photo and text © Jesús Montero
EGYPT: THE CHARIOTS OF THE NEW AGE…
Finally, the good Maat has been restored in Egypt. Not by the ruler, like in old ancient Egypt but by the good people of Egypt, pyramid builders of this new dawn.
I know I won’t be alone when I say how deeply touched I have been by the peaceful, dignified way in which the Egyptians have faced their Goliath.
I remember talking, a while ago, to professor Michael Hasel of the Southern Adventist University (Collegedale, Tennessee) for a programme I worked on for National Geographic (“ENGINEERING EGYPT”).
One of the questions I put to professor Hasel was, what did the ancient Hyksos have, that the ancient Egyptians lacked.
“Chariots”, he said. Chariots really revolutionized ancient Egypt’s warfare. The Egyptians learned this lesson well in fighting with the Hyksos. Chariots meant speed and maneuverability. Incorporating them into their war strategy, led the ancient Egyptians to future victories and dominance.
Looking back at what’s just happened in present day Egypt, looking at the photographs and information of the 2011 Revolution that I have had access to, uploaded by bloggers like @RamyRaoof on twitter, I come to think that just like the chariots led the ancient Egyptians to victory, the world of the internet with its speed and maneuverability and the world of satellite dishes have been the new weapons that wheeled the Egyptians into victory.
The Egyptians have taught us many, many lessons in their long, brilliant past but they have now taught us one of the most important lessons there is. Never underestimate the good hearts and great will of the Egyptian people. They have taught the whole world yet another lesson.
photo and text © Jesús Montero
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