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

Medicine & Technology Jun 20, 2024

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

May 30, 2024

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

May 13, 2024

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

May 06, 2024

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

Apr 29, 2024

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

Mar 13, 2024

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

Feb 13, 2024

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

Jan 25, 2024

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

Jan 10, 2024

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

Dec 06, 2023

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

Nov 06, 2023

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?

Oct 24, 2023

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

Oct 17, 2023

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

Sep 20, 2023

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

Jul 13, 2023

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