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'Everything we found shattered our expectations': Archaeologists discover 1st astronomical observatory from ancient EgyptThis first ancient Egyptian observatory discovered in modern times showcases advanced knowledge of astronomy and its profound link to the Egyptians' spiritual and ritualistic practices.
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Last meal of crocodile mummified in ancient Egypt revealed in CT scans 3,000 years later -
'Screaming Woman' mummy suffered a painful death in ancient Egypt, virtual autopsy findsThe mummy was well preserved with an expensive embalming material. Her organs were still intact, showing an unusual mummification technique, a CT scan revealed.
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Ancient Egyptians used a hydraulic lift to build their 1st pyramid, controversial study claimsA massive water-treatment facility located near the Nile River may have been used to build the pyramid of Djoser.
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Stunning ancient Egyptian artifacts discovered in more than 60 burials, including 'ba-birds' and 'eye of Horus'Grave goods found in 63 burials from ancient Egypt include gold foil figures, pottery and bronze coins.
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Rock carvings of ancient Egyptian pharaohs found underwater near AswanArchaeologists discovered rock carvings featuring several pharaohs during an underwater expedition near Aswan, Egypt.
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Could bacteria or viruses lurking in ancient Egyptian mummies unleash a plague today?Do mummies contain pathogens that could be transferred to humans today, and should we be worried?
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'William the Hippo': The ancient Egyptian statuette deliberately crippled to prevent it wreaking havoc in the afterlifeAncient Egyptians feared hippos, to the point that they removed three of the statuette's legs so it wouldn't cause chaos in the afterlife.
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Ancient Egyptian 'office workers' had terrible posture just like us, disfigured skeletons revealThe development of osteoarthritis was more common among scribes than their ancient Egyptian peers, a study finds.
