Nubian kings ruled Egypt for less than 100 years. Their influence lasted centuries.
Once vassals to pharaohs, the Kushite kings of Nubia took control of Egypt for almost a century. Embracing Egyptian rituals, they created a culture that influenced both civilizations.
Archaeologists Find Remains of Six-Fingered Shaman in Ancient Grave
Experts say the discovery "opens a window into the spiritual world of communities that lived approximately 10,000 years ago.” ...
A mother pleads for Britain’s help in freeing son from Egyptian prison, one day of hunger at a time
But as she slumped in a folding chair outside the gates of the British prime minister’s office on day 129 of a hunger strike, she was just a mother — a mom trying to win freedom for her son who has ...
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Ancient artifacts unearthed in Iraq shed light on hidden history of Mesopotamia
Researchers made the new discoveries during field work at the Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan. The research provides insights into regional heritage and fills gaps in knowledge about how ancient ...
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This ‘25,000-Year-Old Pyramid’ Is Older than Egypt’s—but Scientists Say It Was Not Built by Humans
For centuries, the Djoser Step Pyramid in Egypt has held the title of the world’s oldest pyramid, estimated to have been built around 2,630 BC. But a controversial study from a few years ago suggested ...
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Pink And White "Pastes" Sealing Ancient Egyptian Cult Worker's Coffins Analyzed For First Time
Numerous previous studies have analyzed the composition of pastes and mortars used in ancient Egyptian construction. Some of ...
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Ancient Egypt’s First Fully Preserved Funeral Home Has Been Discovered In The City Of The Dead
Archaeologists have just uncovered the first known funeral home from ancient Egypt. The complex included a mummification workshop, which was designed with a ventilation system to keep air circulating ...