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Archaeologists unearth five ancient tombs on Luxor's west bank
Collection of tombs from Egypt's turbulent Third Intermediate Period are found in King Amenhotep II's funerary complex by Italian...
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I once saw an estimate that around 70% still lay undiscovered under the sand, but I reckon the future will be with the use of satelite imagery and Geophysics to locate and map the whole country then...
CT scans show brain removal tool in mummy's skull
Posted by TANNAncient, ArchaeoHeritage, Archaeology, Breakingnews, Egypt, Greater Middle East, Near East 12:00 PM
A brain-removal tool used by...
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Although I'm no medical expert, I have watched several programmes that cover this technique having been used in many other societies in antiquity so it is not unique to Egypt. The common consensus...
Cairo's landmark Egyptian Museum to receive facelift
First phase of planned development project will see Halls 32 and 37 - both devoted to Old Kingdom antiquities - thoroughly cleaned and revamped;...
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Kewl - wonder if they'll wait 'til all the activity in Tahrir settles down?
Something else I've discovered during my researches over the past years is that Thutmose IV wasn't the father of Amenhotep III, he was that king's son. Thought I should put that on record here to see...
The tomb of Egypt's King Ramses II's son open to public
The royal tomb of the 19th dynasty King Merenptah in Luxor’s west bank is officially open to public
Nevine El-Aref from Luxor, Friday 30 Nov...
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You are not alone on that one Kiya, when we visited it I really thought that Mrs H was going to have to be carried out, the guardian was fanning her with a piece of cardboard all the way back out....
Egyptian princess's tomb from 2500 BC uncovered
From: AFP November 03, 2012 6:16AM
EGYPT'S antiquities minister announced overnight the discovery of a princess's tomb dating from the fifth dynasty...
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Interesting! And quite might and could be on TV here. The cable guy just got me hooked up a couple days ago and apparently I get mega channels (even though I opted out of getting Movies). I'm really...
Security services seized on Thursday stolen artifacts in Cairo, Giza and Sharqiya.
Four people are suspected of attempting to...
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Wonder where they got them? Who authenticated them? And who would buy alleged 'real, veritable, honest to goodness artifacts' out of an apartment in Maadi?
Hibis Temple is back on Egypt's tourist path
Hibis Temple, the best preserved temple in the Western Desert, is to be officially reopened to the public Sunday in a ceremony to be attended by Prime...
After a 10-year-break, Khafre's pyramid and 6 royal tombs open on Giza plateau
Following years of arduous efforts by scientists to rehabilitate Egypt's middle pyramid and tombs first discovered in...
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Always good news to see something new being opened, it may attract a few more visitors. I have never understood the logic of all those tour buses being allowed to park so near the the Great Pyramid,...
Saqqara pyramid in danger as restorations halt over financial woes
Al-Masry Al-Youm
Mon, 01/10/2012 - 15:15
Renovations at Egypt’s oldest pyramid in Saqqara have halted because the Antiquities...
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It is unfortunate that there isn't sufficient coffers to finish restorations. You'd like to think that if 'tourism' to 'see' the pyramids is what is bringing in your $$$ you'd kinda like to keep 'em...
Medieval citadel on Sinai island to open to tourists
The defensive citadel built by medieval ruler Saladin on Pharaoh Island, close to Taba, has recently been restored
Nevine El-Aref , Friday 28 Sep...
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Wow! Spooky! I was only thinking of you two days ago, Mirry, wondering how you are and what you are doing! Welcome back. ;) :hi2:
Fascinating to archaeology lovers. Not in Egypt, but there is a connection...
Need a filling? Stone Age dentists knew their beeswax
September 20, 2012 - 7:00AM
AUSTRALIAN scientists have helped...
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ReallY? Stingless bees? WOWWWWWW............they sure 'sting' here! I'm not quite allergic in that I don't (or at least have not yet) gone into anaphalactic shock but it can take me 2 to 3 weeks to...
What specialised websites do you recommend for learning about and keeping up-to-date with new discoveries/knowledge on Egypt's ancient history/archaeology ?
At last, the Serapeum is to re-open! I have wanted to see this since childhood! :cheer:
Mereuka's, which I have seen twice on early visits (excavated by Aussies from Macquarie University, Sydney),...
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It must be coming up around 4 years now, mainly due to family commitments, but also a lack of inspiration. I have visited many times and done most of the available sites and museums plus a few more...
Ancient Egyptian coffin lid belonging to unidentified Sixteenth Dynasty nobleman will be returned to Egypt from Israel following year of negotiations
Nevine El-Aref , Wednesday 29 Aug 2012
After...
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In fact, Dayan looted Serabit el Khadem in 1956 and in 1969. In the earlier one (actually three visits) he made off with: an inscribed stele, a large obelisk and a few more pieces. The stele, damaged...
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