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How old is ancient Egypt?
When people talk about the ancient Egyptian civilization, that usually begins with the unification of upper and lower Egypt. Yes there were people who lived in the area for years prior to the unification. But
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Are There Any Living Descendants of King Tutankhamun?
Have you ever stopped for a moment and thought about all the generations of people who have lived before you? Many of us are born into a family with some idea of who our biological
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Who was King Tut’s Mother? DNA Reveals The Answer!
King Tutankhamun is arguably one of the most famous ancient Egyptians. You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who hasn’t heard of the infamous King Tut. Most people know that his father is Akhenaten, but who
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Was Cleopatra Black? No. And here’s the proof ….
I recently read a headline by a black author that said “Contrary to popular belief, Greek ruler Cleopatra could have been of African descent.” Now if you ever spend any amount of time on social
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Ancient Egyptian Makeup
The concept of makeup is as old as time itself. Even the ancient Egyptians wore it thousands of years ago. Yes, I mean lipstick, eyeliner, and even blush! In Ancient Egypt, both men and women
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Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings, in ancient Egyptian, was known as, “The Great, Noble Necropolis of Millions of Years of Pharaoh,” or, more simply, “The Great Place.” It was the burial place of pharaohs and
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2500 Year Old Sealed Sarcophagus Opened in Egypt
It’s 2020. The world is in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, international travel has nearly ground to a halt, and much of humanity is living under lockdown. Meanwhile, in Egypt, archaeologists are opening sealed
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Is the Nefertiti Bust Real or Fake?
Nefertiti the Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten. Her bust is iconic, her image, along with King Tut’s golden mask, is what most people visualize when they think of ancient Egypt. The bust is one of
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An Ancient Egyptian Murder Mystery: The Assassination of Ramesses III
Fans of true crime stories are going to love what I have for you today. It’s one of the first ever documented murder mysteries. The murder of Pharaoh Ramesses III is one of the oldest
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Let’s Explore The Temple at Karnak
The ancient Egyptians may be best known for their pyramids, but these monumental tombs were only part of their extraordinary architectural legacy. The Temple of Karnak, located near modern Luxor, was the largest religious complex
Today is August 15, 2026, but in ancient Egyptian times it would be Tekh 28, during the season of Akhet -- which is a month dedicated to Thoth. Today is a Very favorable day.