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Ancient pyramids of modern Sudan Martchan/Shutterstock Archaeologists have long assumed that ancient Egyptian pyramids are reserved for the wealthiest members of society, but analysis of burials…
Indeed, the horrifying expression on an Egyptian mummy’s face may be explained by a gruesome death. The mummy, whose remains were found in the ancient city…
Did Djoser’s Step Pyramid have hydraulic lifts? Peter Brown / Alamy The construction of ancient Egypt’s oldest pyramids may have involved water elevators capable of lifting…
Statue of the official Neferu and his wife at Abusir, Egypt Martin Fruz/Institute of Egyptology, Charles University, Czech Republic The ancient Egyptian scribes who wrote on…
Ancient Egyptian skull with a round tumorous lesion near the top of the head Tondini, Isidro, Camaros, 2024 Tiny markings on a 4,000-year-old skull suggest that…
Giza and the surrounding pyramids have presented fascinating puzzles for thousands of years. How did the ancient Egyptians move blocks of limestone weighing over a ton…
Ancient Egyptian papyrus scrolls can be damaged by fungi Paul Williams / Alamy Wasabi steam is powerful enough to kill fungi growing on painted papyrus pieces…