Ancient Egypt: Facts, news, features and articles about the ancient civilization known for its pyramids, mummies and pharaohs
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Tutankhamun quiz: How much do you know about the famous boy king from ancient Egypt?King Tut's tomb has captivated people worldwide since its discovery in 1922. But how much do you actually know about the boy king? Take our quiz to find out.
By Laura Geggel Published
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Ancient Egyptian statue of 'Messi' found at Saqqara necropolis is 'only known example of its kind from the Old Kingdom'A unique statue dating back to the fifth dynasty of ancient Egypt has been discovered at the necropolis of Saqqara.
By Owen Jarus Published
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'Cleopatra's Final Secret' documentary reveals hundreds of coins and port found in Egypt. But does that mean Cleopatra was buried there?Hundreds of coins that depict Cleopatra VII have been discovered in an Egyptian temple. The archaeologist who led the team believes the female pharaoh's tomb is nearby.
By Owen Jarus Published
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Did ancient Egyptians really booby-trap the pyramids?The ancient Egyptians didn't want tomb robbers to pilfer treasures in the pyramids, so how did they stop thieves?
By Owen Jarus Published
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3,300-year-old ancient Egyptian whistle was likely used by police officer tasked with guarding the 'sacred location' of the royal tombArchaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a 3,300-year-old bone whistle carved out of a cow's toe, and it may have been used by an ancient "police officer."
By Laura Geggel Published
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2,200-year-old gold coin depicting ancient Egyptian queen discovered in JerusalemArchaeologists in Jerusalem have discovered a 2,270-year-old gold coin with Queen Berenice II of Egypt and the inscription "of the Queen," suggesting she was a powerful and influential monarch.
By Sascha Pare Published
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Sabu Disk: A mysterious 5,000-year-old Egyptian stone sculpture that looks like a hubcapThis unique disk-shaped bowl, found in a 5,000-year-old Egyptian tomb, has puzzled archaeologists for nearly a century.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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4,000-year-old handprint discovered on ancient Egyptian tomb offeringResearchers have unveiled an ancient Egyptian handprint that was left on a soul house tomb offering 4,000 years ago.
By Patrick Pester Published
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Ancient Egyptian rock art discovered near Aswan may be from the dawn of the first dynastyNewfound rock art from ancient Egypt may shed light on the time just before the first dynasty.
By Laura Geggel Published
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