Evidence of Egypt’s Great Revolt Uncovered Rare evidence of a decades-long rebellion against Greek-Macedonian rule, mentioned in the Rosetta Stone, has been found in an ancient Egyptian city. Excavations at Tell Timai, ancient Thmouis, 102km north of Cairo, revealed extensive destruction that occurred during the Great Revolt, which happened from 207 to 184 BC. “Archaeological … Continue reading Evidence of Egypt’s Great Revolt Uncovered →

Mysterious Medieval City in Africa Had a Genius System to Survive Drought Great Zimbabwe was the first major city in southern Africa, home to an estimated 18,000 people at its peak. Yet no one really knows why it now lies in ruins. The demise of the once-thriving Medieval metropolis is sometimes boiled down to drought and … Continue reading Mysterious Medieval City in Africa Had a Genius System to Survive Drought →

Saqqara Secrets: A Book Of The Dead Was Found Near Step Pyramid Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a 52-foot-long (16 meters) papyrus containing sections from the Book of the Dead. The more than 2,000-year-old document was found within a coffin in a tomb south of the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara.  There are many … Continue reading Saqqara Secrets: A Book Of The Dead Was Found Near Step Pyramid →

Roman-Era Residential Area Revealed in Luxor Archaeologists have discovered a residential area in Luxor dating to the time when the Roman Empire ruled Egypt.  A team of archaeologists from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities found a number of residential buildings, along with workshops and pigeon towers (where pigeons could be raised for eating), … Continue reading Roman-Era Residential Area Revealed in Luxor →

Egypt discovers 4,300-year-old tombs in the ancient burial ground Egypt on Thursday said it uncovered several 4,300-year-old tombs in Saqqara as it continues a series of discoveries in the ancient burial ground. The tombs date back to the Fifth and Sixth dynasties of the Old Kingdom (2686-2181 B.C.), officials said in Saqqara, which lies some … Continue reading Egypt discovers 4,300-year-old tombs in ancient burial ground →

Egyptian Tomb Carving May Be Earliest Depiction Of Circumcision… Or Something Far More Painful We humans have been messing with our willies for thousands of years, and while penis science has come a long way in that time, getting the snip in Ancient Egypt was apparently a rather crude affair. Thought to represent the earliest … Continue reading Egyptian Tomb Carving May Be Earliest Depiction Of Circumcision… Or Something Far More Painful →

1.2-Million-Year-Old Obsidian Axe Made By Unknown Human Species Discovered In Ethiopia Forged in magma and capable of producing the sharpest blades on Earth, obsidian is without a doubt one of the most badass materials ever imagined (there’s a reason George RR Martin made it the weapon of choice to kill White Walkers). The jet-black volcanic … Continue reading 1.2-Million-Year-Old Obsidian Axe Made By Unknown Human Species Discovered In Ethiopia →

Digital Scans Reveal Secrets of ‘Golden Boy’ Mummy Incredibly detailed computed tomography (CT scans) of the so-called “Golden Boy” mummy from ancient Egypt have revealed a hidden trove of 49 amulets, many of which were made of gold. The young mummy earned its nickname because of the dazzling display of wealth, which included a gilded … Continue reading Digital Scans Reveal Secrets of ‘Golden Boy’ Mummy →

Scientists discover 43 million-year-old fossil of a four-legged whale Scientists have discovered the 43 million‮-‬year-old‮ ‬fossil of a previously unknown four-legged whale species, which helps trace the transition of whales from land to sea. The newly discovered amphibious whale was found in Egypt and belongs to the Protocetidae, a group of extinct whales that falls … Continue reading Scientists discover 43 million-year-old fossil of a four-legged whale →