Shackles Found in Egyptian Gold Mine Reveal the Human Toll of Ancient Wealth
The artifacts reveal the harsh working conditions in ancient Egyptian gold mines under the rule of the Ptolemaic dynasty.
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Ancient Greek and Egyptian Artifacts Found in Megiddo Support Account of Biblical Battle
Archaeologists have uncovered ancient Greek and Egyptian artifacts in Megiddo, supporting biblical accounts of a historic ...
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New Discovery in Egypt Unveils Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman Graves and Artifacts
An ancient military tomb and graves from the Egyptian, Greek, and Roman periods have been discovered at Tell Ruwad Iskandar, ...
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Archaeologists Reconstruct the Scents of Ancient Mummification
A new study underscores the ubiquity of pleasant smells attached to commonly displayed objects, like sarcophagi and wrappings used in mummified remains.
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What Ancient Treasures Does the Grand Egyptian Museum Hold? Here’s a Sneak Peek
The Grand Egyptian Museum is filled with archaeological treasures, here's our pick of some of the best historical marvels.
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3 Astonishing Artifacts Found Inside the Newly Unearthed Pharaoh’s Tomb
These precious artifacts included a bust of the King ... hotly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, which opened last fall. So did the discovery of Thutmose II’s resting place lead ...
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Archaeologists Discover Tomb of Unknown Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh
The king's mummy and sarcophagus are missing from the royal tomb, which is the second of its kind unearthed this year ...
La. Art and Science Museum hosting event to educate people about ancient Egypt
The Louisiana Art and Science Museum also has a year long exhibition underway called “Discoveries on the Nile: Exploring King ...
The Secrets of an Ancient Death Ritual May Be Hidden in the Tomb of King Tut
The discovery of artifacts near the sarcophagus of Tutankhamun may be the oldest known evidence of a ritual known as the ...
Investigating the psychedelic blue lotus of Egypt, where ancient magic meets modern science
As he did more research, he learned of the Egyptian blue lotus’s prominence through classes and ancient artifacts kept at ...
Why reading is a form of therapy
Reading offers a break from work and caring for other people and it can also be a way to gain personal insights.
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Egyptian ‘mummies’ smell surprisingly good—here’s why
“Many people have sniffed mummies, of course,” says Matija Strlič, a professor of analytical chemistry at the University of Ljubljana and a professor of heritage science at University College London.