Ancient Egypt: Facts, news, features and articles about the ancient civilization known for its pyramids, mummies and pharaohs
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Nefertiti's tomb close to discovery, famed archaeologist Zahi Hawaas claims in new documentaryZahi Hawass says he hopes to discover the tomb of Nefertiti before he retires, and he believes he's getting close.
By Owen Jarus Published
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Ancient Egyptian valley temple excavated — and it's connected to a massive upper temple dedicated to the sun god, RaThe newly excavated 4,500-year-old valley temple from ancient Egypt holds a "public calendar" and a roof for astronomical observation.
By Owen Jarus Published
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2,000-year-old shipwreck may be Egyptian 'pleasure barge' from last dynasty of pharaohsArchaeologists diving off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt, have discovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old "pleasure barge" from the time of the Ptolemaic period.
By Tom Metcalfe Published
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'Hot knives and brute force': King Tut's mummy was decapitated and dismembered after its historic discovery. Then, the researchers covered it up.Irreversible damage was done to the pharaoh’s body.
By Eleanor Dobson Published
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Ancient Egyptian pharaoh moved another ruler's body and stole his tomb, hundreds of funerary figurines suggestArchaeologists have discovered 225 shabtis — figurines meant to work for the deceased in the afterlife — in a pharaoh's tomb.
By Owen Jarus Published
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Anomalies in Giza pyramid may indicate an unknown entranceTwo voids found on the eastern face of Menkaure's pyramid may indicate the presence of a second entrance.
By Owen Jarus Published
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Merit's wig: A 3,400-year-old Egyptian headpiece smoothed down with ancient homemade hair gelMerit's head covering was made from real human hair and was buried with her in its own wooden cabinet.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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Science history: Archaeologists discover King Tut's tomb, and rumors of the 'mummy's curse' begin swirling — Nov. 4, 1922While excavating in the Valley of the Kings, an Egyptian worker on an archaeological dig discovered a partially obscured step. It would lead into the unlooted tomb of King Tut.
By Tia Ghose Published
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3,500-year-old Egyptian military fortress with ancient ovens and fossilized dough discovered in Sinai DesertA 3,500-year-old Egyptian fortress has been discovered on an ancient military road in the north Sinai Desert.
By Owen Jarus Published
