#egyptology

• Ahmes — The name of an Egyptian scribe from the Second Intermediate Period (around 1650 BC), historically recognized as the first mathematician in the world whose name has been documented. He copied and compiled the famous Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, a unique structural collection of ancient Egyptian mathematical and geometric problems including fractions, simple linear equations, and area calculations.
• Amenemhat — The name borne by four Egyptian pharaohs of the Twelfth Dynasty during the Middle Kingdom, a golden age of ancient Egyptian culture and stability. The name originates from the ancient Egyptian language and translates to 'Amun is at the forefront' or 'Amun is foremost', reflecting the rise of the Theban god Amun to the status of supreme state deity.
• Amenhotep — The name borne by four Egyptian pharaohs of the Eighteenth Dynasty during the New Kingdom period, marked by maximum imperial expansion. The name means 'Amun is pleased' or 'Amun is at peace' in the ancient Egyptian language, illustrating the close tie between Egyptian royalty and the powerful priesthood of the Karnak temple.