Archaeologists have uncovered two ancient Egyptian burials holding bodies wearing head cones, the first physical evidence of the practice. Source: https://www.livescience.com/ancient-egypt-head-cone-burial.html
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Why 536 Was ‘the Worst Year To Be Alive’
Ask medieval historian Michael McCormick what year was the worst to be alive, and he’s got an answer: “536.” Not 1349, when the Black Death wiped out half of Europe. Not 1918, when the flu killed 50 million to 100 million people, mostly young adults. But 536. From a report: In Europe, “It was the beginning of one of the worst…
Two Lion Cub Mummies Discovered in Egypt for the First Time
Two mummified lions, dating back about 2,600 years, have been discovered in a tomb full of cat statues and cat mummies in Saqqara, in Egypt. Source: https://www.livescience.com/lion-cub-mummies-saqqara-egypt.html
Why Nile hasn’t changed course in 30 million years
Scientists say they’ve solved the geologic mystery of the Nile River’s unchanging path, and also discovered the river is about 30 million years old – 6 times older than previously believed. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/why-nile-river-hasnt-changed-course-age…
Egypt hints at ‘mummified lion’ discovery
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the mummy of a very large animal, most likely a lion or lioness. The Ministry of Antiquities reported on Monda… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/332128/egypt-hints-at-mummified-lion-discovery…
Magnificent Egyptian Catacomb Reveals Carvings of a ‘Worthy’ Woman and Her Pet
Almost 2,000 years ago, at a time when the Romans ruled Egypt, a woman named “Demetria” was laid to rest in a magnificently decorated catacomb at Saqqara in Egypt. Source: https://www.livescience.com/ancient-egypt-catacomb-mummies-carvings.html
Ancient Egyptians May Have Corralled Millions of Wild Birds to Sacrifice and Turn into Mummies
New DNA evidence suggests that Egyptians captured wild birds for millions of ritualistic sacrifices, rather than farming the animals. Source: https://www.livescience.com/ancient-egypt-millions-of-wild-bird-mummies.html
Ancient book fragments unearthed in Egypt
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of what is thought to be one of the oldest books ever written. A recent article published by the University… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/331756/ancient-book-fragments-unearthed-in-egypt…
30 Sealed Coffins Holding Mummies Called the ‘Cachette of the Priests’ Discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists have unearthed 30 sealed wooden coffins with mummies inside at “El-Assasif,” an ancient necropolis near Luxor, Egypt. Source: https://www.livescience.com/cachette-of-priests-egypt-mummies-discovered.html
In Photos: ‘Cachette of the Priests’ Discovered in Luxor
Archaeologists near Luxor, Egypt, have discovered 30 sealed wooden coffins with mummies inside, some of which belonged to ancient Egyptian priests. Here are photos of the findings. Source: https://www.livescience.com/photos-cachette-of-priests-mummies.html