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Ancient Egyptian tomb was filled with magical spells to ward off snake bites
By Owen Jarus published
An ancient Egyptian tomb just south of Cairo was filled with magical spells intended to protect the dead from snake bites.
Rare tumor with teeth discovered in Egyptian burial from 3,000 years ago
By Kristina Killgrove published
An ancient Egyptian woman had an ovarian tumor with teeth and was buried with a possible healing object.
Sphinx may have been built from a natural rock feature eroded by wind, study claims
By Owen Jarus published
It's possible that wind erosion made a rock feature in ancient Egypt look something like a sphinx, and then the Egyptians further refined it into the iconic monument.
Ancient Egyptian cemetery holds rare 'Book of the Dead' papyrus and mummies
By Owen Jarus published
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered an ancient cemetery that has stone sarcophagi, coptic jars and even a "Book of the Dead" scroll.
Ancient New Year's scene from Egypt uncovered on roof of 2,200-year-old temple
By Owen Jarus published
Researchers restored an ancient painting of the gods depicted at New Year's during restoration work at the Temple of Esna in Egypt.
Egypt had an unusually powerful 'female king' 5,000 years ago, lavish tomb suggests
By Sascha Pare published
Excavations of the tomb of ancient Egyptian queen Meret-Neith reveal she was an influential figure with "unusually high levels of authority," but experts are divided about whether she actually reigned.
See gorgeous ancient Egyptian 'mummy portraits' from nearly 2 millennia ago
By Laura Geggel published
These ancient 'mummy portraits' provide a window into ancient Egyptian life and culture.
Sunken temple and sanctuary from ancient Egypt found brimming with 'treasures and secrets'
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Archaeologists discovered a cache of treasure inside a sunken underwater temple and sanctuary in Egypt.
Elite ancient Egyptian woman was embalmed with exotic ingredients smelling of vanilla and larch, new analysis reveals
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Chemical analyses have revealed the specific components ancient Egyptians used to embalm the dead, including exotic ingredients that were acquired through trading.
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