The Surprising Mystery Behind King Tut’s Golden Mask: Was It Really Meant for Him?
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A re-examination of Howard Carter’s 1922 discovery has led experts to conclude that the mask, originally thought to immortalize the…
Egypt
Archaeologists Uncover 3,200-Year-Old Egyptian Barracks: Ramesses II’s Sword Among Key Discoveries
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In a remarkable archaeological discovery, researchers in Egypt have uncovered the remains of a 3,200-year-old military barracks that once played…
Ancient Egyptian Metalworking Polluted Giza’s Sacred Harbor 4,600 Years Ago
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Recent geoarchaeological research has uncovered evidence that extensive metalworking activities in ancient Egypt resulted in considerable environmental contamination in…
2,700 Year-Old Temple Discovered in Sudan
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Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery in Old Dongola, Sudan, uncovering the remains of a temple that is believed to…
Archaeologists Unearth Rare Sphinx in Egypt
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Egyptian archaeologists have excavated a limestone sphinx with a dimpled, smiling face representing the Roman Emperor Claudius. A remarkable discovery…
Archaeological Breakthrough: Secret Corridor Found Inside Great Pyramid of Giza
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Recently, a team of Egyptian antiquities officials announced an exciting discovery made inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of…
The Lost Wonders of Ancient Egypt
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Egypt is a land of many things. It is home to treasures buried beneath its golden sands. It is home…
Here Are 10 Extremely Old Images of the Sphinx You’ve Probably Never Seen
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This majestic structure is one of the most mysterious monuments on Earth. It has no inscriptions, and there are said…
Here’s Da Vinci’s Drawing of the “Machines” Mentioned in 440 BC Used to Build Egypt’s Pyramids
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How the ancients constructed the pyramids of Egypt remains one of the greatest archaeological enigmas in history. In fact, everything…
Here Are 10 Secrets and Curiosities About the Great Sphinx of Egypt
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Located on the Giza plateau, on the western bank of Egypt’s Nile River, the Great Sphinx stands guard. Carved out…
Archaeologists Find New Ancient Egyptian Pyramid
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The archaeological site of Saqqara continues to reveal its secrets. The site is home to what is believed to be…
Did The Great Pyramid Shine “Like a Star” 4,500 Years Ago?
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If you ask an Egyptologist about the Pyramids of Giza, their history, meaning, and purpose, the answer is straightforward. The…
The Great Sphinx, Secret Tunnels, and an Unexplored Underground World
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Although the pyramids of Giza are without a doubt one of the greatest, most impressive structures of the ancient world,…
Ancient Artworks: 8 Iconic Works of Art from the Ancient World
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I recently wrote about some of the instruments that shaped humanity and realized that amidst the development of civilization, a…
Ancient Gadgets: The Instruments that Shaped Humanity
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The ability to create and use tools was a defining mark in the evolution of humans. Over time, many of…
The Fascinating Story Behind Ancient Egypt’s Golden Mummies
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Until about 25 years ago, no one had any idea of the extent of Bahariya’s archaeological treasure. This changed by…
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Ancient Egyptian Obelisks and Their Meaning
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Eye captivating obelisks built by ancient Egyptian kings still cause awe and wonder among Egyptologists, architects, and visiting tourists from…
Treasure Trove of Ancient Sarcophagi Unearthed Near Egypt’s Oldest Pyramid
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The Egyptian Ministry of tourism and Antiquities has recently revealed a sensational discovery; archeologists excavated 59 ancient sarcophagi not far…
Unwritten Mystery: 5 Secrets The Great Sphinx Refuses to Reveal
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Of all the monuments in ancient Egypt, not is as imposing as the Great Sphinx of Giza. Carved out of…
10 Things You Should Know about the Ancient Egyptian Pyramids
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The ancient Egyptian pyramids’ story starts with the most humble beginnings in predynastic and early dynastic times. According to mainstream…
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Ancient Egypt’s Provincial Pyramids
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Ancient Egypt’s history of pyramids is nothing short of magical. Although many experts say that the pyramids of Egypt are…
10 Things You Should Know About Ancient Egypt’s First True Capital, the Lost City of Thinis
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There are many ancient cities that have been lost to the “sands of time,” and Egypt’s first true capital, the…