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Famed archaeologist Zahi Hawass says he's close to finding Nefertiti's tomb in new documentary

Zahi Hawass says he hopes to discover the tomb of Nefertiti before he retires, and he believes he's getting close.

LiveScience

Ancient Egyptian statue of 'Messi' found at Saqqara necropolis is 'only known example of its kind from the Old Kingdom'

A unique statue dating back to the fifth dynasty of ancient Egypt has been discovered at the necropolis of Saqqara.

LiveScience

10 unique tours and experiences for the 2027 'eclipse of the century'

From "Star Wars" film sets to baboons in Saudi Arabia, here's how to experience the "eclipse of the century" in style on Aug. 2, 2027.

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After 16 years, Joe Rogan reveals the worst guest he’s ever had on his podcast

Rogan has interviewed over 1,800 guests on his show, but slated the worst guest as ‘a close-minded fellow who's been in charge of gatekeeping all the knowledge’

The Independent UK

Tomb of ancient Egyptian prince discovered at Saqqara — and it has a giant 'false' pink door

The newfound tomb of an Egyptian prince has a false door, which ancient people viewed as an "entry" and "exit" for souls in the afterlife, researchers say.

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90 Artefacts From The Ancient Past That You Might Not Have Heard of Before

Scientists recently announced that they’d discovered a massive underground city underneath the pyramids in Egypt. They claim it’s ten times larger than the pyramids themselves. The post 90 Artefacts From The Ancient Past That You Might Not Have Heard of Before first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Thutmose II tomb discovery raises new mysteries: Where is his mummy, and why wasn't he buried in the Valley of the Kings?

Why did Hatshepsut have her husband buried to the west of the Valley of the Kings, while she was buried in the valley itself?

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Was Alexander the Great eaten by sharks? Inside the wild theories for what happened to the iconic ruler's body.

The remains of Alexander the Great may lie under the streets of Alexandria, they may have been "eaten by a shark," or they may be somewhere else entirely. But one thing is certain: Archaeologists don't agree.

LiveScience

Excavations at Queen Hatshepsut's mortuary temple reveal elaborate burials, decorated blocks and ancient tools

A number of new discoveries have been made near the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Egypt.

LiveScience

Possible bust of Cleopatra VII found at ancient Egyptian temple

A small statue of a woman wearing a royal crown may depict Cleopatra VII, an archaeologist claims. Other archaeologists think it is likely someone else.

LiveScience

Egypt scraps plan for granite cladding on Giza pyramid after international outcry

It had planned to restore the cladding which once covered the pyramid of Menkaure

Evening Standard

Mummy dearest: priceless Egyptian treasures go on display at Australian Museum in Sydney

Curated by Egypt’s self-styled Indiana Jones, Ramses & the Gold of the Pharoahs features sarcophagi, mummified crocodiles and a royal coffin that never left Egypt until this year

The Guardian - AU

From Elgin Marbles to Moai heads: What artefacts have the British Museum been urged to return?

The Parthenon Sculptures, Rosetta Stone and Benin Bronzes are just some of the ‘contested objects’ in Bloomsbury institution’s collection, Joe Sommerlad reports

The Independent UK

What did Cleopatra, Egypt's last pharaoh, really look like?

"Cleopatra's skin color has nothing to do with her accomplishments, which are immense."

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2,300-year-old Egyptian mummification workshops found at Saqqara

Archaeologists in Egypt found ancient mummification workshops — one for humans and one for animals — at Saqqara.

France 24

Egyptian pharaoh Ramses the Great returns to Paris for blockbuster exhibition

As the "Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs" exhibition opens in Paris, we bring you a special show dedicated to the celebrated king who ruled the Egyptian empire over 3,000 years ago. The exhibition's centrepiece is the pharaoh's sarcophagus, which is on special loan to France. It's a gesture…

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Scientists reveal hidden corridor inside Cairo's Great Pyramid

Scientists have discovered a hidden passage inside Egypt's Great Pyramid. The find is part of a seven-year international research mission.

Radio France Internationale

Egypt unveils tombs and possibly its oldest ever mummy in new excavation

Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered a Pharaonic tomb near the capital Cairo containing a gold leaf-covered mummy that had remained closed for 4,300 years. It's believed to be one of the oldest and most complete mummies ever discovered in Egypt.

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Ancient Egyptian treasures and stunning tombs hailed as BIGGEST find for years

A gold-leaf-covered mummy was discovered sealed inside a sarcophagus that had not been opened for 4,300 years which an archaeologist called the "most complete mummy found in Egypt to date"

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Egypt unveils tombs and a sarcophagus in a new excavation

The artifacts were found beneath an ancient stone enclosure near the Saqqara pyramids and date back to the fifth and sixth dynasties of the Old Kingdom, spanning from roughly 2500 B.C to 2100 B.C.

Evening Standard

Mummy ‘completely covered in gold’ discovered by archaeologists in Egypt

Egypt’s most renowned archaeologist recalled first seeing the figure ‘covered in layers of gold’

Reuters

Archaeologist hails possibly 'oldest' mummy yet found in Egypt

Egyptologists have uncovered a Pharaonic tomb near the capital Cairo containing what may be the oldest and "most complete" mummy yet to be discovered in the country, the excavation team leader said on Thursday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Unveils Tombs, Sarcophagus in New Excavation

Egypt on Thursday unveiled dozens of new archaeological discoveries, including two ancient tombs, at a Pharaonic necropolis just outside of the capital Cairo. The artifacts, unearthed during a year-long excavation, were found beneath an ancient stone enclosure near the Saqqara pyramids and date back to the fifth and sixth dynasties…

The Independent UK

Egypt unveils tombs and sarcophagus in new excavation

Egypt has unveiled dozens of new archaeological discoveries at a Pharaonic necropolis just outside of the capital Cairo

The Independent UK

Egyptians calls for return of the Rosetta Stone

A petition to have the relic returned has garnered over 100,000 signatures

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