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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'Major' ancient Egyptian town discovered — and it has a jug stamped with the name of Nefertiti's daughterA settlement dating back around 3,400 years has been discovered near the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt.
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Ancient Egypt: History, dynasties, religion and writingThe rich history of ancient Egypt involves power struggles, amazing feats of engineering, advances in writing and art, and more.
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