Modern life makes us tired, right? But research from societies in Africa and South America suggests people in the ancient world slept only 6.5 hours a night.

A team of scientists from Egypt’s National Research Centre and Cairo University, working with two German DNA experts, examined tissue samples from several royal mummies, including Tutankhamun ...

Ancient Egypt is best known for the pyramids of Giza, the giant Sphinx, and mummies. However, the early Egyptians also left behind other ancient clues that we can use to learn about their daily ...

ARCHAEOLOGISTS claim to have unearthed a "major" Egyptian town - dating back 3,400 years. The settlement offers groundbreaking insights into Egypt’s most famous pharaoh dynasty, with clues about ...

Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. An international team of archeologists have discovered a massive tomb that belonged to one of ancient Egypt’s earliest pharaohs ...

A new study underscores the ubiquity of pleasant smells attached to commonly displayed objects, like sarcophagi and wrappings used in mummified remains. Unknown artist, “Mesu Smelling a Lotus” (c.

The Eye of Horus was a key symbol in ancient Egypt. It appeared on amulets and ... frequently encountered in graveyards and wound around mummies. These amulets were not ornaments alone; they ...

A major anniversary makes this the perfect time to discover Egypt's ancient treasures for yourself.

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