Ancient Egypt
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7 famous mummies and secrets they've revealed about the ancient world
By Stephanie Pappas published
These striking mummies and their burial goods hold the secrets of peoples' practices and beliefs.
Who built the Egyptian pyramids?
By Owen Jarus last updated
Ancient text on papyri is shedding light on the lives of the pyramid builders.
5 stunningly preserved ancient Egyptian tombs unearthed in Saqqara
By Owen Jarus last updated
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered five well-preserved tombs from around the time of the sixth dynasty.
Tomb of ancient Egyptian dignitary who read top secret documents discovered
By Owen Jarus last updated
Archaeologists in Egypt have found the tomb of an official who claimed to have access to secret royal documents.
Step Pyramid of Djoser: Egypt's first Pyramid
By Owen Jarus published
The Step Pyramid of Djoser was built about 4,700 years ago with six layers above ground and a series of tunnels below.
Why did people start eating Egyptian mummies?
By Marcus Harmes published
Mummies have fascinated people for centuries, and have even been ground-up and used as medicines.
Gorgeous paintings of ancient Egyptian goddesses revealed under layers of bird poop
By Owen Jarus published
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered colorful ceiling frescoes in an ancient Egyptian temple.
What did ancient Egypt's pharaohs stash inside the pyramids?
By Owen Jarus published
The ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamun was entombed with lavish grave goods. What were other Egyptian pharaohs buried with in ancient times?
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