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Rock art hints at the origins of Egyptian kings
A rock art panel near Aswan, Egypt, may depict a rare example of an elite individual from the First Dynasty, shedding light ...
Scientists Sequence First Genome From Ancient Egypt, Revealing 4,800-Year-Old Secrets
The first full ancient Egyptian genome reveals ancestry from both North Africa and Mesopotamia. The individual likely worked ...
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Belgium Returns 3,000-Year-Old Wooden Sarcophagus to Egypt After a Decade
After nearly 10 years in custody, Belgian authorities have officially returned an ancient wooden sarcophagus to Egypt. The ...
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In Egypt, archaeologists have discovered the country’s largest ancient city, dating back 3,400 years. It has been nicknamed the ‘Egyptian Pompeii’!
In Luxor, Egypt, a ‘lost city of gold’ is gradually revealing the story of its construction and sudden abandonment more than 3,000 years ago. Its remains could reveal more about the troubled years of ...
5,000-Year-Old Rock Carving Is Among the Oldest Known Depictions of an Ancient Egyptian Ruler
An ancient rock engraving in the Lower Nile Valley may offer a rare glimpse into the origin of Egyptian kings. The art panel ...
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Ancient Egypt’s oldest genome reveals surprising ancestry mix
Researchers sequenced ancient Egyptian DNA from a 4,500-year-old skeleton, revealing genetic links between early Egypt and ...
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4 legendary battles from Ancient Egypt
Warfare was a way of life for many Ancient Egyptian pharaohs. A new Sky HISTORY series sees why several of their battles are considered the stuff of legend.