First words decoded from burnt scrolls that haven’t been read in nearly 2,000 years
This week, explore decoded words from charred ancient scrolls, meet heroic frog daddies, see Grand Canyon-size lunar features ...
Nubian kings ruled Egypt for less than 100 years. Their influence lasted centuries.
Once vassals to pharaohs, the Kushite kings of Nubia took control of Egypt for almost a century. Embracing Egyptian rituals, ...
Archaeologists Find Remains of Six-Fingered Shaman in Ancient Grave
Experts say the discovery "opens a window into the spiritual world of communities that lived approximately 10,000 years ago.” ...
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6 Of The Most Memorable Ways To Experience The Pyramids Of Giza In Egypt
Explore unforgettable ways to experience Egypt's Pyramids of Giza, from marathons and skydiving to art exhibitions, for a ...
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Ancient artifacts unearthed in Iraq shed light on hidden history of Mesopotamia
Researchers made the new discoveries during field work at the Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan. The research provides insights into regional heritage and fills gaps in knowledge about how ancient ...
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A Five-Pound Hunk of the World’s Oldest Known Synthesized Pigment Was Found in Nero’s Palace
The discovery might illuminate the link between the blue pigment's ancient Egyptian roots and its rediscovery by Renaissance ...
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Bright blue chunk found in Rome turns out to be rare 2,000-year-old material. See it
Photo from the Colosseum Archaeological Park Archaeologists also uncovered several of the ancient workshop’s products, including a rare chunk of Egyptian blue pigment. This type of artificial ...
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Is Egyptian Zodiac Signs: Exploring Ancient Egyptian Astrology
Egyptian zodiac signs originate from ancient Egyptian astrology, often linked to the deities and their influence on life. Nick Brundle Photography / Getty Images ...
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What Did Ancient Egyptians Believe About Death and Afterlife?
Ancient Egyptians believed strongly in the afterlife. Wall painting depicting Osiris (sitting) at Seti I Chapel, the temple at Abydos. Credit: Amice M.Calverley, Alan Gardiner, 1935 CC BY-SA 3.0 The ...
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Researchers Uncover Scribes of Ancient Pharaohs That Used Advanced Inks Containing Copper 2000 Years Ago
Researchers Uncover Scribes of Ancient Pharaohs That Used Advanced Inks Containing Copper 2000 Years Ago A team of international researchers collaborated on a project that examined the black ink used ...
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What Was the Population of Ancient Greece?
Population of ancient Greece, Men weighing merchandise, side B of an Attic black-figure amphora. Credit: Marie-Lan Nguyen Wikimedia Commons CC BY 2.5 Estimating the population of ancient Greece is a ...