The joint Egyptian-Spanish archaeological mission has revealed a series of unique discoveries from the Ptolemaic period in the archaeological region of Al-Bahnasa, in the Minya governorate of Egypt. This work, led by the University of Barcelona and the Institute of Ancient Near Eastern Studies, has uncovered tombs decorated with colorful inscriptions and ritual scenes, as […]
Mummies
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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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Surprising Contents of an Egyptian Cat Mummy Discovered Through Virtual Reality
The Rennes Museum of Fine Arts has recently unveiled a fascinating discovery about the contents of an ancient Egyptian cat mummy, thanks to an innovative virtual reality project. The cat mummy in question is part of the extensive Egyptology collection at the Rennes Museum of Fine Arts, which has its roots in the 18th-century cabinet […]
