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1st-century Buddha statue from ancient Egypt indicates Buddhists lived there in Roman times
By Owen Jarus published
Buddhists lived in Egypt during Roman times, a 1st-century Buddha statue found in Berenike suggests.

Mystery of 'impossible' ancient Egyptian statue may be solved
By Owen Jarus published
The identities of a pharaoh and a nonroyal person in an "impossible" statue may have finally been deciphered.

3,300-year-old ancient Egyptian tombs and chapel with 'amazing' decorations unearthed at Saqqara
By Owen Jarus published
Newfound tombs from ancient Egypt at Saqqara include the burials of a temple overseer, royal treasury artist and an unknown individual.

Hidden contents of 6 ancient Egyptian coffins, sealed for thousands of years, revealed
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Scientists used neutron tomography to see inside six sealed ancient Egyptian coffins that were used to bury animals.

Severed hands buried in ancient Egyptian palace were likely 'trophies' exchanged for gold
By Owen Jarus published
Twelve severed hands found buried at an ancient Egyptian palace were likely cut from enemies and exchanged for gold in a ceremony known as "gold of honor," a new study finds.

Which ancient Egyptian dynasty ruled the longest?
By Owen Jarus published
The 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt, which reigned from about 1550 B.C. to 1292 B.C., was the longest lasting.

Who ruled ancient Egypt after King Tut died?
By Owen Jarus published
When the pharaoh Tutankhamun died young, his widow may have tried to remain on the Egyptian throne, ancient letters reveal.

2,000 mummified rams' heads were gifted to long-dead ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II
By Harry Baker published
Researchers have discovered a vast cranium collection that was likely left as an offering to Ramesses II, a much-loved pharaoh who died around 1,000 years before the skulls were embalmed.
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