Ancient Egypt: Facts, news, features and articles about the ancient civilization known for its pyramids, mummies and pharaohs
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Tarkhan Dress: World's oldest known outfit was worn to an ancient Egyptian funeral 5,000 years agoThe world's oldest known dress is a simple V-necked garment that was overlooked as rags for decades.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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3 ancient Egyptian tombs dating to the New Kingdom discovered near LuxorThree ancient Egyptians were buried in remarkable tombs with courtyards in a necropolis reserved for important people.
By Owen Jarus Published
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Hatnefer's heart scarab: An exquisite ancient Egyptian gold necklace inscribed with the Book of the DeadA scarab beetle set in gold shows that ancient Egyptians thought the heart was the most important organ in the human body.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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Archaeologists unearth tree-lined walkway that led to ancient Egyptian fortress in Sinai DesertThe ancient Egyptian fortress was in use around 2,000 years ago in the Sinai Desert.
By Owen Jarus Published
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Ancient Egyptians drew the Milky Way on coffins and tombs, linking them to sky goddess, study findsA new study links the Egyptian goddess Nut with the Milky Way galaxy.
By Owen Jarus Published
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Hidden messages found on 3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk in ParisA researcher believes he has found hidden messages on a 3,300-year-old ancient Egyptian obelisk that is now in Paris.
By Owen Jarus Published
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'Royal Egyptian inscription' of Ramesses III's name is first of its kind discovered in JordanAn inscription with the name of Ramesses III has been discovered in southern Jordan.
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Tomb of ancient Egyptian prince discovered at Saqqara — and it has a giant 'false' pink doorThe newfound tomb of an Egyptian prince has a false door, which ancient people viewed as an "entry" and "exit" for souls in the afterlife, researchers say.
By Owen Jarus Published
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What is the ancient Egyptian 'Eye of Horus' — and why is it found in so many burials?The Eye of Horus is frequently found in ancient Egyptian burials, particularly on wedjat amulets.
By Owen Jarus Published
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