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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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''Scent Of Eternity'': Scientists Recreate What Egyptian Mummies Smelled Like
Scientists have recreated a particular odour called the ''scent of eternity'' that was used during the mummification of a woman named Senetnay.
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In Pics: Coffin Of Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II Unvieled In Paris
The sarcophagus of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II was unveiled to reporters in Paris on Thursday following its rare journey outside of Egypt.
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Tunnel Found Beneath Egyptian Temple May Lead to Cleopatra's Tomb: Report
Archaeologist believes she has discovered the tomb of an Egyptian queen, which would be the "most important discovery of the twenty-first century."
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"Once-In-A-Lifetime" Discovery: Rameses II-Era Burial Cave Found in Israel
Israeli archaeologists on Sunday announced the "once-in-a-lifetime" discovery of a burial cave from the time of ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Rameses II, filled with dozens of pottery pieces and bronze artefacts.
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Game's Up: Egyptian Arrested For Taking Footballer's Place At Exam
A young Egyptian man scored an own goal by pretending to take a university exam for professional footballer Mostafa Mohamed, currently playing for the Pharaohs in the Africa Cup of Nations, state media said.
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Mummy of Pharaoh Amenhotep I ‘Digitally Unwrapped’ Since Its Discovery in 1881
Egypt has "digitally unwrapped" the mummy of famed Pharaoh Amenhotep I, revealing its secrets for the first time since it was discovered in 1881 without disturbing his funerary mask.
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'Golden Parade' Carries Mummies To New Home In Egyptian Capital
A procession of floats carried the mummified remains of 22 pharaohs, including Egypt's most powerful ancient queen, through Cairo Saturday evening, in an eye-catching parade to a new resting place.
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"Rare" Bust Of Pharaoh Discovered Near Giza In Egypt
A "rare" bust of a statue of the pharaoh Ramses II has been discovered near Giza, south of Cairo, the Egyptian Antiquities Ministry announced Wednesday.
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Egyptian Queen Nefertari's Mummified Legs From 13th Century BC Identified
A pair of mummified legs have been identified to be the remains of the Queen Nefertari - the favourite wife of the pharaoh Ramses II who reigned Egypt in the 13th Century BC - scientists say.
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Child Discovers 3,200-Year-Old Amulet Of Egyptian Pharaoh In Israel
A 12-year-old Israeli girl has discovered an ancient Egyptian amulet dating back more than 3,200 years to the days of the Pharaohs, an official said on Tuesday.
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The 'Darker Link' Between Ancient Human Sacrifice And Our Modern World
In Japan, it was said that sacrificing a woman at a rushing river would placate the spirit who lived there, allowing for the construction of bridges and the safe passage of boats. In Greek myth, the warrior king Agamemnon decides to kill his own daughter in exchange for a favorable wind on the way to Troy. The Egyptians buried some of their pharaoh...
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King Tut's Wet Nurse May Have Been His Sister: Expert
An archaeologist said on Sunday that Maia, Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun's wet nurse, may have actually been his sister Meritaten, reviving speculation about the identity of the mother of the boy king.
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Beard of Egypt's King Tut Hastily Glued Back on With Epoxy
The blue and gold braided beard on the burial mask of famed pharaoh Tutankhamun was hastily glued back on with epoxy, damaging the relic after it was knocked during cleaning, conservators at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo said on Wednesday.
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Stolen statue of Tutankhamun's sister recovered in Cairo coffee shop
A precious statue of Ankhesom, the sister of ancient Egyptian boy king Tutankhamun, that was stolen from a museum this summer has been recovered, a minister said.
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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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''Scent Of Eternity'': Scientists Recreate What Egyptian Mummies Smelled Like
Scientists have recreated a particular odour called the ''scent of eternity'' that was used during the mummification of a woman named Senetnay.
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In Pics: Coffin Of Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II Unvieled In Paris
The sarcophagus of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II was unveiled to reporters in Paris on Thursday following its rare journey outside of Egypt.
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Tunnel Found Beneath Egyptian Temple May Lead to Cleopatra's Tomb: Report
Archaeologist believes she has discovered the tomb of an Egyptian queen, which would be the "most important discovery of the twenty-first century."
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"Once-In-A-Lifetime" Discovery: Rameses II-Era Burial Cave Found in Israel
Israeli archaeologists on Sunday announced the "once-in-a-lifetime" discovery of a burial cave from the time of ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Rameses II, filled with dozens of pottery pieces and bronze artefacts.
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Game's Up: Egyptian Arrested For Taking Footballer's Place At Exam
A young Egyptian man scored an own goal by pretending to take a university exam for professional footballer Mostafa Mohamed, currently playing for the Pharaohs in the Africa Cup of Nations, state media said.
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Mummy of Pharaoh Amenhotep I ‘Digitally Unwrapped’ Since Its Discovery in 1881
Egypt has "digitally unwrapped" the mummy of famed Pharaoh Amenhotep I, revealing its secrets for the first time since it was discovered in 1881 without disturbing his funerary mask.
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'Golden Parade' Carries Mummies To New Home In Egyptian Capital
A procession of floats carried the mummified remains of 22 pharaohs, including Egypt's most powerful ancient queen, through Cairo Saturday evening, in an eye-catching parade to a new resting place.
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"Rare" Bust Of Pharaoh Discovered Near Giza In Egypt
A "rare" bust of a statue of the pharaoh Ramses II has been discovered near Giza, south of Cairo, the Egyptian Antiquities Ministry announced Wednesday.
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Egyptian Queen Nefertari's Mummified Legs From 13th Century BC Identified
A pair of mummified legs have been identified to be the remains of the Queen Nefertari - the favourite wife of the pharaoh Ramses II who reigned Egypt in the 13th Century BC - scientists say.
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Child Discovers 3,200-Year-Old Amulet Of Egyptian Pharaoh In Israel
A 12-year-old Israeli girl has discovered an ancient Egyptian amulet dating back more than 3,200 years to the days of the Pharaohs, an official said on Tuesday.
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The 'Darker Link' Between Ancient Human Sacrifice And Our Modern World
In Japan, it was said that sacrificing a woman at a rushing river would placate the spirit who lived there, allowing for the construction of bridges and the safe passage of boats. In Greek myth, the warrior king Agamemnon decides to kill his own daughter in exchange for a favorable wind on the way to Troy. The Egyptians buried some of their pharaoh...
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King Tut's Wet Nurse May Have Been His Sister: Expert
An archaeologist said on Sunday that Maia, Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun's wet nurse, may have actually been his sister Meritaten, reviving speculation about the identity of the mother of the boy king.
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Beard of Egypt's King Tut Hastily Glued Back on With Epoxy
The blue and gold braided beard on the burial mask of famed pharaoh Tutankhamun was hastily glued back on with epoxy, damaging the relic after it was knocked during cleaning, conservators at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo said on Wednesday.
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Stolen statue of Tutankhamun's sister recovered in Cairo coffee shop
A precious statue of Ankhesom, the sister of ancient Egyptian boy king Tutankhamun, that was stolen from a museum this summer has been recovered, a minister said.
