Ancient Simpsons? Archaeologists Find Depiction Similar to Famous Sitcom Character in Sarcophagus of Egyptian Mummy From 3,500 Years Ago

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.20.2024 01:07 AM

The depiction of the coffin's inner lid apparently looks like that of Marge Simpson from the famous sitcom. Read to learn more.

Sarcophagus of Ramses the Great Discovered Over 3,000 Years After the Pharaoh's Death

05.30.2024 21:18 PM

The sarcophagus of Ramses the Great was found after re-examining a granite burial under a religious center. Read to learn more.

Mysterious Underground 'Anomaly' Discovered by Archaeologists in Ancient Egyptian Cemetery Close to Iconic Complex of Pyramids of Giza

05.13.2024 22:20 PM

The archaeologists surveyed a flat and vacant area in the Western Cemetery near the Pyramids of Giza that was void of tombs. Read to learn more.

Royal Rest House? Archaeologists Find Fortified Mud-Brick Structure That Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt Could Have Used For Retreat During Military Campaigns

05.06.2024 00:00 AM

Archaeologists have discovered what could have been a royal rest house used by King Thutmose III. Read to learn more.

Pharaoh's Curse Unlocked? Scientists Claim To Have Cracked the Mystery of What Killed Over 20 People Who Opened the Tomb of King Tut in 1922

04.29.2024 00:26 AM

Several people who opened the tomb of King Tutankhamun ended up dying, making people think of "Pharaoh's curse." Read to learn more.

Top Half of Ramesses II Pharaoh Statue Found by Archaeologists, Unraveling a Long-Standing Mystery

03.13.2024 23:20 PM

Researchers were able to find the upper part of a statue of pharaoh Ramesses II. Read to learn more.

3,500-Year-Old Skeleton of a Woman With Rheumatoid Arthritis Discovered in Aswan, Oldest Known Case in Ancient Egypt

02.13.2024 07:10 AM

Evidence of rheumatoid arthritis was found for the first time in human remains from ancient Egypt. Find out more about it in this article.

Geometric Miracle Tunnel 13 Meters Below the Ground, Found While Archaeologists Search For Cleopatra's Lost Tomb

01.25.2024 23:20 PM

While searching for Cleopatra's lost tomb, archaeologists were able to uncover a tunnel in the ancient ruined city of Taposiris Magna. Read to learn more.

Newly Unearthed Tombs in Saqqara Found To Contain Childlike Harpocrates Statue, Ancient Egyptian Mummy Masks, Carved Stone Slab

01.10.2024 22:08 PM

Archaeologists were able to unearth unique tombs and artifacts in Saqqara, with the findings including mummy masks and a statue of a childlike Greek deity. Read to learn more.

Sacred Baboons of Ancient Egypt May Have Suffered From Bad Diet, Lack of Sunlight, Poor Conditions When They Were Alive, Study Suggests

12.06.2023 21:26 PM

Among the 36 discovered and examined baboon remains from Gabbanat el-Qurud, only four were found have good health. Read to learn more.

Sphinx From Ancient Egypt Could Have Been Built From Wind-Eroded Natural Rock Feature, Study Reveals

11.06.2023 00:02 AM

The new study claims that the natural rock feature where the iconic Sphinx was built could have had a sphinx-like appearance. Read to learn more.

Ancient Baboon Mummy Origins Discovered in Egypt; Why Were These Animals Mummified?

10.24.2023 23:13 PM

As there are no wild baboons living in Egypt today and there is no evidence that suggests that these primates lived in ancient Egypt, the origins of ancient mummified baboons have remained a mystery. Read to learn more.

Deadly Venomous Snakes Flourished in Ancient Egypt's Favorable Humid Climate, Unveiling Fascinating Insights

10.17.2023 04:49 AM

The Brooklyn Papyrus reveals insights into venomous snakes of ancient Egypt, including diverse species descriptions. Continue reading to learn more.

Ancient Egyptian Sunken Underwater Temple Found To Hold Extraordinary Treasures and Secrets

09.20.2023 22:15 PM

The archaeologists found gold jewelry, silver ritual instuments, and alabaster containers inside the ancient Egyptian sunken underwater temple. Read to learn more.

Ancient Egyptian Portrait Blunder: X-Rays Reveal Surprising Interpretation of Pharaoh Ramesses II's Tomb Painting

07.13.2023 02:03 AM

X-rays uncover enigmatic secrets in ancient Egyptian necropolis artwork, exposing the artistic missteps in a tomb painting depicting royalty. Read the article to learn more

Silver of Ancient Egyptian Queen's Bracelets Found To Originate From Greece; Findings Shed Light on Prehistoric Trade Networks

06.02.2023 03:39 AM

A recent analysis of the bracelets belonging to an ancient Egyptian queen sheds light on the prehistoric trade networks shared by ancient Egypt and Greece. Read to learn more.

How Did King Tutankhamun Look Like? Scientists Perform Incredible Facial Reconstruction of the Egyptian Pharaoh

05.31.2023 23:34 PM

The facial reconstruction revealed that the late king looked more like a young teenage student rather than a man full of political responsibilities. Read to learn more.

Ancient Mummified Egyptian Children Show Signs of Anemia, Malnutrition, Growth Defects

05.17.2023 00:02 AM

Seven out of 21 mummified children in Egypt exhibited signs of anemia. Read to learn more. A new study on 21 ancient mummified Egyptian children shows that these children could have widely suffered from anemia and may have experienced other health problems, including growth defects and malnutrition.

Ancient Worship: Bird Remains in Prehistoric Temple of Isis Suggest Ancient Romans May Have Offered These Creatures as Sacrifices to the Goddess

05.16.2023 23:35 PM

The archaeologists found remains of a turtle dove, a goose, and at least eight chickens, among other animal remains. Read to learn more.

Prehistoric Buddha Statue Unearthed in Ancient Egyptian Port City; New Find Sheds Light on Rome and India's Trade Relationship

05.02.2023 23:37 PM

During the Roman era, some Indians who lived in Alexandria could have been practising Buddhism. Read to learn more.

3,300-year-old Ancient Egyptian Chapel, Tombs Found in Historic Saqqara

04.23.2023 21:33 PM

One of the largest tombs that were recently found in Saqqara belonged to Panehsy, the ancient overseer of the Amun temple. Read to learn more.