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The Second Solar Boat of the God Amon and Benadir

The Second Solar Boat of the God Amon and Benadir

How many mysteries remain hidden in the depths of the pyramids? Countless, without a doubt. Despite the fact that for at least two centuries, hordes of adventurers, thieves, scientists, and scholars have explored the tunnels, corridors, and royal chambers of the most famous of these structures, we are far from uncovering everything they conceal. The mysteries held by the pyramids are of a scientific nature, touching upon the culture, daily life, and religious aspects of ancient Egyptian society, but they go beyond that. Inside these astonishing constructions lie even more complex enigmas, resisting formal explanation—perhaps mysteries tha...

The Pharaoh's war chariots featured bushings and suspension systems

The Pharaoh's war chariots featured bushings and suspension systems

The war chariots of the Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun were constructed with design principles and technological features reminiscent of modern Formula 1 cars. This is not a fanciful dream or a fictional tale but rather the result of research by Professor A. Rovetta. What began almost by chance has raised significant historiographical questions. What struck the researcher were the chariots' stability, flexibility, and elegance. Rovetta observed: "Egyptian chariots are distinctly different from Hittite and Roman chariots. The former are the result of innovative design, aimed at dynamic, lightweight, and efficient use, not just transporta...

Beer in Ancient Egypt

Beer in Ancient Egypt

Beer production was of great importance in ancient Egypt, where it ranked second only to Nile water in popular consumption. Grape wine was scarce, while date wine was more common. The first reliable records date back to 3100 BCE and tell of the hostess Azag-Bau, who prepared and sold a grain-based beer in her cellar. This beer was called henqet in the most ancient Egyptian language. It likely developed concurrently with the Sumerian se-bar-bi-sag , though there is insufficient documentation to determine which came first. The Egyptians attributed the invention of beer to the god Ra , who had given it as a splendid gift to humanity. Sacred ...

Tomb from the Middle Kingdom discovered in the Assasif necropolis

The burials have yielded bracelets, amulets, necklaces, and copper mirrors.

Funerary items from the Middle Kingdom tomb found in Assasif

The joint Egyptian-American archaeological mission working at the South Asasif Conservation Project has made an unprecedented discovery, uncovering the first tomb dated to the Middle Kingdom (approximately 2055-1790 BC) found in the Assasif area. This is a series of completely sealed burials that offer new and interesting historical details. The burials have yielded bracelets, amulets, necklaces, and copper mirrors. The Assasif necropolis is located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite ancient Thebes. It is a valley that climbs towards Deir el-Bahari, near the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut. During the clearance of debris on the southern...

The Egyptian Pharaohs

The crown of Lower Egypt and the crown of Upper Egypt.

The pharaoh is the king of ancient Egypt, closely associated with the gods, to the extent of being considered the earthly incarnation of Horus. As the intermediary between humanity and the gods, he is depicted on the walls and pillars of temples paying homage to various deities. Since he cannot be present in all temples, the pharaoh delegates priests to perform the worship rituals. Only the pharaoh, and no one else, can decide to construct or expand places of worship. The regality of the pharaoh remained unchanged for over 3500 years, uninterrupted even during foreign invasions, which exploited this religious significance to seize power, ...

Egypt as a descendant of Atlantis

Egypt as a descendant of Atlantis

Atlantis is probably the "mystery" that has most stimulated the imagination of enthusiasts, writers, and researchers. It all starts with a passage from the philosopher Plato in the "Dialogues" Timaeus and Critias, written in the 4 th century BC, which states: "Beyond that strait of sea called the Pillars of Hercules, there lay an island larger than Libya and Asia put together, and from it travelers could reach other islands, and from these islands to the opposite continent (...). On that island called Atlantis, there was a kingdom that ruled not only the entire island but also many other islands as well as some mainland regions beyond: it...

Discovered the sword of Ramses II

In addition to the long sword of the famous Egyptian pharaoh, other weapons, carnelian and faience beads, scarabs, and protective amulets have been found.

· 2 months ago

Discovered the sword of Ramses II

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Thursday the discovery of a group of brick buildings that served as military barracks and warehouses for weapons and food during the New Kingdom era, a period during which some of the most popular pharaohs in Egyptian history reigned: Ahmose, Akhenaten, and Ramses II. The discovery was made during ongoing excavations at the Tal Al-Aqbain archaeological site, located in the town of Hoch Essa, part of Egypt’s Beheira Governorate. This administrative unit is situated in northern Egypt, in the western part of the Nile Delta. Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities The Secretary-General...

The first astronomical observatory in history dates back to Ancient Egypt

· 2 months ago

The first astronomical observatory in history dates back to Ancient Egypt

In the heart of ancient Egypt, a team of Egyptian archaeologists recently unveiled an extraordinary discovery: an ancient astronomical observatory dting back to the 6 th century BCE. The discovery at Tell Al-Faraeen, the ancient city of Buto, in the Kafr El-Sheikh governorate, sheds new light on the Egyptians' ability to monitor and understand celestial phenomena. The Astronomical Observatory Three years ago archaeologists started excavations at the site of Tell Al-Faraeen. What initially appeared to be a simple temple turned out to be an advanced astronomical observatory. The structure, which measures over 850 square meters, is chara...

The Papyrus of Ani, Egyptian Book of the Dead

· 3 months ago

The Papyrus of Ani, Egyptian Book of the Dead

240 BC THE PAPYRUS OF ANI (THE EGYPTIAN BOOK OF THE DEAD) Translated by E.A. Wallis Budge HYMN TO OSIRIS "Homage to thee, Osiris, Lord of eternity, King of the Gods, whose names are manifold, whose forms are holy, thou being of hidden form in the temples, whose Ka is holy. Thou art the governor of Tattu (Busiris), and also the mighty one in Sekhem (Letopolis). Thou art the Lord to whom praises are ascribed in the nome of Ati, thou art the Prince of divine food in Anu. Thou art the Lord who is commemorated in Maati, the Hidden Soul, the Lord of Qerrt (Elephantine), the Ruler supreme in White Wall (Memphis). Thou art the Soul of Ra, his own...

A Water Elevator: New Hypothesis on the Construction of the Saqqara Pyramid

The step pyramid of Saqqara represents an enigma for archaeologists, especially regarding the used construction method

· 3 months ago

A Water Elevator: New Hypothesis on the Construction of the Saqqara Pyramid

The Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the oldest of the Egyptian pyramids, might have been built using a hydraulic system. This is suggested by a study published in Plos One (https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0306690). Constructed around 2680 BC as a funerary complex for Pharaoh Djoser of the Third Dynasty, the Step Pyramid of Saqqara remains an enigma for archaeologists, especially regarding the construction method used. The recent interdisciplinary analysis by the French team proposes a fascinating hypothesis: the use of a water elevator to lift the heavy construction stones. According to the study, the nearby Gisr el-Mudir en...

New analysis on the Screaming Mummy, but its death remains a mystery

Egyptian study sheds light on mystery of the woman mummy found in 1935 in a tomb near Luxor

· 3 months ago

New analysis on the Screaming Mummy, but its death remains a mystery

In 1935, an archaeological expedition at Deir Elbahari, near Luxor, discovered an extraordinarily artifact: an Egyptian mummy about 3,500 years old that would shake the academic world and captivate the public. The mummy, nicknamed the "Screaming Mummy," was found in a wooden coffin and had a facial expression that seemed almost like a scream. With a black wig on its head and two scarab rings in silver and gold on its fingers, the woman's face, distorted into a grimace similar to a scream, immediately aroused a sense of unease among the archaeologists. This find caused amazement and led to numerous studies in an attempt to unveil the m...

Several engravings of pharaohs have been discovered underwater near Aswan

· 4 months ago

Several engravings of pharaohs have been discovered underwater near Aswan

During a recent underwater exploration in the southern portion of the Nile River in Egypt, researchers discovered valuable rock carvings dating back to the era of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom and the Late Period. The discovery was made near Aswan, one of the most well-known locations in Upper Egypt. The expedition was carried out by a team of Franco-Egyptian archaeologists engaged in exploring the area that was flooded between 1960 and 1970 due to the construction of the famous Aswan Dam, which provides Egypt with a certain degree of energy independence not reliant on oil consumption. Before the flooding, UNESCO had attempted to docume...

The Inventory Stela

· 4 months ago

The Inventory Stela

The Discovery of the Stela In 1858, Auguste Mariette uncovered a small stela during excavations around the Sphinx, located within the Isis temple near what is now called Pyramid G1. This stela, inscribed with the name of Cheops, immediately aroused great interest among scholars. Initially believed to date back to the Fourth Dynasty, it soon became apparent for stylistic reasons and philological observations that it could not belong to the historical period of Cheops. Stylistically, even an untrained eye can note that documents from the Fourth Dynasty appeared quite different. From a philological perspective, consider the hieroglyphs “𓊽𓊽...

The Enigma of Akhenaten

The most discussed pharaoh in history, considered the inventor of Monotheism, holds incredible secrets in his figure and in the history of his family. Here we reveal the true face of Amenophis IV.

· 4 months ago

The alien and enigmatic face of Pharaoh Amenhotep IV-Akhenaten shows feminine features and superimpo

History is not an exact science, as we know: based on fragmentary documents and often contradictory findings, it leaves scholars with a discretion that has very little scientific grounding, as it can be conditioned by ideologies and preconceptions. Among all the Egyptian pharaohs, there is one figure who more than any other has given rise to countless prejudices. The story of Akhenaten, originally called Amenhotep or Amenophis IV, who lived in the second half of the 14 th century BCE, epitomizes the difficulties in understanding the real course of events. In the absence of conclusive evidence, theories that are false and erroneous are dev...

Discovered 'City of the Dead' with over 300 Tombs

An ancient cemetery containing more than 300 mummy tombs has been unearthed in Egypt, in a discovery scientists have since dubbed the “City of the Dead.”

· 4 months ago

Discovered 'City of the Dead' with over 300 Tombs

Archaeologists have spent five years excavating a site once located on a hill near the modern Mausoleum of Aga Khan III. More recently, an international team of researchers discovered 36 new tombs at the site that they believe were used for about 900 years, from the 6 th century BC to the 9 th century AD; each tomb contained the remains of 30-40 people. According to Ayman Ashmawy, head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities, 30-40% of the remains belonged to infants and adolescents, many of whom died from infectious diseases and other potentially lethal disorders, including anemia, tuberculosis, and organ...

Recreated the face of Pharaoh Ramses II at 90

Researchers have concluded that ancient Egyptian statues are not very reliable when it comes to imagining the real appearance of those they represent.

· 4 months ago

Recreated the face of Pharaoh Ramses II at 90

Brazilian designer Cícero Moraes, who specializes in forensic facial reconstruction, together with Swiss archaeologist Michael Habicht, recreated the face of Ramses II, showing what he might have looked like at about 90 years old. The work (https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.26117353) was based on open data and reference images that included 3D models of the Egyptian pharaoh's skull. "The goal was to understand to what extent the statues are reliable, since many assume that the compatibility would be good," Moraes explained to the Sun. Although the statues "indicate a good compatibility with the shape of the nose and ...

The Influence of Ancient Egyptian on Western Languages

· 4 months ago

The Influence of Ancient Egyptian on Western Languages

The languages of the Latin, Germanic, and Slavic branches all belong to the great family of Indo-European languages. A study conducted some time ago by Bernal indicates that the Indo-European root appears clearly in over fifty percent of the words commonly used in the various languages we know, such as French, Italian, German, English, etc. The remaining approximately fifty percent belong to etymologies that linguists refer to as originating from the Mediterranean area. Scholars indeed talk about Indo-European and Mediterranean roots which, as previously mentioned, according to Bernal, are almost equal. The Mediterranean area encompasses ...

In the Ancient Egypt the Scribes were victims of workplace diseases!

A new study revealed that ancient scribes exhibited signs of osteoarthritis and enthesitis, an inflammation of the tendon insertions on the bones.

· 4 months ago

Working positions of scribes. ( A ) cross-legged (sartorial) position (the scribal statue of the hig

Under the starry skies of ancient Egypt, amidst the rustling of papyrus and the allure of hieroglyphics, the lives of scribes unfolded. These men of high status, guardians of the precious gift of writing, were tasked with recording administrative acts, drafting sacred texts, and passing down the millennia-old wisdom of their civilization. However, behind the idealized image of these learned keepers of knowledge, a much harsher reality lay hidden. The repetitive tasks, improper postures, and less than ergonomic work environments left indelible marks on their skeletons, telling a story of occupational diseases and chronic pain. Journey Thro...

Marge Simpson on a 3,000-year-old Egyptian sarcophagus

The discovery of the sarcophagus with the alleged "clone" of the famous cartoon character has gone viral thanks to social media

· 4 months ago

Marge Simpson on a 3,000-year-old Egyptian sarcophagus

There is a belief that the cartoon " The Simpsons " predicts facts and events in advance that then happen in reality. This time it seems the opposite: the Simpsons were "predicted" in none other than Ancient Egypt. The unexpected and unusual connection emerged with the recent discovery of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian sarcophagus , which bears a striking resemblance to one of the show's most famous characters, Marge . During the New Kingdom period, sarcophagi lids were known for their intricate and detailed designs. However, one in particular has attracted attention on social media for a truly curious detail: a figure that resembles the m...

Egypt: unearthed mummies showing traces of ancient diseases

An Italian-Egyptian archaeological mission has brought to light 33 family tombs dating back to the 7th century BC and 4th century, in whose remains are found signs of anemia, malnutrition, chest diseases, tuberculosis and osteoporosis, among other ailments.

· 4 months ago

Egypt: unearthed mummies showing traces of ancient diseases

A recent discovery of ancient tombs near the Egyptian city of Aswan has revealed "new information about diseases" widespread at the time. This was revealed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. An Italian-Egyptian archaeological mission working near the mausoleum of Sultan Aga Khan, who died in 1957, west of Aswan, uncovered 33 family tombs from the late Egyptian and Greco-Roman periods, dating back to the 7 th century BC. 4 th BC, whose existence until now was completely unknown. Studies of the mummies show that 30 to 40 percent of the buried people died young, infants or teenagers, according to Ayman Ashmawy, head of the ...

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