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10 times ancient Egyptian discoveries awed us in 2022
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
From mummies with gold-plated tongues to a pyramid built for a previously unknown queen, here are 10 spectacular discoveries about ancient Egypt from 2022.
Protective gold idols and 'rejuvenating' amulets found in ancient Egyptian burials
By Owen Jarus published
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered about 20 ancient burials, some of which contain gold idols fashioned to look like the deities Isis, Bastet and Horus.
Egyptian ring featuring 'god of fun' discovered in ancient burial
By Owen Jarus published
A mysterious burial from ancient Egypt contains gold jewelry, including three rings — one featuring the Bes, the god of fun — and a necklace.
Ancient Egyptian 'masterpiece' is so realistic, researchers identified the exact bird species it depicts
By Owen Jarus published
An ancient Egyptian painting is so detailed, researchers can determine which species of birds were featured in it.
Ancient mummy portraits and rare Isis-Aphrodite idol discovered in Egypt
By Owen Jarus published
For the first time in 50 years, archaeologists have discovered Fayum mummy portraits at an ancient Egyptian site.
Gold tongues found in 2,000-year-old mummies in Egypt
By Owen Jarus published
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered several ancient mummies with gold tongues, which were thought to help transform the deceased into divine beings.
Tomb aligned with winter solstice sunrise excavated in Egypt
By Owen Jarus published
An ancient tomb whose chapel was oriented toward the sunrise on the winter solstice may be the oldest of its kind in Egypt.
Ancient Egyptian mummification was never intended to preserve bodies, new exhibit reveals
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
It's long been believed that mummification was meant to preserve the dead. It turns out that notion is dead wrong.
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