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Discover the Aromas of Ancient Egyptian Mummies, From Orange Peels to Pine to Incense
A new, first-of-its-kind analysis of the scents of nine mummies detected woody, spicy, herbal and rancid notes, among other ...
Nubian kings ruled Egypt for less than 100 years. Their influence lasted centuries.
Once vassals to pharaohs, the Kushite kings of Nubia took control of Egypt for almost a century. Embracing Egyptian rituals, ...
Workers Who Built Egypt's Giza Pyramids Received Beer Rations — But Amount Is Uncertain
A claim that they received 4 to 5 liters of beer a day has appeared in social media posts, popular articles and books for ...
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$1.2B Grand Egyptian Museum housing Egypt’s most precious relics will finally open on this date
The Grand Egyptian Museum spans an astonishing 500,000 square meters, twice the size of the Louvre Museum in Paris.
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History of Early Palestine - Ancient Civilizations
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Ancient Civilizations continues with an episode on history ...
Want a Million Dollars? Get Busy Deciphering This Ancient Script.
A prize offered by an Indian state leader is intended to shed light on a Bronze Age civilization — and settle a cultural ...