In the 19th century, preserved bodies were not only ceremonially unveiled; owning one became a status symbol. “It would be ...
When it comes to ancient Egypt, archaeologists never know what they might find – and visitors are bound to be dazzled by the displays in the recently opened Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo. In recent ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Romilly Lockyer/Getty Images Ancient Egypt is famous for its pyramids, mummies and ...
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The Chinchorro people of the Pacific coast turned the raw pain of loss into something enduring and visible, reshaping the bodies of their dead into carefully crafted figures that still hold their form ...
LAHUN, Egypt, April 26 (Reuters) - Archaeologists have unearthed a cache of pharaonic-era mummies in brightly painted wooden coffins near Egypt's little-known Lahun pyramid, the site head said on ...
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