Egyptian
Researcher Unearths Seven Cryptic Inscriptions on Paris’ Ancient Egyptian Obelisk
Paris’ 3,000-Year-Old Luxor Obelisk Reveals Hidden Messages For nearly two centuries, Paris’ Place de la Concorde has showcased a stunning relic of ancient Egypt: the 75-foot-tall Luxor Obelisk. Carved from red granite over 3,000 years ago under Pharaoh Ramses II, this monument was gifted to France in the 1830s and erected in 1836. Once part […]
3,400-Year-Old Egyptian Town Linked to Tutankhamun’s Father Unearthed by Archaeologists
Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Egyptian Town Linked to King Tut’s Father Archaeologists have discovered a “major” ancient Egyptian town at Kom el-Nugus, near Alexandria, likely built during the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten, father of Tutankhamun. The settlement, dating to the 18th Dynasty (c. 1550–1292 BC), challenges previous assumptions that the site was only occupied from the […]
"Mohamed Salah’s £375k Liverpool Deal Ends Saga as Owners Break Rule for ‘Egyptian King’."
Mohamed Salah Signs New Two-Year Liverpool Deal, Ends Exit Speculation (Word count: ~650) [Image: Salah holding a Liverpool scarf at Anfield with caption: "Mohamed Salah celebrates his new contract, aiming to extend his legacy at Liverpool."] Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah has ended months of speculation by signing a lucrative two-year contract extension worth £375,000 per […]
Ancient Skeletons Unearthed in Egyptian Pyramids May Rewrite Iconic Structures’ History
Ancient Pyramid Burials Challenge Egyptian Elite Narrative Scientists have uncovered skeletons in Egyptian-style pyramids at Tombos, Sudan, revealing that these monumental tombs weren’t exclusive to elites. The remains, dating to Egypt’s conquest of Nubia (circa 1500 BC), show signs of physically demanding labor, suggesting non-elite individuals were buried alongside nobility. This discovery challenges long-held assumptions […]
Long-Lost 3,700-Year-Old Egyptian Pharaoh’s Tomb Unearthed, Revealing Ancient Secrets
Ancient Tomb and Roman Workshop Unearthed in Egypt’s Abydos Archaeologists uncover clues about a mysterious dynasty and Roman-era industry. A royal tomb dating back 3,700 years has been discovered in Egypt’s Abydos region, shedding light on the enigmatic Abydos Dynasty (1700–1600 BC). Located at the foot of the sacred Mountain of Anubis, the burial site—void […]
British Egyptologist Unveils Largest Ancient Egyptian Discovery Since Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Discovery of Thutmose II’s Tomb Ends Century-Long Search (Images: 1. Piers Litherland at the site; 2. Depiction of Thutmose II; 3. Tomb entrance; 4. Howard Carter in 1922) A century after Howard Carter’s groundbreaking discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, archaeologists have finally uncovered another long-lost pharaonic burial site. Led by Scottish Egyptologist Piers Litherland, […]
Deciphering Ancient Egyptian Mummies’ Aroma: Notes of Cheese, Vomit, and Urine Unveiled
The Enduring Scent of Egyptian Mummies: A Mix of Spices and Decay Centuries after their preparation, Egyptian mummies still emit a complex blend of aromas—woodsy, spicy, and sweet—lingering remnants of the scented oils and waxes used to preserve them for the afterlife. However, modern analyses reveal less pleasant undertones, including hints of cheese, vomit, and […]