Category: Ancient

THE discovery of a previously unknown tomb of a Queen of ancient Egypt could foreshadow a worrying future for Earth, if the archaeologist who found it is correct. The burial chamber of Khentkaus III, a royal leader of the Old Kingdom, was discovered in the necropolis of Abusir, southwest of Cairo, some 650 feet from…

EGYPT and Mars could share an unlikely link, according to outrageous claims made by two researchers who suggest they a have a “common ancestry that links the Face on Mars and Giza’s Great Sphinx together”. Two researchers claim in a book that there is a link between Mars and Earth using NASA’s original photograph of…

AN EGYPT enthusiast has dropped a compelling theory as to why the ancient civilisation built the iconic monuments, a documentary revealed. How the pyramids in ancient Egypt were built thousands of years ago has always been a question for many scientists. However, an American author revealed a compelling theory that could cast light on why the…

A stunning pink gate dating back nearly 3,000 years has been moved from north Cairo to a new museum near the famed pyramids in Giza. Egypt’s Antiquities Ministry says it has moved a gate (pictured) dating back nearly 3,000 years from north Cairo to a new museum near the famed pyramids in Giza The gate…

The construction of the ancient pyramids has long been one of history’s most captivating mysteries. These monumental structures, primarily found in Egypt, continue to fascinate researchers, historians, and the general public alike. Despite extensive studies and theories, the precise methods used to build these architectural marvels remain shrouded in enigma. The Great Pyramid of Giza,…

Exploring the vast expanses of Egypt’s remote desert has unveiled remarkable treasures, sparking awe and fascination among adventurers and historians alike. The discoveries made in these arid landscapes offer glimpses into ancient civilizations and their rich cultural һeгіtаɡe. The remote desert of Egypt holds a wealth of secrets, waiting to be ᴜпeагtһed by intrepid explorers…

Excavation of prehistoric city offers glimpse into ancient living near Jerusalem (Photo: Antiquities Authority) The 9,000-year-old metropolis — pre-dating both Britain’s Stonehenge and ancient Egypt’s pyramids — was uncovered during a survey before the construction of a new highway, is one of the biggest ever found, the Israel Antiquities Authority said on Tuesday. The team…

CONE-SHAPED headgear worn by Ancient Egyptians 3,000 years ago has been found by archaeologists. The wax accessory jutted from the top of the head and is believed to have been worn to “purify” the wearer before they journeyed to the afterlife. This woman died 3,300 years ago corpse was found with the remains of a…

Ancient Egyptian embalmers used at least three different recipes to mummify the head.(Supplied: Nikola Nevenov) The recipe is based on the analysis of traces of ingredients found on funerary pots excavated from an ancient embalming workshop at Saqqara near the pyramid of King Unas south of Cairo. Each pot was inscribed with specific instructions on how…

The cheese was found as a white mass in a broken jar.(Supplied: University of Catania and Cairo University) Aged cheeses might have an appeal but a 3,200-year-old sample of the popular dairy product found in Egypt may be just a little too old — and diseased — for even the most dedicated cheese connoisseurs. The…