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Egyptian Conservators Restore King Tutankhamun's Treasures For New Museum
As a teenager, Eid Mertah would pore over books about King Tutankhamun, tracing hieroglyphs and dreaming of holding the boy pharaoh's golden mask in his hands.
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Gender Not Main Factor In Attacks On Egyptian Woman Pharaoh: Study
The legacy of one of ancient Egypt's most successful rulers, a rare female pharaoh who preceded Cleopatra by 1,500 years, was systematically erased by her stepson successor after her death.
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Deadly "Pharaoh's Curse" Fungus Can Help Fight Cancer, New Study Finds
The researchers studied many strains of Aspergillus flavus and found that they might contain more of the chemicals.
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Ancient Praise for Pharaoh Ramesses II Found on Paris Obelisk, Egyptologist Claims
A French Egyptologist says that he has discovered encrypted messages praising Pharaoh Ramesses the great as divinely chosen by the gods on the Luxor Obelisk in Paris. These hidden hieroglyphs, visible only from a specific angle, were allegedly meant for Egyptian nobility arriving at Luxor Temple during ancient rituals. While the discovery offers a...
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Tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II Discovered After 100 Years in Egypt
The tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II has been discovered west of the Valley of the Kings, marking the first such find in a century. While the burial chamber is mostly empty due to post-burial flooding, pottery inscribed with his name confirmed the tomb's ownership. Researchers are now investigating a possible second tomb where missing grave goods may ha...
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Brazil Court Blocks Couple's Chosen Baby Name To Prevent Bullying In Future
A Brazilian court has banned a couple, Catarina and Danillo Primola, from naming their newborn son Piye, after Egypt's first black pharaoh.
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Gen Z Traveller, Who's Been To 190 Countries, Calls Egypt "Most Annoying"
Egypt might be on the bucket list of numerous travellers fond of exploring the country's past and mythology. However, a Gen-Z travel influencer has raised eyebrows by calling the Land of the Pharaohs an overrated destination.
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100-Year-Old Mystery Of Pharaoh's Curse Finally Solved, Experts Claim
A study published in the Journal of Scientific Exploration by Ross Fellowes suggests concerning levels of radiation within King Tutankhamun's tomb.
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5,000-Year-Old Wine Discovered In Tomb Of Ancient Egyptian Queen
The discovery was made in Upper Egypt, about 10 km from the Nile River, by archaeologists from the University of Vienna.
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''Scent Of Eternity'': Scientists Recreate What Egyptian Mummies Smelled Like
Scientists have recreated a particular odour called the ''scent of eternity'' that was used during the mummification of a woman named Senetnay.
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In Pics: Coffin Of Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II Unvieled In Paris
The sarcophagus of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II was unveiled to reporters in Paris on Thursday following its rare journey outside of Egypt.
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Over 2,000 Mummified Sheep Heads Unearthed In Egypt Temple
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered more than 2,000 ancient mummified sheep heads left as offerings in a temple to the pharaoh Ramses II, the tourism and antiquities ministry said Sunday.
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Tunnel Found Beneath Egyptian Temple May Lead to Cleopatra's Tomb: Report
Archaeologist believes she has discovered the tomb of an Egyptian queen, which would be the "most important discovery of the twenty-first century."
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"Once-In-A-Lifetime" Discovery: Rameses II-Era Burial Cave Found in Israel
Israeli archaeologists on Sunday announced the "once-in-a-lifetime" discovery of a burial cave from the time of ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Rameses II, filled with dozens of pottery pieces and bronze artefacts.
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Game's Up: Egyptian Arrested For Taking Footballer's Place At Exam
A young Egyptian man scored an own goal by pretending to take a university exam for professional footballer Mostafa Mohamed, currently playing for the Pharaohs in the Africa Cup of Nations, state media said.
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Egyptian Conservators Restore King Tutankhamun's Treasures For New Museum
As a teenager, Eid Mertah would pore over books about King Tutankhamun, tracing hieroglyphs and dreaming of holding the boy pharaoh's golden mask in his hands.
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Gender Not Main Factor In Attacks On Egyptian Woman Pharaoh: Study
The legacy of one of ancient Egypt's most successful rulers, a rare female pharaoh who preceded Cleopatra by 1,500 years, was systematically erased by her stepson successor after her death.
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Deadly "Pharaoh's Curse" Fungus Can Help Fight Cancer, New Study Finds
The researchers studied many strains of Aspergillus flavus and found that they might contain more of the chemicals.
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Ancient Praise for Pharaoh Ramesses II Found on Paris Obelisk, Egyptologist Claims
A French Egyptologist says that he has discovered encrypted messages praising Pharaoh Ramesses the great as divinely chosen by the gods on the Luxor Obelisk in Paris. These hidden hieroglyphs, visible only from a specific angle, were allegedly meant for Egyptian nobility arriving at Luxor Temple during ancient rituals. While the discovery offers a...
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Tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II Discovered After 100 Years in Egypt
The tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II has been discovered west of the Valley of the Kings, marking the first such find in a century. While the burial chamber is mostly empty due to post-burial flooding, pottery inscribed with his name confirmed the tomb's ownership. Researchers are now investigating a possible second tomb where missing grave goods may ha...
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Brazil Court Blocks Couple's Chosen Baby Name To Prevent Bullying In Future
A Brazilian court has banned a couple, Catarina and Danillo Primola, from naming their newborn son Piye, after Egypt's first black pharaoh.
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Gen Z Traveller, Who's Been To 190 Countries, Calls Egypt "Most Annoying"
Egypt might be on the bucket list of numerous travellers fond of exploring the country's past and mythology. However, a Gen-Z travel influencer has raised eyebrows by calling the Land of the Pharaohs an overrated destination.
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100-Year-Old Mystery Of Pharaoh's Curse Finally Solved, Experts Claim
A study published in the Journal of Scientific Exploration by Ross Fellowes suggests concerning levels of radiation within King Tutankhamun's tomb.
-
5,000-Year-Old Wine Discovered In Tomb Of Ancient Egyptian Queen
The discovery was made in Upper Egypt, about 10 km from the Nile River, by archaeologists from the University of Vienna.
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''Scent Of Eternity'': Scientists Recreate What Egyptian Mummies Smelled Like
Scientists have recreated a particular odour called the ''scent of eternity'' that was used during the mummification of a woman named Senetnay.
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In Pics: Coffin Of Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II Unvieled In Paris
The sarcophagus of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II was unveiled to reporters in Paris on Thursday following its rare journey outside of Egypt.
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Over 2,000 Mummified Sheep Heads Unearthed In Egypt Temple
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered more than 2,000 ancient mummified sheep heads left as offerings in a temple to the pharaoh Ramses II, the tourism and antiquities ministry said Sunday.
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Tunnel Found Beneath Egyptian Temple May Lead to Cleopatra's Tomb: Report
Archaeologist believes she has discovered the tomb of an Egyptian queen, which would be the "most important discovery of the twenty-first century."
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"Once-In-A-Lifetime" Discovery: Rameses II-Era Burial Cave Found in Israel
Israeli archaeologists on Sunday announced the "once-in-a-lifetime" discovery of a burial cave from the time of ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Rameses II, filled with dozens of pottery pieces and bronze artefacts.
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Game's Up: Egyptian Arrested For Taking Footballer's Place At Exam
A young Egyptian man scored an own goal by pretending to take a university exam for professional footballer Mostafa Mohamed, currently playing for the Pharaohs in the Africa Cup of Nations, state media said.
