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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The oldest joke in history has been found: it is 4300 years old

Researchers have discovered the oldest known joke dating back 4300 years, originating from a Babylonian tablet.

Mar 22 โ€ข 11:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

From Antiquity to Emojis: Why the Heart Became the Universal Symbol of Love?

An exploration of how the heart symbol evolved from ancient Egypt to a contemporary icon of love, transcending language barriers.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ancient Egyptian Exhibition Opens in Osaka on the 20th Featuring 150 Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum

An exhibition showcasing 150 artifacts from ancient Egypt will open in Osaka, highlighting significant pieces from the Brooklyn Museum.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Why is Eid Cake Round? A Tale from the Sun of the Pharaohs to the Moon of China

As the Islamic world prepares for Eid al-Fitr, the round shape of the traditional Eid cake, revered in various cultures, traces its origins back to ancient Egyptian rituals honoring the sun god Ra.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

A century-ignored find: a tiny tool changes knowledge about the history of ancient Egyptian technology

A newly studied artifact is identified as the oldest known rotary metal drill from pre-dynastic Egypt, shedding light on the technological advancements of the time.

Mar 5 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Ancient Egypt, the new museum inaugurated with 330 works

A new exhibition featuring 330 works, including mummies and artifacts from Ancient Egypt, has opened at the Castello Sforzesco in Milan.

Mar 5 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

A tool over 5000 years old was found in Egypt, which was already ahead of its time by a couple of thousand years

In Upper Egypt, a small copper artifact initially thought to be a tool for sewing has been identified as an ancient bow-drill, dating back around 5300 years.

Mar 3 โ€ข 08:19 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

Ancient Egyptโ€™s golden treasures dazzle London in landmark exhibition

A major exhibition showcasing over 180 ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the golden mask of King Amenemope, has opened in London, emphasizing cultural exchange and tourism promotion.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

A terrible mistake: A guide defaces the Pyramid of Unas in Egypt and social media reacts

A tourist guide in Egypt caused outrage after writing with chalk on the ancient Pyramid of Unas, describing his action as an 'unforgivable mistake.'

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Tourist guide arrested for vandalizing a pyramid over 4,000 years old

A tourist guide has been arrested for vandalizing the Pyramid of Unas, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Egypt, by drawing on its ancient stones.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Duck: The King of Egyptian Feasts.. A Journey Through History from Temple Murals to Ramadan Tables

The article explores the significance of duck in Egyptian cuisine from ancient times to modern Ramadan celebrations.

Feb 25 โ€ข 02:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

The golden ticket to the afterlife: the mysterious Book of the Dead reveals its secrets

An ancient Egyptian manuscript designed to guide the deceased to paradise is currently on display at the Brooklyn Museum.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

A novel that mixes Ancient Egypt with fantasy and features a young embalmer wins the 20th Minotauro Prize

Africa Vรกzquez's novel that intertwines Ancient Egypt and fantasy has won the 20th Minotauro Prize.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Before the Pharaohs: An ancient Egyptian digging tool rewrites the history of technology

A recent archaeological study reveals that ancient Egyptians may have used an advanced metal drilling tool centuries before the pharaonic era, indicating a more sophisticated technological level than previously believed.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

Rock Art in the Egyptian Desert - Spanning a Period of 10,000 Years

A new archaeological discovery in Egypt reveals a rock shelter in the Umm Arak plateau, containing ancient rock art dating back up to 10,000 years.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

This Day in History: Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb

The article discusses the historical context and significance of Tutankhamun, the young Pharaoh of ancient Egypt, focusing on his reign and the discovery of his tomb.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

When the door of Tutankhamun's tomb was opened, a golden coffin was found

On February 16, 1923, archaeologist Howard Carter entered the sealed tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun for the first time, uncovering a significant archaeological discovery.

Feb 16 โ€ข 01:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Burucรบa and Kwiatkowski presented a book on the legacy of ancient Egypt

Burucรบa and Kwiatkowski have presented a new book detailing the influence of ancient Egypt from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment, coinciding with a popular exhibition at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Argentina.

Feb 13 โ€ข 20:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
World

Discovery on the Egyptian Sinai: A rock art site is 10,000 years old

Archaeologists discovered a 10,000-year-old rock art site on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, revealing diverse engravings and paintings that showcase artistic development from prehistory to the Islamic period.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

Discover a tool over 5300 years old that rewrites the history of Ancient Egypt

Researchers from Newcastle University have reidentified a small copper tool, previously thought to be a simple punch, as the oldest known metal bow drill, changing the understanding of ancient Egyptian engineering.

Feb 12 โ€ข 02:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

The wonder of the world has risen from the sea: archaeologists have raised massive stones from the Lighthouse of Alexandria

Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed 22 massive stones from the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The House That Crossed to the Other World.. The Secret of the Soul Houses in Ancient Egypt

The article explores the significance of ancient Egyptian Soul Houses, which were designed not for the living but for the continuation of the deceased's life after death.

Feb 9 โ€ข 06:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

A 5,000-Year-Old Rock Painting Found in Egypt Depicting the Violent Pharaohic Expansion in Sinai

A 5,000-year-old rock painting depicting the violent expansion of the ancient Egyptians in Sinai has been discovered near an ancient mining site.

Feb 9 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

The 'Youth Curl' was in Fashion - This is How Girls and Boys Lived Under the Pharaohs

An exhibition in Munich explores childhood in ancient Egypt, revealing daily life and cultural representations of children during that era.

Feb 8 โ€ข 06:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Scientists Revive the Intoxicating Scents of Ancient Egyptian Mummies. The Smell of Death Does Not Occur

Scientists have successfully revived the scents associated with ancient Egyptian mummies, debunking the notion that these scents are overwhelmingly unpleasant or morbid.

Feb 7 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Egypt on the brink of a hydrological disaster. How is it changing for tourists?

The article discusses the potential hydrological crisis in Egypt and its implications for tourism.

Feb 6 โ€ข 06:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

Ancient Mummies Reveal Surprising Discoveries Through Computed Tomography โ€“ See What Surprising Information Was Learned About Them

Recent CT scans of ancient Egyptian mummies, Nes-Min and Nes-Hor, have uncovered unexpected findings related to their lives during the Ptolemaic dynasty.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

Did giants exist? An ancient Egyptian papyrus would support biblical accounts

Various documents and reliefs from the 19th Egyptian Dynasty provide detailed accounts of tall warriors in Canaan, aligning with biblical stories of giant tribes and offering historical backing for these narratives.

Feb 4 โ€ข 18:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

An ancient Egyptian papyrus revived the debate about the existence of giant people

An ancient Egyptian papyrus at the British Museum has sparked expert debate regarding the possible existence of biblical giants.

Feb 4 โ€ข 01:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

What is behind the findings of the Lighthouse of Alexandria off the coast of Egypt

The discovery of remains from one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World has stirred the archaeological community, prompting experts to explore its hidden significance.

Feb 2 โ€ข 21:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
World

What if the greatness of Egypt was born from a simple change in the river? History points to a modification of the Nile 4,000 years ago

The article discusses the potential impact of a significant alteration of the Nile River 4,000 years ago on the civilization and longevity of ancient Egypt.

Jan 11 โ€ข 11:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

The Woman Who Ruled Egypt Presented Herself as a Man

Hatshepsut, one of the rare ancient Egyptian female pharaohs, ruled from around 1479 to 1458 BC and was known for her ambitious projects and political influence while disguising herself as a man.

Jan 1 โ€ข 07:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The prehistoric mummies of Atacama hold an unusual anatomical detail: this explains the reduction of the brain after thousands of years in the desert

The prehistoric mummies of Atacama reveal an unexpected anatomical detail regarding brain reduction over thousands of years, highlighting the diversity of ancient mummification practices beyond just ancient Egypt.

Dec 30 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
World

Egypt bets on its heritage and recovers the statues of Amenhotep III as an emblem of the greatness of Ancient Egypt

Egypt is reclaiming the statues of Amenhotep III to symbolize the splendor of Ancient Egypt during his prosperous reign, which was marked by significant architectural and artistic achievements.

Dec 27 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Childhood in Ancient Egypt: Is a Pharaoh Overwhelmed with Eighty Children?

An exhibition at the State Museum of Egyptian Art in Munich explores aspects of childhood in Ancient Egypt, including nutrition, clothing, education, illness, religion, and death.

Dec 27 โ€ข 09:36 UTC

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