A year long excavation at the Saqqara Tombs in the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis has unearthed a gold covered mummy alongside statues, tools, pottery and dozens of other artifacts.
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Gunung Padang, a giant pyramid with secret rooms in Indonesia
New research has revealed that the massive Gunung Padang pyramid in Indonesia, with its hidden chambers, is the oldest pyramid in the world.
The true color of the Parthenon sculptures revealed by latest technology
New analysis reveals just how detailed and vivid these famous Parthenon sculptures really were.
New rooms discovered in the ancient egyptian Sahura pyramid
Several new rooms have been discovered by an Egyptian German Archaeological delegation at the Sahura pyramid in the Abusir site south of Giza.
What would the body of a mummified Egyptian smell like?
Pine, balsam and bitumen! The smell of a mummified Egyptian corpse was chemically recreated by a French perfumer.
A secret corridor found in the Great Pyramid of Giza
A secret corridor in the Great Pyramid of Giza was recently discovered by experts, opening the door to the discovery of more ancient items.
Three shipwrecks discovered off Tunisia
All three Roman ships were found off Tunisia as part of a Unesco project, a mission to protect underwater heritage.
Ancient workshops discovered near Cairo, Egypt
Ancient workshops have been discovered in a Pharaonic necropolis just outside the Egyptian capital Cairo.
A geometric wonder tunnel unearthed while searching for Cleopatra’s tomb
Archaeologists found a massive, magnificent tunnel beneath a temple in the ancient city of Taposiris Magna, which is now a ruin on the coast of Egypt. This tunnel has been dubbed a “geometric miracle” by experts.
Buddha statue unearthed in Egypt illuminates ancient trade route
In the ancient Egyptian port city of Berenike, archaeologists have discovered Buddha statue. The recent discovery illuminates Rome and India’s rich trade relationship.