In 1935, archaeologists discovered the mummified remains of an ancient Egyptian woman near Luxor, her mouth frozen wide open in what seemed to be a scream. This "screaming woman," who lived about 3,500 years ago, has continued to intrigue scientists. Recently, a team of researchers used advanced techniques to uncover new details about her life, health, and the cause behind her … [Read more...] about Scientists reveal new details about ‘screaming’ Egyptian mummy’s life and death
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This 4,500-year-old Egyptian Beadnet Dress Was Painstakingly Reassembled from 7,000 Beads Found in a Tomb
The only complete ancient Egyptian beadnet dress found to date reveals a lot about the style and craftsmanship of the Old Kingdom period. In 1927, a team of archaeologists led by George A. Reisner were excavating at Giza, where they explored the mastaba tomb G7440. Inside the tomb, they found the skeletal remains of an unidentified female, who was wrapped in linen bandages … [Read more...] about This 4,500-year-old Egyptian Beadnet Dress Was Painstakingly Reassembled from 7,000 Beads Found in a Tomb
Ancient Egyptian Treasures: The Remarkable Preservation of a 3,400-Year-Old Painting Palette
In the realm of ancient artifacts, some transcendent relics emerge, bearing witness to the creativity and ingenuity of civilizations long past. Among these treasures, a truly captivating piece stands as a testament to the artistic prowess of ancient Egypt—the 3,400-year-old painter's palette. Crafted from a single ivory slab, this exquisite artifact is not merely a tool of the … [Read more...] about Ancient Egyptian Treasures: The Remarkable Preservation of a 3,400-Year-Old Painting Palette
The Pyramidion: A Stunning Relic of Ancient Egyptian Architecture
In ancient Egypt, the pyramidion was the uppermost piece of a pyramid or obelisk. Made of diorite, granite, or fine limestone, the pyramidion was an ornate and highly-decorated capstone that was often covered in gold or electrum. While many pyramids have been destroyed over time, very few pyramidia have survived into modern times, making them a rare and valuable find for … [Read more...] about The Pyramidion: A Stunning Relic of Ancient Egyptian Architecture
For killing 60 Lab Mice, An Egyptian Teaching Assistant Was Sentenced To Six Months In Prison
A teaching assistant from Egypt who killed 60 lab mice to thwart a colleague's research has been given a six-month prison term. According to a police custody record, the man, Armian M, acknowledged poisoning the mice's drinking water in order to kill them. When his colleague, a South Valley University veterinary pathology fellow, arrived at her lab, she discovered all of … [Read more...] about For killing 60 Lab Mice, An Egyptian Teaching Assistant Was Sentenced To Six Months In Prison