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Ancient Roman pottery workshop discovered in Egypt
By Callum McKelvie published
An ancient pottery workshop dating to the beginning of the Roman period has been discovered in west Alexandria, Egypt. Evidence suggests the site may have been used later in the Byzantine period.
Cleopatra: Biography of the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt
By Owen Jarus published
Cleopatra was the last Egyptian pharaoh who is known for her seductive nature. She was also a shrewd and powerful ruler.
World's oldest mummy found in Portugal
By Tom Metcalfe published
Photographs on undeveloped film of archaeological excavations in Portugal 60 years ago have revealed 8,000-year-old signs of mummification — the earliest evidence found anywhere in the world.
The rise and fall of the Great Library of Alexandria
By Tom Garlinghouse published
Reference The Great Library of Alexandria in Egypt was the most important repository of knowledge in the ancient world.
New cosmic-ray scan of the Great Pyramid of Giza could reveal hidden burial chamber
By Owen Jarus published
The ultra-powerful scan of the Great Pyramid of Giza could reveal the 4,500-year-old secrets of two mysterious voids inside.
Remains of ancient child sacrifice victims found near 1,000-year-old mummy in Peru
By Owen Jarus published
Archaeologists have found 20 additional mummies near a previously discovered mummified man in Peru.
Astronauts spot an ancient heart-shaped oasis in Egypt just in time for Valentine's Day
By Brandon Specktor published
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station snapped this picture of an ancient heart-shaped oasis near the Nile River in Egypt
Fetus inside Egyptian mummy was 'pickled like an egg,' researchers say
By Harry Baker published
Researchers studying the fetus found inside a pregnant Egyptian mummy claim the developing baby was "pickled like an egg," but some scientists disagree.
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