Ancient Egypt: Facts, news, features and articles about the ancient civilization known for its pyramids, mummies and pharaohs
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'Big surprise' reveals supposed skull of 'Cleopatra's sister' actually belongs to an 11-year-old boyA cutting-edge analysis of a skull found in Turkey in 1929 proves once and for all that it is not Arsinoë IV, Cleopatra's half sister.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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4,100-year-old tomb of doctor who treated pharaohs discovered at SaqqaraArchaeologists working at the site of Saqqara have discovered a 4,100-year-old tomb that held the burial of a doctor.
By Owen Jarus Published
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Dancing dwarf: A 2,300-year-old ancient Egyptian statue of a godlike man with a muscular 6-packThis marble statuette is emblematic of Ptolemaic-era art: a mishmash of styles with a decidedly Egyptian twist.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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10 stunning ancient Egyptian discoveries made in 2024, from hidden temples to hallucinogenic ritualsEvery year brings new discoveries from ancient Egypt and 2024 was no exception. In this countdown, Live Science takes a look at 10 fascinating discoveries from the past year.
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How did the ancient Egyptians celebrate the new year?The ancient Egyptians celebrated the new year in a variety of ways, including having feasts, giving gifts, and exposing statues of gods to sunlight so they could be "regenerated."
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13 ancient Egyptian mummies found with gold tongues to help them talk in the afterlifeMore than a dozen ancient gold tongues have been discovered in a cemetery at the site of Oxyrhynchus in Egypt.
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Possible bust of Cleopatra VII found at ancient Egyptian templeA small statue of a woman wearing a royal crown may depict Cleopatra VII, an archaeologist claims. Other archaeologists think it is likely someone else.
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2,100-year-old temple from ancient Egypt discovered hidden in cliff faceThe temple is located close to Luxor and was possibly dedicated to the lion-headed goddess Repit.
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Ancient Egypt quiz: Test your smarts about pyramids, hieroglyphs and King TutQuiz For over 3,000 years, ancient Egypt was one of the most powerful civilizations on Earth, with an empire stretching across half a dozen modern-day countries. How much do you know about this iconic culture? Take our quiz to find out.
By Owen Jarus Published
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