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13 Mummies With Gold Tongue And Fake Nails Discovered In Ancient Egyptian Tomb
A team of Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered 13 ancient mummies with golden tongues and fingernails in a cemetery at the site of Oxyrhynchus.
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2,100-Year-Old Temple Discovered in Egypt Hidden in Cliff Face, Reveals Carvings of Ancient Gods
A 2,100-year-old temple has been unearthed at Athribis near Sohag, Egypt. Reliefs show King Ptolemy VIII making offerings to the goddess Repit and her son Kolanthes. Rare carvings of decans with animal heads were also found at the entrance of a chamber that once held temple utensils. Scholars suggest further analysis is needed to understand its his...
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2,200-Year-Old Egyptian Vase Reveals Evidence of Hallucinogenic Rituals
A 2,200-year-old Egyptian vase depicting the dwarf god Bes has been found to contain traces of a hallucinogenic drink. Chemical analysis revealed ingredients like wild rue, Egyptian lotus, and Cleome plants, known for their psychotropic effects. Other components, such as sesame, pine nuts, and grapes, suggest the drink was designed to mimic blood.
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3,200-Year-Old Egyptian Military Barracks Found with Sword Inscribed with Ramesses II's Name
Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a 3,200-year-old military barracks in the northwest Nile Delta. Among the remarkable discoveries is a bronze sword inscribed with the name of Ramesses II, likely awarded to a high-ranking officer. The site, strategically located along a military road, features storerooms for grain, ovens for baking, and animal...
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Shanghai Museum's 'Meow Night' Draws Crowds With Ancient Egyptian Cat Relics
Shanghai Museum has pulled in crowds this summer for an exhibition of ancient Egyptian relics including cat statues and other feline imagery, which on Saturday nights allows up to 200 visitors to bring along their own four-legged friends.
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Ancient Egyptian Astronomy Observatory With Clues About Sun and the Stars Unearthed
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,500-year-old astronomy observatory in Buto, Egypt, within a temple complex dedicated to the goddess Wadjet. This significant discovery dates back to the sixth century BCE, a period marked by political instability as pharaonic power began to wane. The observatory, spanning 850 square metres, is the largest known fro...
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Virtual Autopsy Shows 'Screaming Woman' Mummy Endured Agonising Death
A virtual autopsy of the "Screaming Woman" mummy, discovered in Egypt in 1935, reveals a dramatic and painful death, with her face frozen in a scream due to a cadaveric spasm. This condition occurs when muscles stiffen immediately before death, often due to extreme distress. The study, published on August 2, 2024, in Frontiers in Medicine, highligh...
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Cut Marks On 4,000-Year-Old Skulls Show Egyptians Tried To Treat Cancer
Ancient Egyptians attempted to operate on excessive tissue growth or learn more about cancerous disorders after a patient's death, revealed a study on two 4,000-year-old skulls.
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Ancient Egyptians Tried To Treat Brain Cancer, 4,000-Year-Old Skull Shows
Researchers said they found a large lesion that indicates abnormal growth of tissues. There were also several other smaller lesions dotted around the skull that suggest that the growth had metastasised.
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From Ancient Egypt To Modern-Day Clothing: The Story of Linen And Why It's Perfect For Summers
One of the biggest buzz words for summer is linen, the versatile fabric used in everything from tops to curtains. Its popularity during the summer is well-deserved. Heres why linen is such a favoured fabric for the hotter months.
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5,000-Year-Old Wine Discovered In Tomb Of Ancient Egyptian Queen
The discovery was made in Upper Egypt, about 10 km from the Nile River, by archaeologists from the University of Vienna.
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New Species Of Miniature Whale, Named After Ancient Egypt King, Discovered
The fossil of the whale include a skull, jaw, teeth and vertebrae fragments, said researchers.
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Egypt Unearths Tombs, Mummification Workshops In Ancient Burial Ground
Egypt unearthed human and animal mummification workshops as well as two tombs in the ancient burial ground of Saqqara, officials said, marking the latest in a string of discoveries that the country hopes can help revive its vital tourism industry.
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Buddha Statue Found In Egypt Points To Trade Ties With Ancient India
A statue of Buddha has been discovered in Egypt's ancient seaport of Berenice on the Red Sea, shedding light on trade ties with India under the Roman empire.
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Over 2,000 Mummified Sheep Heads Unearthed In Egypt Temple
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered more than 2,000 ancient mummified sheep heads left as offerings in a temple to the pharaoh Ramses II, the tourism and antiquities ministry said Sunday.
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13 Mummies With Gold Tongue And Fake Nails Discovered In Ancient Egyptian Tomb
A team of Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered 13 ancient mummies with golden tongues and fingernails in a cemetery at the site of Oxyrhynchus.
-
2,100-Year-Old Temple Discovered in Egypt Hidden in Cliff Face, Reveals Carvings of Ancient Gods
A 2,100-year-old temple has been unearthed at Athribis near Sohag, Egypt. Reliefs show King Ptolemy VIII making offerings to the goddess Repit and her son Kolanthes. Rare carvings of decans with animal heads were also found at the entrance of a chamber that once held temple utensils. Scholars suggest further analysis is needed to understand its his...
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2,200-Year-Old Egyptian Vase Reveals Evidence of Hallucinogenic Rituals
A 2,200-year-old Egyptian vase depicting the dwarf god Bes has been found to contain traces of a hallucinogenic drink. Chemical analysis revealed ingredients like wild rue, Egyptian lotus, and Cleome plants, known for their psychotropic effects. Other components, such as sesame, pine nuts, and grapes, suggest the drink was designed to mimic blood.
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3,200-Year-Old Egyptian Military Barracks Found with Sword Inscribed with Ramesses II's Name
Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a 3,200-year-old military barracks in the northwest Nile Delta. Among the remarkable discoveries is a bronze sword inscribed with the name of Ramesses II, likely awarded to a high-ranking officer. The site, strategically located along a military road, features storerooms for grain, ovens for baking, and animal...
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Shanghai Museum's 'Meow Night' Draws Crowds With Ancient Egyptian Cat Relics
Shanghai Museum has pulled in crowds this summer for an exhibition of ancient Egyptian relics including cat statues and other feline imagery, which on Saturday nights allows up to 200 visitors to bring along their own four-legged friends.
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Ancient Egyptian Astronomy Observatory With Clues About Sun and the Stars Unearthed
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,500-year-old astronomy observatory in Buto, Egypt, within a temple complex dedicated to the goddess Wadjet. This significant discovery dates back to the sixth century BCE, a period marked by political instability as pharaonic power began to wane. The observatory, spanning 850 square metres, is the largest known fro...
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Virtual Autopsy Shows 'Screaming Woman' Mummy Endured Agonising Death
A virtual autopsy of the "Screaming Woman" mummy, discovered in Egypt in 1935, reveals a dramatic and painful death, with her face frozen in a scream due to a cadaveric spasm. This condition occurs when muscles stiffen immediately before death, often due to extreme distress. The study, published on August 2, 2024, in Frontiers in Medicine, highligh...
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Cut Marks On 4,000-Year-Old Skulls Show Egyptians Tried To Treat Cancer
Ancient Egyptians attempted to operate on excessive tissue growth or learn more about cancerous disorders after a patient's death, revealed a study on two 4,000-year-old skulls.
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Ancient Egyptians Tried To Treat Brain Cancer, 4,000-Year-Old Skull Shows
Researchers said they found a large lesion that indicates abnormal growth of tissues. There were also several other smaller lesions dotted around the skull that suggest that the growth had metastasised.
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From Ancient Egypt To Modern-Day Clothing: The Story of Linen And Why It's Perfect For Summers
One of the biggest buzz words for summer is linen, the versatile fabric used in everything from tops to curtains. Its popularity during the summer is well-deserved. Heres why linen is such a favoured fabric for the hotter months.
-
5,000-Year-Old Wine Discovered In Tomb Of Ancient Egyptian Queen
The discovery was made in Upper Egypt, about 10 km from the Nile River, by archaeologists from the University of Vienna.
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New Species Of Miniature Whale, Named After Ancient Egypt King, Discovered
The fossil of the whale include a skull, jaw, teeth and vertebrae fragments, said researchers.
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Egypt Unearths Tombs, Mummification Workshops In Ancient Burial Ground
Egypt unearthed human and animal mummification workshops as well as two tombs in the ancient burial ground of Saqqara, officials said, marking the latest in a string of discoveries that the country hopes can help revive its vital tourism industry.
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Buddha Statue Found In Egypt Points To Trade Ties With Ancient India
A statue of Buddha has been discovered in Egypt's ancient seaport of Berenice on the Red Sea, shedding light on trade ties with India under the Roman empire.
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Over 2,000 Mummified Sheep Heads Unearthed In Egypt Temple
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered more than 2,000 ancient mummified sheep heads left as offerings in a temple to the pharaoh Ramses II, the tourism and antiquities ministry said Sunday.
