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Evidence of 2,200-year-old hallucinogenic ritual found in Egyptian vase depicting dwarf god
By Owen Jarus published
An analysis of ancient residues left on a vase depicting the Egyptian deity Bes reveals it may have been used to reenact a myth.
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Rare tomb from Egypt's Middle Kingdom holds a wealth of jewelry and several generations of the same family
By Owen Jarus published
A rare discovery of a tomb from ancient Egypt's Middle Kingdom near Luxor may hold several generations from a single family.
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The 3,300-year-old ancient Egyptian statue of Ramesses II said to have inspired Percy Shelley's 'Ozymandias'
By Tom Metcalfe published
This statue of an Egyptian pharaoh is said to have inspired the English poet Shelley to write his famous poem "Ozymandias."
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'Extraordinary' burial of ancient Egyptian governor's daughter discovered in a coffin within another coffin
By Owen Jarus published
Archaeologists have discovered a 4,000-year-old tomb that belonged to an ancient Egyptian governor's daughter.
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3,200-year-old ancient Egyptian barracks contains sword inscribed with 'Ramesses II'
By Owen Jarus published
The newfound barracks may have been built partly because the Libyans were becoming a growing threat to ancient Egypt.
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Ancient Egyptian head cones: Mysterious headgear that could be related to sensuality and fertility rituals
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Archaeologists remain uncertain about the purpose of these head cones, but it appears that ancient Egyptians associated them with "sensuality, sexuality and related notions."
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Ancient Egyptians used so much copper, they polluted the harbor near the pyramids, study finds
By Evan Howell, Eos.org published
New geoarchaeological research shows that metalworking in ancient Egypt led to significant contamination in a nearby port.
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'Everything we found shattered our expectations': Archaeologists discover 1st astronomical observatory from ancient Egypt
By Reham Atya published
This first ancient Egyptian observatory discovered in modern times showcases advanced knowledge of astronomy and its profound link to the Egyptians' spiritual and ritualistic practices.
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