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Egyptologist in Paris Discovers Secret Messages on the Luxor Obelisk
The 3,300-year-old monument has sat in the French capital's center for almost 200 years, but no one else noticed these ...
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What is the ancient Egyptian 'Eye of Horus' — and why is it found in so many burials?
The "Eye of Horus," a depiction of a single stylized eye looking straight ahead, is found throughout ancient Egypt. The ...
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Ancient DNA reveals Phoenicians’ surprising genetic ancestry
To study this history, population geneticist Harald Ringbauer at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in ...
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The Fairest Ancient Greek Courtesan Lais whose Beauty Matched Aphrodite’s
The legendary ancient Greek courtesan Lais of Corinth was famous for her beauty that left no man resistant to her charms, and her extravagant demands and sharp tongue ...
How activity in Earth's mantle led the ancient ancestors of elephants, giraffes, and humans into Asia and Africa
What roils beneath Earth's surface may feel a world away, but the activity can help forge land masses that dictate ocean circulation, climate patterns, and even animal activity and evolution. In fact, ...
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Crocodiles of the Gods: New Discovery Sheds Light on Ancient Egyptian Beliefs
Archaeologists in Egypt discover mummified crocodiles dating back over 3,000 years near Aswan. Found in sacred sites ...
Understanding the ‘Eye of Horus’ and its role in ancient Egyptian burial practices
The Eye of Horus was a key symbol in ancient Egypt. It appeared on amulets and in tombs. Egyptians believed it offered divine ...