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Sekhemka statue causing a stir - News - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

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As far as we know, there is no curse on the ancient Egyptian statue of Sekhemka.
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Egypt's Ancient Fleet: Lost for Thousands of Years, Discovered in a Desolate Cave

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An ancient harbor on the Red Sea proves ancient Egyptians mastered oceangoing technology and launched a series of ambitious expeditions to far-off lands. .

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Archaeological committee to inspect the looted El-Hibeh site - Ancient Egypt - Heritage - Ahram Online

Archaeological committee to inspect the looted El-Hibeh site - Ancient Egypt - Heritage - Ahram Online | Ancient Egypt and Nubia | Scoop.it
An archaeological committee from the Ministry of State for Antiquities (MSA) embarked today on an inspection tour at the El-Hibeh archaeological site in Beni Suef, as well as other sites that were subjected to looting after the 2011 revolution.
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Researchers find cancer in ancient Egyptian mummy

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A professor from American University in Cairo says discovery of prostate cancer in a 2,200-year-old mummy indicates the disease was caused by genetics, not environment.

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In Egypt, archaeologists reopen tombs to woo tourists

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To help revive nation’s struggling tourism industry, archaeologists are reopening tombs to the public.

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Animal Mummies Discovered at Ancient Egyptian Site : Discovery News

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An ancient holy place in Egypt once known as the "Terrace of the Great God" reveals a wealth of new discoveries, from animal mummies and human remains to a...

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Ancient Egyptians used hair gel

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Ancient Egyptians wouldn't be caught dead without hair gel. Style in the afterlife was just as important as it was during life on Earth – and coiffure was key.


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