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Ancient zodiac paintings on Egyptian temple see the light of day after 2,200 years
By Owen Jarus published
A restoration project has revealed ancient Egyptian zodiac paintings and inscriptions at the Temple of Esna.
Newfound ancient Egyptian sphinx statue may depict Roman emperor Claudius, but not everyone agrees
By Owen Jarus published
A sphinx found at an ancient Egyptian temple may depict the face of the Roman emperor Claudius, but not everyone agrees with this interpretation.
What did the ancient Egyptian pyramids look like when they were built?
By Patrick Pester published
The ancient Egyptian pyramids have stood for thousands of years and are among the world's most enduring monuments. But what did the pyramids look like when they were first built?
Elaborate underground embalming workshop discovered at Saqqara
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
A workshop discovered in Saqqara showcases the different ingredients ancient Egyptians used for embalming.
Who was Nefertiti, the ancient Egyptian queen depicted like a goddess?
By Owen Jarus published
Queen Nefertiti was the wife of the sun-disk worshipping Pharaoh Akhenaten and stepmother to King Tutankhamun.
Egyptian mummies covered in gold are rare, and we may have just found the oldest
By Owen Jarus published
An ancient Egyptian mummy is the oldest covered with gold, but it's not the oldest ancient Egyptian mummy on record.
Ancient Roman residences with 'pigeon towers' discovered in Luxor, Egypt
By Owen Jarus published
Roman residences located near workshops and pigeon towers have been discovered in Luxor, Egypt.
52-foot-long Book of the Dead papyrus from ancient Egypt discovered at Saqqara
By Owen Jarus published
For the first time in 100 years, a full "Book of the Dead" papyrus has been uncovered at Saqqara.
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