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$4M gold coffin repatriated to Egypt from New York City

The gilded Gold Coffin of Nedjemankh was repatriated to Egypt this week after authorities determined it had been stolen and was on display at a prominent New York City museum, officials said.

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Mysterious destroyed temple and treasure discovered in underwater 'Egyptian Atlantis'

A mysterious temple has been discovered in the sunken Ancient Egyptian city of Thônis-Heracleion, which has been described as the "Egyptian Atlantis."

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Were these 3,500-year-old carvings of nude women used as ancient fertility drug?

An inscribed ancient Egyptian scarab and five clay tablets with carvings of naked women have been found in Rehob, a 3,500-year-old city in Israel.

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Secret chamber in King Tut’s tomb could hide Queen Nefertiti

One of Egypt's greatest mysteries could be solved as scientists think they have located the final resting place of the ancient Egyptian queen, Nefertiti.

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King Tut bust that Egypt claims was 'stolen' sells for $6 million

A controversial 3,000-year-old stone sculpture of boy pharaoh King Tutankhamun has been sold for nearly $6 million at auction in the U.K., despite protests from the Egyptian government.

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Exclusive: Controversial King Tut statue has sketchy origins. Now Christie's is selling it.

As a diplomatic dispute rages between Egypt and the auction house Christie's in London over a sculpture depicting the head of the pharaoh Tutankhamun , set to be auctioned on July 4, a Live Science investigation reveals several clues as to where this sculpture comes from.

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Ancient Egyptian fortress built by Ramses II reveals its secrets

An ancient Egyptian fortress built by the Pharaoh Ramses II is revealing its secrets to archaeologists.

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King Tut statue sparks row as Egypt attempts to halt auction

Egypt is attempting to halt the auction of a 3,000-year-old statue of King Tutankhamun at auction house Christie’s in London.

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Ancient Egyptians built this 4-towered fortress more than 2,600 years ago

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the ruins of an ancient fortress dating to the 26th Dynasty, the last dynasty in which native Egyptians ruled before the Persians conquered the country in 525 B.C., according to the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities.

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This yellow Egyptian glass was forged by a meteorite impact 29 million years ago

Visit the right patch of desert along the border of Libya and Egypt, and you could stumble on pieces of pale yellow glass, the traces of a meteorite impact that took place 29 million years ago.

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2,600-year-old military castle uncovered in Egypt

An Egyptian archaeological mission has unearthed the ancient remnants of a 2,600-year-old military castle, meaning it dates back nearly three millennia

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Incredible 4,500-year-old cemetery discovered near Egypt’s Giza pyramids

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered an ancient cemetery near the famous Giza pyramids just outside Cairo.

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Ancient tomb of mysterious man discovered in Egypt

Archaeologists recently unearthed a tomb in Egypt belonging to a mysterious man known as Tjt, dating all the way back to Ancient Egypt.

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Dozens of mummies, including mother and child, discovered in Egyptian tomb

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a tomb containing dozens of mummies, including the remains of a mother and child.

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Discovery of Egyptian dignitary's 4,000-year-old colorful tomb stuns archaeologists

Egyptian officials unveiled a stunning discovery over the weekend: a 4,000-year-old tomb of a dignitary bedazzled in colorful paintings and inscriptions.

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Mummified birds, mice found in ancient Egyptian tomb

A recently unearthed tomb from Ancient Egypt contained several mummified animals, including birds, mice and dogs, researchers said.

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Amazing mummy discovery: High priest's 2,500-year-old remains uncovered

Archaeologists uncovered the 2,500-year-old remains of a powerful ancient Egyptian high priest in dramatic fashion on Sunday.

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60 Ancient Egyptian mummies entombed together died 'bloody, fearsome deaths'

More than 4,000 years ago in Egypt, dozens of men who died of terrible wounds were mummified and entombed together in the cliffs near Luxor.

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Mummy of Pharaoh's official discovered inside limestone sarcophagus in Egypt

The mummified remains of a high-ranking official named Khuwy were discovered in a colorful tomb that dates back 4,400 years.

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100 ancient Egyptian inscriptions found at amethyst mining site

Archaeologists have uncovered more than 100 ancient inscriptions carved into rock at Wadi el-Hudi, where the ancient Egyptians mined amethyst.

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Strange 2,500-year-old wreck discovered in Nile 'ship graveyard,' solving ancient puzzle

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the wreck of an extremely rare vessel that traveled the Nile around 2,500 years ago, solving an ancient puzzle.

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This miniature boat was meant for King Tut's fishing trips in the afterlife

Missing pieces of a miniature model boat buried with ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamun have been found in museum storage.

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Alexander the Great ‘didn't found Alexandria’ as historian claims ‘ancient fake news’

Our knowledge of the ancient world could be rewritten following a shock new claim about Alexander the Great.

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Amazing ram-headed sphinx linked to King Tut’s grandfather discovered in Egypt

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a large ram-headed sphinx that is linked to King Tutankhamun’s grandfather.

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2,000-year-old shipyard discovered in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered an ancient shipyard in the north of the country’s Sinai Peninsula, thought to be at least 2,000 years old.

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Teenage girl’s skeleton discovered in mysterious grave near Egyptian pyramid

The skeleton of a 13-year-old girl has been discovered in a mysterious grave near an ancient Egyptian pyramid.

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Amazing mummies discovery: Remains of dozens of people, including children, found in Egyptian tombs

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered dozens of mummies in ancient desert burial chambers.

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Did ancient aliens and exploring Egyptians visit Australia 50,000 years ago?

Over the Australia-Day long weekend, the world was hammered with History Channel’s perspective of our Land Down Under.

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King Tut tomb mystery: Experts explain strange spots on burial chamber's walls

After a decade, the restoration of the tomb of King Tutankhamun in Egypt has finally been restored, a project described as a "must-see" attraction.

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Egypt says archaeologists find ancient tombs in Nile Delta

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt says archaeologists have uncovered ancient tombs dating back to the Second Intermediate Period, 1782-1570 B.C., in the Nile Delta.

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Ancient Egypt tombs dating back to Roman times unearthed

Archaeologists have uncovered two ancient Egypt tombs dating back to the Roman period in the country's Western Desert, according to a statement from the Antiquities Ministry.