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A 'Fourth Pyramid' Rises: Inside Egypt's New Grand Museum
Near the ancient Pyramids of Giza just outside Cairo, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is gearing up for a lavish opening on Saturday after two decades of delays.
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Egypt's Biggest Ever Museum Opens In November. Here's Why It Belongs To Your 2025 Travel List
GEM is being hailed as the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilisation, with over 50,000 artefacts chronicling the grandeur of ancient Egypt.
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Woman Who Stole 2,400-Year-Old Greek Relic Returns It After 50 Years
The woman contacted the officials at the University of Munster, Germany, who helped arrange the return of the item to Greece.
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Tourist Caught Stealing Stones From Pompeii Archaeological Site, Where Theft Is Believed To Bring A Curse
If convicted, the tourist could face up to six years in prison and a maximum fine of 1,500 euros (approximately Rs 1.5 lakh).
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"Very Rare": 10th Century Viking Burial Site Discovered In Denmark
In an accidental find, a 10th-century burial site believed to have belonged to a Viking noble family has been discovered in northern Denmark, packed with a "spectacular" trove of ancient objects, a museum announced Tuesday.
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Ancient Xiaohe Burials Uncovered: Boat Coffins, Cattle Symbols, and More
Buried in China’s Tarim Basin desert, the Bronze Age Xiaohe culture left behind boat-shaped coffins, cattle artefacts, and mysterious upright poles. Archaeologist Dr. Gino Caspari’s new analysis suggests these symbols represent a mirrored afterlife and a water-centric worldview.
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Toddler Discovers 3,800-Year-Old Egyptian Treasure During Family Outing In Israel
Three-year-old Ziv Nitzan stumbled upon the 3,800-year-old scarab amulet during a trip with family to the archaeological site of Tel Azekah.
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Humans Survived In "Uninhabitable' Ice Age Climate 25,000 Years Ago: Study
The researchers unearthed 427 artefacts, including stone tools and the first ochre pieces- the red-coloured rock used in ancient art- ever discovered in Tibet.
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Greece To Open Museum Of Ancient Undersea Treasures
A new museum showcasing thousands of ancient archaeological artefacts found at sea will open next year at the Greek port of Piraeus near Athens, officials said on Monday.
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Archaeologists Find Roman Artefacts in Spain’s Cova De Les Dones Cave
Archaeologists have discovered Roman-era inscriptions and a corroded coin inside Spain’s Cova de les Dones cave. The artefacts, dating back nearly 1,900 years, suggest the cave was used for ritual offerings. Previous research indicates human activity in the cave for thousands of years, with Iron Age ceramics and over 110 prehistoric paintings doc...
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A 'Fourth Pyramid' Rises: Inside Egypt's New Grand Museum
Near the ancient Pyramids of Giza just outside Cairo, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is gearing up for a lavish opening on Saturday after two decades of delays.
-
Egypt's Biggest Ever Museum Opens In November. Here's Why It Belongs To Your 2025 Travel List
GEM is being hailed as the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilisation, with over 50,000 artefacts chronicling the grandeur of ancient Egypt.
-
Woman Who Stole 2,400-Year-Old Greek Relic Returns It After 50 Years
The woman contacted the officials at the University of Munster, Germany, who helped arrange the return of the item to Greece.
-
Tourist Caught Stealing Stones From Pompeii Archaeological Site, Where Theft Is Believed To Bring A Curse
If convicted, the tourist could face up to six years in prison and a maximum fine of 1,500 euros (approximately Rs 1.5 lakh).
-
"Very Rare": 10th Century Viking Burial Site Discovered In Denmark
In an accidental find, a 10th-century burial site believed to have belonged to a Viking noble family has been discovered in northern Denmark, packed with a "spectacular" trove of ancient objects, a museum announced Tuesday.
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Ancient Xiaohe Burials Uncovered: Boat Coffins, Cattle Symbols, and More
Buried in China’s Tarim Basin desert, the Bronze Age Xiaohe culture left behind boat-shaped coffins, cattle artefacts, and mysterious upright poles. Archaeologist Dr. Gino Caspari’s new analysis suggests these symbols represent a mirrored afterlife and a water-centric worldview.
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Toddler Discovers 3,800-Year-Old Egyptian Treasure During Family Outing In Israel
Three-year-old Ziv Nitzan stumbled upon the 3,800-year-old scarab amulet during a trip with family to the archaeological site of Tel Azekah.
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Humans Survived In "Uninhabitable' Ice Age Climate 25,000 Years Ago: Study
The researchers unearthed 427 artefacts, including stone tools and the first ochre pieces- the red-coloured rock used in ancient art- ever discovered in Tibet.
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Greece To Open Museum Of Ancient Undersea Treasures
A new museum showcasing thousands of ancient archaeological artefacts found at sea will open next year at the Greek port of Piraeus near Athens, officials said on Monday.
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Archaeologists Find Roman Artefacts in Spain’s Cova De Les Dones Cave
Archaeologists have discovered Roman-era inscriptions and a corroded coin inside Spain’s Cova de les Dones cave. The artefacts, dating back nearly 1,900 years, suggest the cave was used for ritual offerings. Previous research indicates human activity in the cave for thousands of years, with Iron Age ceramics and over 110 prehistoric paintings doc...
