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Is Queen Nefertiti’s mummy about to be revealed? – Part 1

International newspapers several years ago reported the discovery of Queen Nefertiti’s mummy, citing an English researcher more interested in fame than science. Naturally, I opposed the publication of such sensational, unverified news. At the time, I challenged every piece of alleged evidence the English researcher presented. During our debates, I lacked scientific data on the …

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Secrets of enigmatic Alpine mummy revealed by scientists

Stored in a church crypt in a remote Alpine village, a set of unusually well-preserved human remains has long been a rich source of rumor and speculation. Local lore suggested the mummified body, thought to be that of an 18-century clergyman who succumbed to an infectious disease, had been recovered from a grave a few …

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Photos: Tomb of Prince Userefre uncovered in Saqqara

A joint Egyptian mission, led by the Supreme Council of Antiquities and Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage, uncovered the tomb of Prince Userefre, the son of King Userkaf, the first king of the Fifth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. This discovery occurred during the mission’s work in the Saqqara archaeological site, alongside numerous …

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Photos: Archaeologists uncover new discoveries at the Queen Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahri

Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass, the head of the joint archaeological mission affiliated with the Zahi Hawass Center for Archaeology and Heritage has announced several new archaeological discoveries in cooperation with the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Across three years of research and scientific excavations which began in September 2022, …

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Investigations underway into finding culprit behind Mereruka tomb vandalism

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities revealed further details regarding photos circulated on Facebook, showing grooves on one of the inner walls of Mereruka tomb in the Saqqara archaeological area suggesting vandalism. The ministry explaining that while the antiquities inspectors of the area were conducting their daily periodic visits to the tombs open for …

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Ancient Cairo tomb razed: A blow to Egypt’s heritage

The demolition of Muhammad Ali Pasha’s daughter-in-law’s tomb in the Imam Shafi’i cemetery has ignited a firestorm of controversy on social media. Netizens vehemently condemned what they termed as an ‘assault on historical sites, particularly Egypt’s Islamic heritage.’ Amidst growing public outcry, calls for the preservation of Cairo’s historic landmarks have intensified. Member of Parliament …

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Zahi Hawass announces discovery of largest complete archaeological city

Acclaimed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass announced the discovery of the largest complete archaeological city ever found, within the Valley of the Kings where about 2,000 artifacts have been discovered so far. The archaeological city remains in complete condition due to King Amenhotep III placing foundation deposits in his temple in order to prove later that this …

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Egyptian research team discovers 4 astronomical objects 

The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) announced that a research team affiliated with it managed to discover four new astronomical objects in the past two months with the 74-inch Qatameya astronomical telescope. “The number of discoveries has increased to nine bodies during the past six months, thanks to cooperation with the Chinese …

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Unveiling the secrets of Nefertari: The Egyptian Museum in Italy’s Turin breaks attendance records

The Egyptian Museum in Turin has reported a surge in visitors during the recent August holiday. Between the 14th and 18th, nearly 18,000 individuals flocked to the museum, with peak attendance on August 15th and 16th. The museum, a veritable treasure trove of ancient Egyptian artifacts, has unveiled a new chamber dedicated to the illustrious …

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National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to launch audio guide service at Royal Mummies Hall

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat on Wednesday will launch an audio guide service inside the Royal Mummies Hall, in which the presence of tour guides is prohibited. The service provides a comprehensive historical explanation via headphones to visitors in Arabic and English. It will be provided to visitors for a fee in …

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