Nearly a century ago, archaeologists excavating a cemetery in Upper , dating back to the late 4th millennium B.C., disco…
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Science & Technology
The history of Ancient Egypt has been rewritten: a volcano has altered the timeline of its most powerful era.
A new scientific discovery has rewritten the timeline of Egypt’s early dynasties, pushing the start of the New Kingdom nearly a century later than previously thought. The Eruption of Santorini:…
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Science & Technology
In Egypt, the ruins of a massive military fortress dating back 3,000 years have been discovered.
Some researchers believe that the mysterious ruins found in may be linked to the biblical story of Moses. The discovery was made at the archaeological site of Tell el-Haruba in…
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Science & Technology
Archaeologists have studied a 3,300-year-old whistle belonging to an ancient Egyptian police officer.
A team led by researchers from the University of Cambridge has meticulously examined a 3,300-year-old , which is a drilled cow bone. It was discovered 17 years ago among the…
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Science & Technology
Near the shores of Egypt, the “Cup of Jesus” has been unearthed, featuring an early mention of Christ.
A team of researchers led by French marine archaeologist Franck Goddio has uncovered this unique artifact during excavations of the ancient harbor of Alexandria. The cup, which dates back 2,000…
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Design & Architecture
A discovery a century in the making: the upper part of a magnificent statue of Ramses II has been found in Egypt.
A joint Egyptian-American archaeological mission has uncovered the upper part of a statue of Ramses II near the city of El-Ashmunein, at the site of the ancient city of Hermopolis…
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Researchers have uncovered previously unknown burials during excavations at the Dra Abu el-Naga necropolis on the West Bank of the Luxor River. Experts believe these tombs date back to the…
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A new theory proposed by computer engineer Konstantin Borisov from the United States suggests that the biblical Garden of Eden is not located in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), but rather beneath…
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This small carved dog embodies the ancient Egyptians’ love for domesticated animals. The figure, measuring 18 centimeters in length, was crafted from ivory by an unknown artisan between 1390 and…
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Archaeologists have uncovered several more secrets hidden within the tomb of Tutankhamun.
The discovery of Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s tomb in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings in 1922 was a scientific sensation. Alongside the body of the young ruler, more than 5,000 valuable artifacts…
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Scientists have discovered something in the Egyptian pyramid that shouldn’t have been there.
An astonishing discovery awaited an international team of researchers in Tombos—an archaeological site of Ancient Egypt located near the famous Nile River in northern modern-day Sudan. After the Egyptians conquered…
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According to experts, an unknown artisan crafted an amulet around 3,800 years ago. As reported by the Israel Antiquities Authority, three-year-old Ziv Nitzan discovered the stone while walking along a…
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In the sands of Egypt, scientists have discovered the tomb of a mysterious warrior pharaoh.
According to Professor Joseph Wegner, an Egyptologist at the University of Pennsylvania, who leads the archaeological excavations, tombs of pharaohs are now found extremely rarely. Researchers are unsure which pharaoh…
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Archaeologists have uncovered the lost “Golden City” in Egypt, which is 3,000 years old.
Archaeologists have unearthed the lost “Golden City,” which had been buried beneath the sands for millennia. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the completion of the excavation work,…
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A team of Egyptian and British researchers has discovered a tomb near Luxor that belonged to Pharaoh Thutmose II of the 18th Dynasty, who ruled around 3,500 years ago. The…
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Interesting
Near the recently discovered tomb of the pharaoh, scientists have uncovered another one.
A joint Egyptian-British archaeological mission led by Pearce Litherland from the University of Cambridge recently shared exciting news about a rare discovery. Near Luxor, researchers stumbled upon the tomb of…
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Interesting
A lavishly decorated tomb of a pharaoh’s physician has been discovered in Egypt, dating back 4,100 years.
According to researchers, the tomb discovered in the Saqqara necropolis dates back approximately 4,100 years. It belonged to a court physician named Tetinebefu. Who Was Tetinebefu? From the hieroglyphic inscriptions…
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Researchers from the University of Barcelona (Spain) and the Institute of Ancient Near Eastern Studies (Germany) have uncovered a tomb containing 52 mummies in the ancient Egyptian city of Oxyrhynchus…
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During the latest excavation session in the central part of the country, which has been ongoing for 22 consecutive years, Egyptian and German archaeologists stumbled upon the entrance to a…
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And what a strange concoction it was: what kind of unusual cocktail did the ancient Egyptians drink 2200 years ago?
Researchers from the United States and Italy have conducted a chemical analysis of residues found on the walls of a small ceramic jug, which was used by the inhabitants of…
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Interesting
A luxurious family tomb filled with treasures has been discovered in Egypt, dating back 4,000 years.
The discovery was announced by participants of the Egyptian-American mission dedicated to preserving the monuments of South Asasif, operating under the auspices of Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. In…
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Interesting
A 3,000-year-old sword has been discovered in Egypt, and it is believed to be linked to Ramses II.
Evidence of this can be found in the markings from the time of Egypt’s most powerful king, depicted on an astonishing artifact that is over 3,000 years old (likely around…
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Interesting
The oldest and largest: an observatory from the 6th century BC has been discovered in Egypt.
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery in the Kafr el-Sheikh governorate on social media. The observatory, constructed from clay bricks, was of immense significance to the…
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For a long time, researchers have speculated about the meanings hidden behind the peculiar wax hats worn by the inhabitants of Ancient Egypt. The oldest known burials where archaeologists discovered…
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For decades, archaeologists have been exploring the necropolis of Tel el-Deir, located near the border with Lebanon. Recently, however, researchers stumbled upon unknown tombs and untouched treasures. In 2019, archaeologists…
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The Step Pyramid of Djoser, also known as the Step Pyramid, is considered the oldest of the seven monumental pyramids of Egypt, built around 4,500 years ago. Erected in Saqqara…
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A team of researchers from the University of North Carolina Wilmington has made a groundbreaking discovery. It turns out that an ancient river, long dried up and buried beneath the…
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Finally, a team of archaeologists from the University of Sorbonne in France has announced a sensational discovery. Researchers have identified the true sarcophagus of Ramses II, also known as Ramses…
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The wise visage of the greatest: scientists have reconstructed the face of 90-year-old Ramses II.
Previously, HouseWife reported on the Egyptian-British team’s recreation of the appearance of Ramses II at the height of his power. Now, researchers led by Brazilian digital designer Cicero Moraes have…
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In Ancient Egypt, celestial bodies were held in high regard. However, the Milky Way, also known as our galaxy, has not been thoroughly explored in the context of Egyptian cosmology.…
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Located just 25 kilometers from Cairo, the Saqqara necropolis holds countless secrets that researchers continue to uncover. During recent excavations, Japanese and Egyptian archaeologists stumbled upon a series of tombs…
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Interesting
A century-old discovery: the upper part of a magnificent statue of Ramses II has been found in Egypt.
A joint Egyptian-American archaeological mission has unearthed the upper part of a statue of Ramses II near the city of El-Ashmunein, at the site of the ancient city of Hermopolis…
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Scientists have successfully recreated the scent of the embalming fluid used in ancient Egypt for mummification, a liquid that played a crucial role in preserving mummies. Dubbed the “fragrance of…
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The sunken Egyptian city of Heracleion, which disappeared into the Mediterranean Sea over a thousand years ago, is often linked to the legend of Atlantis. Among the recent discoveries shared…
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Austrian and German archaeologists have explored the burial complex of Meret-Neit, located in Abydos, in the central part of Egypt. According to researchers, the queen ruled Ancient Egypt around 3000…
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According to legends, the pharaoh of Ancient Egypt from the 18th dynasty of the New Kingdom, who ruled around 1332-1323 B.C., was not the frail boy-king he is often portrayed…
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Tutankhamun is one of the most famous pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. He ruled 3,000 years ago, ascending to the throne at the age of 9 or 10 and dying at…
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Ancient Egyptian scribes exhibited degenerative joint changes, hip damage, jaw issues, and problems with their thumbs. They suffered from back pain and vision problems. These ailments are also common among…
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So this is what you look like, Ramses II: scientists have for the first time reconstructed the face of the legendary pharaoh.
An international team of scientists has restored in detail the “handsome” face of the most powerful ruler of Ancient Egypt for the first time in 3,200 years since his death.…
