The house of life (Per Ânkh) refers, in ancient Egypt, to both an institution and a place of school education. In ancient Egypt, there were two distinct places of instruction where the offspring of the elites, officials and clergy could go to receive an education adapted to their social rank.

In ancient Egyptian religion, the "House of Life" (Per Ankh in Egyptian) was a term used to refer to various institutions associated with knowledge, education, and the preservation of sacred texts and wisdom.

Aug 9, 2023 · By combining the functions of a repository of knowledge, a centre for the copying and distribution of texts, and the role of maintaining the life of the gods and kings, the House of Life was an important establishment in ancient Egypt.

In ancient Egyptian writings and architecture, the House of Life is an institution aligned with kingship, preserving and creating knowledge in written and pictorial form.

Feb 14, 2021 · Per-Ankh were learning centers attached to the temples of ancient Egypt where, under the leadership of god Djehuti, knowledge was considered organic and sacred. The hieroglyph for per-Ankh (an open square over the ankh “key of life” symbol) spells out its meaning as “House of Life.”

Apr 6, 2025 · New archaeological discoveries at the renowned Ramesseum Temple in Luxor, Egypt, have unveiled a remarkable new understanding of this ancient religious center, including the unprecedented...

The House of Life was an educational center. It was the place in each ancient Egyptian town of size where the rich sent their children to learn a top profession.

Apr 4, 2025 · A joint team of French and Egyptian archaeologists has uncovered a series of ancient tombs, storage rooms, and a rare educational structure known as the “House of Life” during excavations at the Ramseum Temple on Luxor’s west bank in Egypt.

New finds a Ramesses II’s memorial temple show it was used for centuries. Among them is a “House of Life,” an Egyptian religious center for education.

The intention of the House of Life is to bring back the glory and the respect for Abydos as the Holy City of ancient Egypt. Not only because of the great archeological value of Abydos but also because of the spiritual knowledge and the great spiritual value Abydos has for so many people all over the world.