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Ancient Egyptians Worshipped Cats but Their Skulls Reveal a Much Darker Story
New analysis of ancient Egyptian cat skulls suggests reverence coexisted with hardship for temple cats.
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Egyptian cats meant for the gods led harsh lives, extensive museum collection reveals
Skull evidence from museum-held Egyptian cat mummies points to harsh lives for animals once offered to the gods, according to five science and archaeology outlets.
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American high school student discovers 3,300-year-old amulet in Israel
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2,700-year-old mummy shows first molecular evidence that aloe was part of Egyptian embalming
A 2,700-year-old mummy head has yielded the first molecular evidence that aloe was utilized in ancient Egyptian embalming practices.
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Massive 2,600-year-old Egyptian complex under Nile discovered from space
Satellite surveys uncover a massive, buried 2,600-year-old ancient Egyptian complex beneath the Nile and ancient Buto.
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Modern forensics reveals human sacrifice in ancient Egypt's royal burials
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Ancient Skull Fractures Hint at Human Sacrifice in Egypt
Forensic evidence reveals ancient skull fractures pointing to possible human sacrifices in early Egypt.
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This Mark May Point to One of History's First Female Kings
A 72-year-old photograph of ancient hieroglyphics is fueling research into whether Meretneith was one of the first female kings of ancient Egypt.
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Hidden Chambers Near King Tut’s Tomb Could Lead to Nefertiti
New scans suggest hidden chambers near King Tutankhamun's tomb could potentially house the long-sought resting place of Queen Nefertiti.
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Scientists unearth complete remains of Egyptian warhorse given honorific burial some 3,000 years ago
Archaeologists discover a complete 3,000-year-old warhorse skeleton and Ramesses II stela at an ancient Egyptian fortress site.
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4,300-year-old tomb of judge and his father discovered in Egypt: "Exceptionally well-preserved"
Archaeological discoveries in Egypt reveal ancient tombs and inscriptions detailing lost history.
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Archaeologists uncover 4,300-year-old tomb of ancient judge near Cairo
Archaeologists have discovered an exceptionally well-preserved 4,300-year-old tomb of a senior judge and his father in the Saqqara region near Cairo.
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Spanish archaeologists find 4,400-year-old tomb in Egypt with original colours intact
Spanish archaeologists have uncovered a 4,400-year-old Fifth Dynasty tomb at Saqqara, featuring remarkably preserved original colors and a ritual false door.
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Ancient Egyptian tomb holding the king's 'keeper of secrets' unearthed at Saqqara
Archaeologists unearth a late Fifth Dynasty tomb at Saqqara belonging to an ancient Egyptian judge and keeper of secrets.
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Ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled archers and used weapons 4,000 years ago, bone study finds
New bone studies reveal ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled archers and fighters 4,000 years ago.
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Bones of Ancient Egyptian Princesses Reveal They Were Kind of Badass
New bone analysis shows ancient Egyptian princesses wielded weapons and hunted, reshaping the image of royal women.