36 New Tombs With 30 to 40 Mummies Each Discovered in Aswan City in Egypt; Burials Contain Mummified Families Who Could Have Died Due to Infectious Disease

Medicine & Technology Jun 27, 2024

They found several mummified families in the tombs, noting that they could have died due to an infection. Read to learn more.

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

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.

4,000-Year-Old Snake-Shaped Artifact May Have Been Used for Ancient Ritual Purposes Unearthed in Taiwan

Feb 19, 2024

Archaeologists unearthed a snake artifact within the Guanyin District in western Taoyuan City. Continue reading to know the full story.

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.

Genghis Khan Descendants: How Many People Are Related to the Former Khagan of the Mongol Empire?

Nov 16, 2023

Genghis Khan's DNA still lives today, as he reportedly has about 16 million descendants today. Continue reading to learn more.

Richly Decorated Ancient Egyptian Tomb With Snake Bite Protection Spell Unearthed in Archaeological Site of Abusir

Nov 05, 2023

Archaeologists unearthed a "richly decorated" tomb that belonged to a previously unknown dignitary in Prague. Continue reading to learn more.

2,200-Year-Old Temple in Egypt Reveals Painting That Depicts Ancient New Year’s Celebrations

Oct 27, 2023

A restoration work at the Temple of Esna in Egypt unveiled an ancient painting of the gods depicted at a New Year’s scene. Continue reading the article to find out 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.

Forgotten Female Egyptian Ruler? Archaeologists Excavate Extravagant Burial Site of a Powerful Woman Who May Have Ruled Egypt

Oct 20, 2023

Questions regarding the ancient Egyptian queen's influence and status are still at the center of several research efforts. Read to learn more.

Pyramid of Sahure Found To Contain Hidden Chambers 200 Years After Egyptologist Predicted Their Existence

Oct 20, 2023

While an Egyptologist suspected nearly 200 years ago that there may be hidden chambers inside the Pyramid of Sahure, this was only confirmed recently. 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.