Science 22 hours ago Eight ancient painted mummies discovered in Egypt Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered eight limestone sarcophagi containing mummies at a site 25 miles south of Cairo.
World 22 hours ago Ancient Egyptian tombs yield rare tributes to cats and more An Egyptian antiquities official said Saturday that archaeologists had discovered seven Pharaonic Age tombs near the capital city of Cairo, holding dozens of cat mummies and an array of wooden carvings depicting various other animals.
Science 22 hours ago Ancient Egypt stunner: Possible ramp used to build Great Pyramid found Archaeologists may have solved one of the greatest mysteries of modern times – they believe they may have discovered how the Great Pyramid of Giza was constructed, 4,500 years ago.
Science 22 hours ago Mystery of 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy with 'magical' tattoos solved After years of research, Egyptian authorities believe they finally have a clearer picture of who this now 3,000-year-old person was.
Science 22 hours ago Mysterious 'keeper of the secret' tomb found in Egypt An ancient Egyptian tomb, dating back more than 4,000 years, has been discovered. The tomb belongs to the "sole friend" of an Egyptian pharaoh and is described as the "keeper of the secret of the Morning House."
Science 22 hours ago Massive ancient building discovered in Egypt Archaeologists have uncovered a "massive" building that was once part of Egypt’s ancient capital city.
Science 22 hours ago Ancient Egyptian 'magic spell' decoded An ancient Egyptian papyrus with an image showing two bird-like creatures, possibly with a penis connecting them, has been deciphered, revealing a magic spell of love.
Science 22 hours ago Ancient Egypt mystery: Identity of well-preserved Egyptian mummy remains unknown Archaeologists have discovered several ancient Egyptian mummies — including the remains of a remarkably well-preserved individual — in a tomb along the west bank of the Nile River, the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities said in a statement released today (Sept. 18).
Science 22 hours ago Stunning sphinx discovered at ancient Egyptian temple Archaeologists have discovered a stunning sphinx statue at an ancient temple in southern Egypt.
Science 22 hours ago Amazing Egyptian discovery: Village that predates pharaohs, pyramids uncovered Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a village with remains that predate the pharaohs by around 2,000 years.
Science 22 hours ago 'Cursed' ancient Egyptian sarcophagus reveals its grisly secrets Archaeologists in Egypt have unlocked the secrets of a mysterious ancient ‘cursed’ black granite sarcophagus.
Science 22 hours ago 'World's oldest cheese' discovered in ancient Egyptian tomb This may not exactly be one for the connoisseurs, but archaeologists in Egypt say that they have found the oldest solid cheese.
Science 22 hours ago Tests reveal earliest known Egyptian mummy He was probably in his 20s and died nearly 6,000 years ago in Egypt.
Science 22 hours ago Egyptian mummy reveals incredible embalming 'recipe' A mummy buried in Southern Egypt more than 5,000 years ago has revealed its grisly secrets, shedding new light on prehistoric embalming practices.
Science 22 hours ago Stunning sphinx discovery: Workers make incredible find while fixing road A mysterious sphinx has been discovered during roadwork in the Egyptian city of Luxor.
Science 22 hours ago People want to drink the red sewage found in sarcophagus Where there's a will, there's a way?
Science 22 hours ago Archaeologists open 'cursed' ancient Egyptian sarcophagus Archaeologists in Egypt have opened up a mysterious ancient ‘cursed’ black granite sarcophagus.
Science 22 hours ago Mummy wearing gold-gilded face mask discovered at ancient Egypt burial ground A silver face mask gilded with gold, a mummification workshop, mummies and sarcophagi have all been discovered at a tomb complex in Saqqara, Egypt, an Egyptian-German team announced this morning (July 14).
Science 22 hours ago Archaeologists in Egypt discover ancient mummification workshop Archaeologists in Egypt stumbled upon a new discovery dating back to more than 2,500 years ago near Egypt's famed pyramids at an ancient necropolis south of Cairo.
Science 22 hours ago Virtual reality may help save Ancient Egypt's 'Sistine Chapel' A new virtual reality experience may help save an ancient Egyptian tomb built for Queen Nefertari whose paintings are so beautiful that it has been compared to Italy's Sistine Chapel.
Science 22 hours ago Two 4,500 year-old homes found near Giza pyramids Archaeologists have discovered two ancient homes near the Giza pyramids in Egypt. The structures may have housed officials responsible for overseeing the production of food for a paramilitary force more than 4,500 years ago.
Science 22 hours ago Ancient Egypt burials show traces of cancer Archaeologists have uncovered six cases of cancer while studying the bodies of ancient Egyptians who were buried long ago in the Dakhleh Oasis. The finds include a toddler with leukemia, a mummified man in his 50s with rectal cancer and individuals with cancer possibly caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).
Science 22 hours ago 2,200-year-old gold coin discovered in Egypt Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a 2,200-year-old gold coin depicting the ancient King Ptolemy III, an ancestor of the famed Cleopatra.
Science 22 hours ago Sprawling 3,300-year-old Egyptian tomb hides secrets of ancient war Archaeologists have discovered the sprawling, 3,300-year-old tomb of an army general named Iwrhya at the ancient Egyptian site of Saqqara.
Tech 22 hours ago King Tut mystery solved: No 'hidden chamber' in famous tomb, experts say Archaeologists have harnessed sophisticated radar scanning technology to disprove the contentious theory that secret rooms are hidden inside King Tutankhamun's burial chamber.
Science 22 hours ago This 3,000-year-old horse got a human-style burial ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ than 3,000 years ago in the Nile River Valley, a body was carefully prepared for ceremonial burial. It was wrapped in a shroud and placed in a tomb, surrounded by important objects that demonstrated its elevated status.
Science 22 hours ago Rare Roman discovery thrills experts: Emperor's marble head found at Egyptian temple site Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered an extremely rare marble head depicting the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
Science 22 hours ago This 4,000-year-old mummy just solved a century-old mystery If the F.B.I.'s scientists could extract DNA from the 4,000-year-old mummy, they would add a powerful tool to their forensics arsenal and also unlock a new way of deciphering Egypt’s ancient past https://t.co/a1em2dIpBG
Science 22 hours ago FBI cracks its oldest case of mysterious Egyptian mummy's head The FBI has cracked its oldest case after successfully extracting DNA from a 4,000-year-old mummy’s head, answering a centuries-old question to whom exactly it belonged.
Science 22 hours ago Amazing mummy discovery: 2,500-year-old Egyptian coffin was thought to be empty Experts in Australia have found the tattered remains of an ancient priestess in a 2,500-year-old Egyptian coffin that was long thought to be empty.
Science 22 hours ago Mysterious ancient artwork depicting female pharaoh found by accident A rare ancient artifact depicting the famous female pharaoh Hatshepsut has surfaced in the U.K., stunning experts.
