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History
Ancient Egyptians Viewed Milky Way as Goddess Nut, Says New Study
An astrophysicist with the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth in the UK, has shed light on how the ancient Egyptians viewed our galaxy - the Milky Way - thousands of years ago.
A new study...
Ancient Greece
Were the Bronze Age Sea People Greek?
The so-called Sea Peoples are one of the greatest mysteries to emerge from the late Bronze Age collapse between 1200 and 900 BC. They are documented as attacking ancient Egypt and other parts of the Mediterranean.
The origin of the...
Archaeology
4,300-Year-Old Tomb With Colorful Paintings Discovered in Egypt
Colorful paintings of everyday life in ancient Egypt have been discovered in a mastaba tomb dating back more than 4,300 years. These were identified in the pyramid necropolis of Dahshur around 25 miles south of Cairo during a recent...
History
When and Why Did Hieroglyphs Stop Being Used in Ancient Egypt?
Hieroglyphs, meaning "sacred carvings (or words)" in Greek, were in use in ancient Egypt for around four thousand years from 3,200 BC to 394 AD, which is the date that the Graffito of Esmet-Akhom was carved. It was the...
Ancient Greece
From Alexander the Great to Cleopatra: Unraveling the Ptolemaic Dynasty
Cleopatra VII Philopator is one of the most famous figures of antiquity, but few people are familiar with the fascinating history of her ancestors.
The Ptolemaic Dynasty, to which she belonged, was founded by Ptolemy I Soter, one of the...
Ancient Greece
Archimedes’ Screw: The Ancient Greek Water-Raising Invention Still Used Today
Have you ever wondered how ancient civilizations moved water uphill without modern technology? The answer lies in a simple yet very smart device called the Archimedes screw.
Named after the brilliant Greek mathematician and inventor Archimedes, who lived in the...
Archaeology
Who Was the Architect of the Pyramids of Egypt?
The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt is the largest pyramid in the entire world. It is clearly one of the most impressive structures that mankind has ever made. This being the case, it is worth asking who was...
Africa
How Many Pyramids Were Built in Ancient Egypt?
Egypt is famous for its pyramids, particularly the Great Pyramid of Giza, the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. However, the exact number of pyramids that dot the lands of the north African country is still a hotly debated...
Archaeology
Egypt’s First Complete Zodiac Uncovered in Esna Temple, Luxor
A group of specialists from Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities recently made a significant discovery when they uncovered a zodiac that had never been seen before.
The zodiac is located on the roof of the southern hall of the Esna...
Ancient Greece
The Roman Emperor Who Broke the Nose of Alexander the Great’s Corpse
Just like in modern times, many people in antiquity enjoyed visiting the tombs of famous historical figures. One of the most famous historical figures in the Greco-Roman world was Alexander the Great. According to ancient records, one of the...