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Queen Tiye : First ever Pharoah’s Queen buried in Royal Graveyard

15Oct

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

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Queen Tiye : First ever Pharoah’s Queen buried in Royal Graveyard

Queen Tiye was the first ever Pharoah Queen to be buried in a royal graveyard. The ancient Egyptians would bury their Pharoah kings in the hidden royal graveyard along with all of their wealth. However, the practice did not start for queens until the reign of Queen Tiye. Queen Tiye was the daughter of Yuya and Thuya who later became the Great Royal Wife of the Egyptian Pharoah Amenhotep III. She is most known due to her grandchild Tutankhamun. Egyptians referred to her as The Elder Lady in their times. Although Queen Tiyes's father was not a member of the royal family, however, he was a wealthy Egyptian landowner. Her mother, on the other hand, was a member of the royal family and a leader of various religious cults at the time. Moreover, Egyptologists suggest that Queen Tiye's f...

Line of Control: Religious division yet with cultural similarities

7Oct

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

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Line of Control: Religious division yet with cultural similarities

Line of Control (LOC) is a border between India and Pakistan. This fence is their post-1971 war ceasefire. Despite having hundreds of differences, we must admit that both nations resemble a lot in various terms. For a major portion of the world, India and Pakistan are two enemy countries in South Asia. Both nuclear powers share more borders than any other countries, as well as differences. Minor or major incidents happen all the time on Line of Control (LOC), Wahgah, Poonch, and other coveted borders. But after the 2020 intervention, ceasefire signed by both countries and after that Kashmir is opened for tourists as well. Both nations have so many political, demographic, and diplomatic differences. But there is more to see in this small picture. If you read both nations in detail,...

Gali Surjan Singh : Secret gem now opened for tourists

5Oct

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

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Gali Surjan Singh : Secret gem now opened for tourists

The most beautiful and colorful street on Androon Lahore is Gali Surjan Singh. The street was restored in 2011 by WLCA. Moreover, You can visit and endure yourself by the richness of the culture. What comes to mind when someone says Lahore? Undoubtedly the rich culture and amazing food. The real Lahore, also known as Androon Lahore is full of mesmerizing buildings and secrets. One of them is Gali Surjan Singh. If you visit "Delhi Gate", after a walk of 5 minutes there is a sign on the right side of the street. Whereas, entering there you can endure the cultural and historical thirst by all means. Gali Surjan Singh was named after Hakim Surjan Singh, the 19th-century physician who lived in the street. Surjan Singh was a known physician in that era and was respected by the people. H...

Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh, the unlucky establishment

5Oct

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

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Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh, the unlucky establishment

In the heart of Lahore, a beautiful building resides Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh. Its architecture is a living example of Sikh culture and wisdom. You may have seen this building in the 2011 movie "Bol". Lahore is the oldest city in the world. It has seen more ups and downs than any other culture. But the beauty of the city is its full of life and colorful approach. The city is full of historical buildings and monuments. Some are preserved, while few are still neglected by the authorities. But each building tells a unique and enlighten story of one's life for sure. One of the story belongs to Haveli Nau Nihal Singh. The Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh is a haveli located in Lahore, Pakistan. Dating from the Sikh era of the mid-19th century, the haveli is considered to be one of the finest...

Eccentric traditions in an Orthodox Jewish Weddings

17Aug

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

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Eccentric traditions in an Orthodox Jewish Weddings

Jews are the ancient yet most traditional community in the world. Their culture is very clear in orthodox Jewish weddings and other rituals. Here are a few amazingly unique trends you need to know about their weddings and nuptials. Weddings are a life-changing event for all couples and families. This tradition is taken very seriously in all corners of the world and cultures. We have seen massive desi weddings that depict royalty and extravagancy people put in their nuptials. But most of you people do not know about cultural yet elegant Jewish weddings. Here are few commonly practiced traditions that are followed in every orthodox Jewish wedding allover the world. First Tradition is celebrating the couple by calling both bride and groom in one place. It is a form of engagement that...