setne Chaemwase" as that version Romanized it. An archaeologist who studied ancient Egypt.
Khaemweset lived 3000 years ago, in *our* ancient Egypt, and studied the 2000+ years preceding his time.
Khaemweset lived 3000 years ago, in *our* ancient Egypt, and studied the 2000+ years preceding his time.
🌞 Khaemweset was responsible for the restoration of many Old Kingdom monuments and buildings, but, most notably, he restored the then 1,000-year-old pyramids and temples of Giza, reinvigorating the site and renewing the funerary cults of the old kings.
April 8, 2026 at 1:19 AM
🌞 Khaemweset was responsible for the restoration of many Old Kingdom monuments and buildings, but, most notably, he restored the then 1,000-year-old pyramids and temples of Giza, reinvigorating the site and renewing the funerary cults of the old kings.
It's true! Khaemweset. And he made such an impression on his fellow Egyptians that hundreds of years after his death somebody wrote fan fiction casting him as an Indiana Jones–esque adventurer.
My favorite Ancient Egypt fact is the reason we know who was buried in the Old Kingdom's pyramids is a nerdy son of Ramses the Great in the New Kingdom was worried people would forget who was buried in them, so he made sure they were labeled and signs put up.
February 15, 2025 at 2:09 AM
It's true! Khaemweset. And he made such an impression on his fellow Egyptians that hundreds of years after his death somebody wrote fan fiction casting him as an Indiana Jones–esque adventurer.
A Louvre-ban egyébként vannak a sírjával kapcsolatos tárgyak en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khaemwe...
Khaemweset - Wikipedia
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January 20, 2026 at 2:44 PM
A Louvre-ban egyébként vannak a sírjával kapcsolatos tárgyak en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khaemwe...
Mira, pues una noticia que me alegra el día, oh abuelo del gran Khaemweset
February 7, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Mira, pues una noticia que me alegra el día, oh abuelo del gran Khaemweset
🌞 We often think of archaeology as a practice wherein the modern world studies the ancient world. However, Prince Khaemweset, fourth son of Rameses II, who lived from 1285-1224 BC, was known for his own archaeological efforts, earning himself the name the “Egyptologist Prince”.
April 8, 2026 at 1:18 AM
🌞 We often think of archaeology as a practice wherein the modern world studies the ancient world. However, Prince Khaemweset, fourth son of Rameses II, who lived from 1285-1224 BC, was known for his own archaeological efforts, earning himself the name the “Egyptologist Prince”.
In Hellenistic times, there actually was a popular cycle of stories about the to them ancient figure of Prince Khaemweset, who was a real figure and also a 1000 years later was in Ptolomaic stories where he cursed books he found in a tomb etc.
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Khaemweset - Wikipedia
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April 17, 2026 at 11:02 PM
In Hellenistic times, there actually was a popular cycle of stories about the to them ancient figure of Prince Khaemweset, who was a real figure and also a 1000 years later was in Ptolomaic stories where he cursed books he found in a tomb etc.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khaemwe...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khaemwe...
ancient Egypt had its own study of ancient Egypt
the person widely considered to be the first Egyptologist was Prince Khaemweset, who lived 3200 years ago and was ancient history to Cleopatra, who is in turn ancient to us
the person widely considered to be the first Egyptologist was Prince Khaemweset, who lived 3200 years ago and was ancient history to Cleopatra, who is in turn ancient to us
March 12, 2026 at 12:54 AM
ancient Egypt had its own study of ancient Egypt
the person widely considered to be the first Egyptologist was Prince Khaemweset, who lived 3200 years ago and was ancient history to Cleopatra, who is in turn ancient to us
the person widely considered to be the first Egyptologist was Prince Khaemweset, who lived 3200 years ago and was ancient history to Cleopatra, who is in turn ancient to us
In Egyptian folklore, great heroes are often wise magicians instead of warriors. One of the most prominent was Setne Khamwas. He was based on the historical Prince Khaemweset, who was fascinated by Egypt's history and restored many ancient tombs and temples.
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November 2, 2023 at 2:45 PM
In Egyptian folklore, great heroes are often wise magicians instead of warriors. One of the most prominent was Setne Khamwas. He was based on the historical Prince Khaemweset, who was fascinated by Egypt's history and restored many ancient tombs and temples.
#FolkloreThursday #BookChatWeekly
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(Pedantic voice) Per Wikipedia:
"Khaemweset has been described as 'the first Egyptologist' due to his efforts in identifying and restoring historic buildings, tombs and temples."
As he lived c. 1281 BCE - 1225 BCE archaeologists were definitely a thing back then 🤓
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khaemwe...
"Khaemweset has been described as 'the first Egyptologist' due to his efforts in identifying and restoring historic buildings, tombs and temples."
As he lived c. 1281 BCE - 1225 BCE archaeologists were definitely a thing back then 🤓
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khaemwe...
Khaemweset - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
August 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
(Pedantic voice) Per Wikipedia:
"Khaemweset has been described as 'the first Egyptologist' due to his efforts in identifying and restoring historic buildings, tombs and temples."
As he lived c. 1281 BCE - 1225 BCE archaeologists were definitely a thing back then 🤓
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khaemwe...
"Khaemweset has been described as 'the first Egyptologist' due to his efforts in identifying and restoring historic buildings, tombs and temples."
As he lived c. 1281 BCE - 1225 BCE archaeologists were definitely a thing back then 🤓
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khaemwe...
Image is a photo of a senet set inscribed with the Horus name of Amenhotep III (r. 1391–1353 BCE).
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August 12, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Image is a photo of a senet set inscribed with the Horus name of Amenhotep III (r. 1391–1353 BCE).
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Ancient Egyptian sculptures of Prince Khaemwset
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November 2, 2023 at 2:49 PM
Ancient Egyptian sculptures of Prince Khaemwset
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#HistorysFirstArchaeologist: We got a winner!
#Nabonidus, King of Babylon takes the trophy home.
But #Khaemweset delivered an exciting and close run, in particular in the last quarter. So, who knows, maybe they sooner or later agree on a return match ...
#Nabonidus, King of Babylon takes the trophy home.
But #Khaemweset delivered an exciting and close run, in particular in the last quarter. So, who knows, maybe they sooner or later agree on a return match ...
November 25, 2024 at 1:57 PM
#HistorysFirstArchaeologist: We got a winner!
#Nabonidus, King of Babylon takes the trophy home.
But #Khaemweset delivered an exciting and close run, in particular in the last quarter. So, who knows, maybe they sooner or later agree on a return match ...
#Nabonidus, King of Babylon takes the trophy home.
But #Khaemweset delivered an exciting and close run, in particular in the last quarter. So, who knows, maybe they sooner or later agree on a return match ...
While the archaeological interest of both, #Khaemweset and #Nabonidus, likely rather followed political and religious tracks, they're both attributed with a certain historical curiosity - and both have been named "#HistorysFirstArchaeologist".
So, choose your player. 😉
So, choose your player. 😉
November 25, 2024 at 1:49 PM
While the archaeological interest of both, #Khaemweset and #Nabonidus, likely rather followed political and religious tracks, they're both attributed with a certain historical curiosity - and both have been named "#HistorysFirstArchaeologist".
So, choose your player. 😉
So, choose your player. 😉
Crown Prince #Khaemweset seems to have been a bit of a 'cleaner' following his father's (Ramesses II) building projects (using older monuments as quarries), restoring the funerary cults of earlier kings, leaving a number of restoration texts ...
November 25, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Crown Prince #Khaemweset seems to have been a bit of a 'cleaner' following his father's (Ramesses II) building projects (using older monuments as quarries), restoring the funerary cults of earlier kings, leaving a number of restoration texts ...
Is it #Khaemweset, the ancient Egyptian crown prince (1281-1225 BC) who uncovered and restored ancient monuments of past rulers and renewed their funerary cults?
https://x.com/jens2go/status/1484958313825591299?s=20&t=NjcV_3axrTZNAbwaEBzRuQ
https://x.com/jens2go/status/1484958313825591299?s=20&t=NjcV_3axrTZNAbwaEBzRuQ
November 25, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Is it #Khaemweset, the ancient Egyptian crown prince (1281-1225 BC) who uncovered and restored ancient monuments of past rulers and renewed their funerary cults?
https://x.com/jens2go/status/1484958313825591299?s=20&t=NjcV_3axrTZNAbwaEBzRuQ
https://x.com/jens2go/status/1484958313825591299?s=20&t=NjcV_3axrTZNAbwaEBzRuQ