A Non-Destructive Method for Analyzing Ancient Egyptian Embalming Materials
Ancient Egyptian mummies have many tales to tell, but unlocking their secrets without destroying delicate remains is challenging.
Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Analytical Chemistry have found...
Evidence of Oldest Gynaecological Treatment on Record, Performed in Ancient Egypt 4,000 Years Ago
Scientists from the Universities of Granada and Jaén are studying the physical evidence found in the mummified remains of a woman who suffered severe trauma to the pelvis in 1878–1797 BC, linking them to a medical treatment described in various Egyptian medical papyri of the time
Inks Containing Lead Were Likely Used as Drier on Ancient Egyptian Papyri
Analysing 12 ancient Egyptian papyri fragments with X-ray microscopy, University of Copenhagen researchers were surprised to find previously unknown lead compounds in both red and black inks and suggest they were used for their drying properties rather than as a pigment.
Influences from Gandhara & Interior of Africa in Ancient Temple on the Red Sea in Egypt
Archaeologists excavating a temple in the port of Berenice Troglodytica have discovered stone heads imitating sculptures from Gandhara and the depths of Africa.
Wild Birds as Offerings to the Egyptian Gods
Millions of ibis and birds of prey mummies, sacrificed to the Egyptian gods Horus, Ra or Thoth, have been discovered in the necropolises of the Nile Valley.
Buhen – The Sunken Egyptian Fortress
Buhen was an ancient Egyptian settlement and fortress, located on the West bank of the Nile in present-day Sudan.
Ancient Animal Burials in Egypt Were Monkeys Imported as Pets from India
Remains of monkey burials in an ancient animal cemetery in the Red Sea port of Berenice in Egypt, were imported as pets from India 2000 years ago.
Desert Resources Contributed to Rise of Ancient Egyptian Civilisation
Archaeologists suggest that the natural raw materials transported from the Libyan Desert in the west, and the much smaller Arabian Desert in the east contributed to the rise of the Egyptian Civilisation.
Ancient Egyptian Embossed Blocks of Ramesses II Discovered
Archaeologists conducting a rescue project have discovered several embossed stone blocks and statues from the reign of King Ramses II and Egypt’s Coptic era.
Chemical Analysis Reveals Egypt Was a Multi-Cultural Hub For Centuries
The Hyksos, who ruled during the 15th Dynasty of ancient Egypt, were not foreign invaders, but a group who rose to power from within, according to a study published by Chris Stantis of Bournemouth University, UK and colleagues.
Tanis – The Ancient Egyptian Capital
Tanis is an archaeological site and ancient Egyptian city on the Tanitic branch of the Nile River delta near the modern-day town of Ṣān al-Ḥajar al-Qibliyyah.
Archaeologists Search for Home of Apolonia in Egypt
Archaeologists excavating in the city of Pathirys near Gebelein are searching for the home of Apolonia, a wealthy businesswoman who lived around 2,000 years ago.
3500-year-old Ancient Egyptian stone chest could lead archaeologists to royal tomb
A stone chest excavated by archaeologist near Deir el-Bahari and the temple of Hatshepsut could lead archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology at the University of Warsaw to a royal tomb.
Ancient Egyptian Pyramids – Map
The following map represents known published pyramid locations in the public domain.
A pigment from ancient Egypt to modern microscopy
Egyptian blue is one of the oldest manmade colour pigments. It adorns, for instance, the crown of the world famous bust of Nefertiti.
