The Mysteries of Egypt’s Serapeum and the Gigantic Sarcophagi
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In the sweltering heat of 1850, renowned French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette embarked on a monumental expedition, driven by a desire…
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The “White Stone” of the Ancient Egyptian Pyramids
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The Ancient Egyptian pyramids are a true wonder of the world. The most famous, of course, is the Great Pyramid…
Archaeologists Find Intact Ancient Egyptian Papyrus Roll at Saqqara
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Archeologists in Egypt have discovered an intact ancient Egyptian Papyrus Scroll at the sacred Necropolis of Saqqara, the Egyptian Ministry…
The Cyclopean Sarcophagi at the Serapeum of Saqqara
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Egypt is a land of wonders, secrets, and cyclopean monuments such as the Serapeum of Saqqara. Although most famous for…
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…
Archeologists Make “Dream Find” After Excavating 3,300-year-Old Stone Sarcophagus
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The recently-found Sarcophagus, remarkably intact and well-preserved, is thought to have belonged to an ancient Egyptian nobleman who served as…
Researchers Discover Ancient Sarcophagi and Bronze Statues Near Egypt’s Oldest Pyramid
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Bronze statues and sarcophagi found in the famous Saqqara Necropolis in Egypt have been revealed by archaeologists from the Saqqara…
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…
13 Ancient Egyptian Sarcophagi Dating Back 2,500 Years Found Not Far From Step Pyramid
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An unusual collection of at least 13 wooden sarcophagi dating back 2,500 years have been discovered at the necropolis of…
10 Things You Likely Didn’t Know About Serapeum of Saqqara and Its Sacred Api Bulls
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The Serapeum of Saqqara has remained a mystery since its re-discovery in 1850. It is the cemetery of the personified…
10 Aerial Images of Ancient Egypt’s Oldest Pyramid
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Recognized as the oldest pyramid in ancient Egypt, the Step Pyramid of Djoser is an architectural marvel from the era…
Experts Stumped After Finding Never-Before-Seen Mummification Process at Saqqara
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An archaeological mission in Saqqara has discovered a strange mummy buried with six instead of four Canopic jars and reference…
Ancient Egypt’s Oldest-Known Stone Structure Predates the Great Pyramid By Generations
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Although the land of Pharaohs is known for its incredible ancient pyramids and the Great Sphinx at Giza, ancient Egypt…
Inside Egypt’s Oldest Pyramid: 3 Exclusive Videos That Show the Heart of the Step Pyramid
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The Step Pyramid of Djoser has been reopened to the public after 14 years. Explore the core of the Pyramid…
5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Ancient Egypt’s Oldest Pyramid
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Regarded as the oldest pyramid ever built in Egypt, the Step pyramid is a true ancient wonder of ancient Egyptian…
Pyramidomania: 10 Striking Step Pyramid Facts You Didn’t Learn in School
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Thousands of years ago, our ancestors built pyramids across the entire planet. It’s as if for some reason, different cultures,…
5 Remarkable Reasons Why Saqqara is Ancient Egypt’s Most Important Site
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Egypt is a land with an incredible history. The land of Pharaohs, pyramids, and golden sands is perhaps every archeologist’s…
3 Striking Archeological Discoveries Made at the Saqqara Necropolis
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This city of the dead in stone and sand is the otherworldly counterpart of the living city of Memphis in…
A 2,200 Ancient Egyptian Glider? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Saqqara Bird
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Ancient Egypt is home to a treasure trove of history. Amidst its pyramids, temples, lost cities, and mummies, certain discoveries…
Wonders of Ancient Egypt: The Puzzling 100-Ton Stone Boxes of Saqqara
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Egypt hides many secrets. The modern country we see today was built atop thousands and thousands of years of history…
Archaeologists Find ‘Unique’ 4,400-Year-Old Tomb in Egypt
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An ancient tomb that has remained untouched for more than 4,400 years has been discovered in Egypt. An ancient Egyptian…