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Great Pyramid's hidden chamber set for re-scan
Jan 14, 2020Researchers from Japan will be conducting new scans in an effort to confirm the presence of a hidden chamber.
Why was Tesla obsessed with the pyramids ?
Dec 30, 2019Inventor and scientist Nikola Tesla had more than a passing interest in Egypt's archaeological wonders.
Ancient Egyptians really did wear head cones
Dec 15, 2019Archaeologists have discovered two skeletons wearing the head cones often depicted in ancient Egyptian art.
Egypt hints at 'mummified lion' discovery
Nov 17, 2019Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the mummy of a very large animal, most likely a lion or lioness.
Egyptian cat mummy has 3 tails and 5 hind legs
Nov 6, 2019New CT scans of an ancient mummified cat dating back 2,500 years have revealed something rather unexpected.
Ancient book fragments unearthed in Egypt
Nov 4, 2019Archaeologists have discovered the remains of what is thought to be one of the oldest books ever written.
Mammoths survived until just 4,000 years ago
Oct 10, 2019A population of woolly mammoths still roamed the Earth at the time the Egyptian pyramids were being built.
Lost 2,200-year-old temple discovered in Egypt
Oct 4, 2019Archaeologists have announced the discovery of an ancient temple linked to the pharaoh Ptolemy IV.
Ancient temple found in 'Egyptian Atlantis'
VIDEO Aug 5, 2019Archaeologists have made multiple discoveries within the submerged ruins of the Egyptian city of Heracleion.
Egypt opens unusual 'bent' pyramid to visitors
Jul 14, 2019The 4,600-year-old structure is thought to mark the transition between smooth and step-sided pyramids.
Controversial King Tut statue sells for $6M
Jul 5, 2019The ancient sculpture of King Tutankhamun went up for auction this week despite concerns over its legality.
Egypt's exotic canary yellow glass identified
May 16, 2019Scientists have finally determined the origins of a mysterious yellow glass found in the African desert.
4,500-year-old cemetery unearthed in Egypt
VIDEO May 6, 2019An ancient cemetery containing at least two sarcophagi has been discovered southeast of the Giza Pyramids.
Colorful 4,300-year-old tomb unveiled in Egypt
VIDEO Apr 15, 2019The L-shaped necropolis, which dates back to the Fifth Dynasty, was discovered near Saqqara last month.
Why do Egyptian statues have missing noses ?
Mar 19, 2019Tomb robbers may have deliberately defaced statues and artwork to prevent spirits from seeking revenge.
King Tut's tomb restoration finally complete
VIDEO Jan 24, 2019The decade-long process of restoring and reinforcing the 3,000-year-old tomb has finally been completed.
Dispute erupts over Egyptian pyramid stone
Jan 16, 2019Egypt has condemned plans to display a stone from the Great Pyramid of Giza at a museum in Edinburgh.
2,300-year-old fortress discovered in Egypt
Jan 4, 2019Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a fortress that once protected the ancient port of Berenike.
'One of a kind' tomb unearthed in Egypt
VIDEO Dec 16, 2018A remarkably well preserved 4,400-year-old tomb has been discovered in the ancient city of Saqqara.
4,500-year-old ramp system discovered in Egypt
Nov 1, 2018Unearthed in an alabaster quarry, the ramp may have been used by the builders of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
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