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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.
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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.
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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.
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'The papyrus also recommends putting a clove of garlic in your vagina before bed': The texts that reveal the baffling healthcare for women in ancient EgyptIn this excerpt from "Born: A History of Childbirth," author and historian Lucy Inglis reveals records from ancient Egypt that show how female physicians treated issues of "the womb," how men reacted to periods, and how the first known pregnancy test actually worked.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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."
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