After two years of intense archaeological work, the wait is over. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the Supreme Council of Antiquities, has successfully completed the ambitious Revival of the Ancient Gold City project, an unprecedented initiative that has led to the discovery, documentation, and conservation of a gold mining camp with […]
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Lost Tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II Discovered, the Most Important Find Since Tutankhamun’s Tomb
In an exciting archaeological discovery, a joint Egyptian-British mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the Modern State Research Foundation has successfully found the last missing tomb of the pharaohs of Egypt’s 18th Dynasty: the tomb of King Thutmose II. This finding marks a milestone in Egyptology, as it is the first royal tomb […]
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The “Instructions of Amenemhat”, the First and Only Pharaoh Assassinated by a Conspiracy in the Royal Harem
The Instructions of Amenemhat, also known as The Teaching of King Amenemhat I to His Son Senusret, is a literary work from ancient Egypt that belongs to the sebayt genre, characterized by the transmission of teachings and moral advice. This poem, written during the Middle Kingdom, takes the form of a dramatic monologue in which […]
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The Two Statues of Himself Commissioned by Khasekhemwy Are the First of a Pharaoh and the Oldest to Represent a Historical Figure
Pharaoh Khasekhemwy ruled ancient Egypt during the 2nd Dynasty, in the 27th century BCE, between 2727 and 2700 BCE. He unified Upper and Lower Egypt after a period of turmoil and established his capital in Hierakonpolis, in the southern region of the country. Khasekhemwy was the first Egyptian pharaoh known to have commissioned statues of […]
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The Mystery of Chenet-aa, an Egyptian Woman Mummified Inside a Seemingly Sealed Cartonnage
Mummies have always captivated the popular imagination, wrapped in layers of mystery and terror. However, the reality behind mummies goes far beyond such eerie portrayals. Indeed, the mummified remains of humans represent a unique opportunity to personally connect with the lives and cultures of those who lived over three thousand years ago in ancient civilizations. […]
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The Satire of the Trades, the text used for centuries by children in Ancient Egypt to learn to read
For centuries, children in Ancient Egypt learned to read using a text known as The Satire of the Trades, a document dating back to around 2400 BCE. This educational text presents advice from a father to his son, encouraging him to pursue the profession of a scribe by describing the physically demanding nature of various […]
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Shabaka Stone, the most notable preserved document of Egyptian thought, recounting the myth of creation
The Shabaka Stone is a granite slab from the 25th Egyptian Dynasty, housed in the British Museum, containing the Memphite theology that regarded Ptah as the supreme god and creator. Ptah was the “master builder”, the inventor of masonry, and the patron of architects and craftsmen. According to some specialists, this is the most notable […]
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Original Colors of Inscriptions Revealed at the Temple of Horus in Edfu
A collaborative archaeological mission between the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the University of Würzburg in Germany has revealed the original colors of inscriptions at the Temple of Horus in Edfu for the first time. This significant discovery came to light during a restoration project of the temple’s roof, initiated in 2021 and funded by […]
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How Were Mirrors Made in Ancient Egypt? An Analysis Reveals the Use of Alloys That Produced Golden or Silver Reflections
The mirrors of ancient Egypt have been the subject of great attention for their cultural importance and their connection to religious beliefs. However, their manufacturing process has not been thoroughly investigated, and only a few have been included in broader analyses. How were these mirrors made? Now, recent research published in the Journal of Archaeological […]
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The Enigmatic Cones Worn by the Ancient Egyptians on Their Heads
Some readers, when looking closely at the Egyptian paintings in the tomb of the scribe Nebamun, might be surprised by the strange shapes crowning the figures’ heads. It may seem like they are wearing sirens like those on ambulances, fire trucks, or police cars. Obviously, that’s not the case. It is something more domestic: what […]
