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Where is Cleopatra's tomb?

Lost for more than 2,000 years, the tomb of Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt, has long been a source of intrigue for archaeologists and the public alike. And though media reports have suggested the discovery of a lifetime is near, the chances of finding Cleopatra's tomb are pretty low, experts say. 

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Tiny ancient Egyptian mummy reveals its secrets

A tiny ancient Egyptian mummy has revealed its secrets following a CT scan.

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Foreign dynasty's rise to power in ancient Egypt was an inside job

A mysterious dynasty of foreigners may not have invaded and taken control of ancient Egypt as was long thought. Rather, the ethnic group known as the Hyksos seems to have seized power from within Egypt.

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NYC man who allegedly smuggled Egyptian artifacts through JFK airport in suitcases is indicted

A New York City man is charged with smuggling Egyptian cultural artifacts through John F. Kennedy International Airport, prosecutors announced on Monday.

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A massive volcanic eruption in Alaska may have brought down Ancient Rome, study reveals

A massive volcanic eruption in Alaska in 43 B.C. may have contributed to the demise of Ancient Rome, a new study has suggested.

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Cleopatra mystery: Archaeologists eye ancient site for queen’s long-lost tomb

Archaeologists say that a site on Egypt’s Nile Delta may offer fresh clues to the final resting place of the famous Queen Cleopatra.

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3,600-year-old teenage mummy discovered in Egypt

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the mummy of a teenager who died about 3,600 years ago.

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Egypt starts deep-cleaning pyramids as coronavirus keeps tourists away

Egyptian workers on Wednesday began disinfecting the area around the famed Giza Pyramids and other popular tourist spots left empty amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Mysterious ancient Egyptian box containing goose egg may lead to Pharaoh’s tomb

An ancient stone chest and a mysterious ceramic box found at a burial site in Egypt may provide clues to the location of a royal tomb.

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Stunning leopard face reconstructed from ancient Egyptian sarcophagus

Archaeologists released a gorgeous image showing a digital reconstruction of a colorful leopard's face that once adorned an ancient Egyptian sarcophagus.

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Dozens of ancient Egyptian skeletons found in rare clay coffins buried 6,000 years ago

A staggering 83 unusual ancient Egyptian graves have been discovered, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities.

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King Tut tomb secret? New radar scan revives talk of Queen Nefertiti’s hidden burial chamber

A new radar survey of King Tutankhamun’s tomb has reportedly found evidence of a hidden chamber that has revived talk about Queen Nefertiti’s final resting place.

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Dozens of ancient Egyptian graves found with rare clay coffins

Archaeologists have discovered 83 graves from ancient Egypt, but the human remains weren't interred in sarcophagi, as is often the case. Rather, the deceased were buried in clay coffins, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities. 

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Ancient Egyptian ‘board game of death’ identified by scientists

An ancient Egyptian 'board game of death' was used to communicate with with the dead about 3,500 years ago.

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High priests’ tombs discovered in Egypt

The tombs of a number of high priests have been discovered at an ancient site in Egypt.

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2,600-year-old Egyptian cold case closed as scientists figure out death of ‘Takabuti’

That's one ancient cold case.

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Ancient Egyptian mummy's voice replicated by British scientists

A mummified Egyptian priest has come to life, sort of, some 3,000 years after his death through the mimicking of his voice. 

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NASA's alien planet hunter shows Egyptian pyramids may align with ancient north star, researcher says

Researchers using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) have discovered that an ancient star undergoes eclipses, which may have guided the ancient Egyptians when they were building the pyramids.

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4,000-year-old guide to Egyptian underworld could be oldest illustrated 'book'

Archaeologists have unearthed a 4,000-year-old copy of a guidebook that provided ancient Egyptians with two pathways to a glorious afterlife.

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Ancient Egyptian woman believed to be world's first female doctor did not exist, study says

Long thought to be the world's first female doctor, Merit Ptah was believed to have lived in ancient Egypt nearly 5,000 years ago. A new study, however, suggests she never actually existed.

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Mysterious ancient Egyptian 'head cones' discovered

Researchers have revealed details of mysterious cone-shaped headgear discovered at the ancient Egyptian city of Amarna.

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Infrared images reveal hidden tattoos on Egyptian female mummies

Thanks to high-tech photography, researchers can now see previously hidden tattoos on ancient Egyptian mummies.

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Long-hidden 3D scan of Ancient Egyptian Nefertiti bust finally revealed

When a German museum scanned a remarkable ancient Egyptian sculpture of the queen Nefertiti the digital files were guarded almost as closely as the iconic artifact itself. 

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Cache of mummified cats, lions recently discovered on display at Egyptian pyramid site

A cache of recently discovered mummified cats, cobras, crocodiles, and birds was put on display in Egypt on Saturday as more details were revealed.

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Mystery of Tutankhamun’s death ‘solved’ as academic claims infection after leg fracture killed boy king

A leading Egyptian archaeologist has claimed he is close to solving the mystery surrounding the death of King Tutankhamun.

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A lion mummy may have been discovered at famed pyramid site

Archaeologists in Egypt have found a large animal mummy that may contain the remains of a lion or lioness.

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Inside Ancient Egyptian cat mummy, archaeologists find remains of 3 cats

Scans of an ancient cat mummy revealed that the 2,500-year-old feline supposedly resting within the wrappings wasn't a single animal. Instead, the mummy held the partial remains of three cats, according to new findings. 

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4,000-year-old mummies showed early signs of heart disease

Four-thousand-year-old mummies have cholesterol buildup in their arteries, suggesting that heart disease was likely more common in ancient times than once thought, according to a new study.

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20 ancient wooden coffins discovered in Egyptian necropolis

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered at least 20 ancient wooden coffins in an ancient necropolis in the southern city of Luxor.

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Ancient Egyptian 'industrial zone' uncovered in Luxor's 'Valley of the Monkeys'

New archaeological discoveries were made in Luxor, including an "industrial zone," according to the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities.

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Long-lost 2,200-year-old temple of Pharaoh Ptolemy IV discovered

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a long-lost 2,200-year-old ancient temple linked to Pharaoh Ptolemy IV.