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13-foot-long 'Book of the Dead' scroll found in burial shaft in Egypt
By Owen Jarus last updated
A funerary temple belonging to Queen Nearit has been discovered in the ancient Egyptian burial ground Saqqara next to the pyramid of her husband, pharaoh Teti.

Book of the Dead: The ancient Egyptian guide to the afterlife
By Owen Jarus published
The "Book of the Dead" served multiple functions, including helping ancient Egyptians in the afterlife.

Ancient Egyptian temple to the sun cult uncovered near Cairo
By Owen Jarus last updated
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the remains of a cultic sun temple that dates to the fifth dynasty about 4,500 years ago.

Ancient Egyptian cache of mummification supplies unearthed
By Owen Jarus last updated
Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient Egyptian cache of embalming supplies for mummification in Abusir.

7 famous mummies and secrets they've revealed about the ancient world
By Stephanie Pappas published
These striking mummies and their burial goods hold the secrets of peoples' practices and beliefs.

Who built the Egyptian pyramids?
By Owen Jarus last updated
Ancient text on papyri is shedding light on the lives of the pyramid builders.

5 stunningly preserved ancient Egyptian tombs unearthed in Saqqara
By Owen Jarus last updated
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered five well-preserved tombs from around the time of the sixth dynasty.

Tomb of ancient Egyptian dignitary who read top secret documents discovered
By Owen Jarus last updated
Archaeologists in Egypt have found the tomb of an official who claimed to have access to secret royal documents.
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