18 ancient Egyptian tombs found with golden tongues

18 ancient Egyptian tombs with dozens of gold 'tongues' discovered along the Mediterranean coast

18 ancient Egyptian tombs with dozens of gold 'tongues' discovered along the Mediterranean coast

Egyptian Dig Uncovers Rare Gold Burial Amulets

An Egyptian archaeological team has uncovered a remarkable collection of ancient artifacts at Marina Alamein, a former Mediterranean port on Egypt’s northwestern coast. The excavation revealed 18 previously unknown tombs, bringing the site’s total to 44 since digging began in 1986. Among the most striking finds were 24 gold “golden tongue” amulets, placed in the []

Egypt uncovers 18 ancient tombs at Marina El Alamein archaeological site

An Egyptian archaeological mission working at the Marina El Alamein Archaeological Site on Egypt’s northwestern Mediterranean coast has uncovered 18 ancient tombs, together with a collection of sarcophagi, surface burials and archaeological artefacts, offering new insights into the history and cultural significance of one of Egypt’s most important ancient coastal cities. The latest excavations also [] The post Egypt uncovers 18 ancient tombs at Marina El Alamein archaeological site first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

18 Sealed Tombs Untouched Since Antiquity And Intriguing Artifacts Discovered At Marina El Alamein, Egypt

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - An Egyptian archaeological mission at the Marina El Alamein site in Egypt has uncovered 18 sealed ancient tombs, along with sarcophagi, surface burials, and artifacts. These findings provide new insights into the history and cultural significance of one of Egypt’s most important ancient coastal cities. Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. []

Tombs, Residential Area, and Production Facilities Discovered at Tell El-Koua in Ismailia

The Egyptian archaeological mission operating at Tell El-Koua in Wadi Tumilat, Ismailia Governorate, has uncovered a collection of tombs, a residential area, kilns, and silos dating back to the Second Intermediate Period.

Egypt finds coastal tombs, desert Byzantine-era city

CAIRO: Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered a series of nearly 2,000-year-old tombs on the Mediterranean coast and the remains of a planned Byzantine-era city in the western dese...

Two major archaeological sites uncovered in Egypt

Two major archaeological sites uncovered in Egypt

What 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Honey Teaches Us About Food That Never Spoils

_Lessons From Ancient Honey Image by CanvaArchaeologists have recovered pots of honey from ancient Egyptian tombs that date back more than 3,000 years...

Golden tongues, rock‑cut tombs unearthed at Marina El‑Alamein

Archaeologists at Marina El‑Alamein brush away centuries of sand to reveal what they describe as one of the most evocative discoveries the ancient port city has yielded in decades, 18 new tombs, each whispering fragments of a long‑lost Mediterranean world. The newly uncovered burials, ranging from rock‑cut chambers plunging eight meters into the bedrock to [] The post Golden tongues, rock‑cut tombs unearthed at Marina El‑Alamein appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Archaeologists in Israel uncover 1,700-year-old Roman-era statues buried face down

Two marble statues dating back 1,700 years were discovered near Binyamina, Israel, in a Roman-Byzantine winepress during a railway construction dig.

Archaeologists discover rare 1,700-year-old Roman marble busts buried near an ancient winepress in Israel

Archaeologists discover rare 1,700-year-old Roman marble busts buried near an ancient winepress in Israel

Egypt finds 2,000-year-old coastal tombs and desert Byzantine city

Egypt finds 2,000-year-old coastal tombs and desert Byzantine city

Mesir temukan makam berusia 2,000 tahun

KAHERAH: Pasukan ahli arkeo­logi Mesir berjaya menemukan siri makam berusia hampir 2,000 tahun di pesisir pantai Mediterranean dan runtuhan sebuah kota terancang dari zaman Byzantine di gurun barat, menurut kenyataan Kementerian Pelancongan dan Barangan Purba negara itu pada Sabtu. Penemuan di kawasan pan­tai itu dibuat di Marina El-Alamein, kira-kira 100 kilometer ke barat Alexandria, di ... Read more The post Mesir temukan makam berusia 2,000 tahun appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert

Archaeologists have unearthed fourth-century quarters in Egypt, revealing residential and religious structures, including a basilica church

Egypt unearths 3,000-year-old tomb near Luxor

Archaeologists uncovered a 3,000-year-old tomb near the southern Egyptian city of Luxor, authorities said on Sunday, the latest in a series of discoveries that officials hope will...

Egyptian heritage month

Egyptian heritage month

Syria receives 23 artifacts from France, strengthening cultural cooperation

Damascus, July 8 (SANA) Syria has received 23 archaeological artifacts that had been on loan to the Arab World Institute in Paris since 2010, in a move that reflects growing cultural cooperation with France and supports efforts to recover and preserve the country’s cultural heritage. The artifacts were flown to Damascus International Airport before being []

Ancient treasure cache discovered in biblical city from the Book of Genesis

It was a find of Biblical proportions. Archaeologists have unearthed a treasure trove of funerary artifacts in Egypt that could potentially shed light on life and death in Heliopolis — the ancient metropolis mentioned in the Story of Joseph in the Bible. The discovery, which was announced last month by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and []

Two centuries-old statues return to Nepal from US

Kathmandu, July 7: A proud moment for Nepal as two centuries-old statues of cultural and archaeological significance hav...

17 Tammuz Special Feature: The Secret Buried Beneath the Temple Mount, Hidden Under the Feet of Millions

Explore the buried vaults and ancient chambers beneath the Temple Mount plaza, from Herodian engineering to modern archaeological discoveries in Jerusalem.

Pyramids, pharaohs and pure pleasure: Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza

Besides it’s ancient giants, Egypt has the brand new Grand Egyptian Museum to show off its treasures and Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza is the perfect base from which to witness these wonders

Rare Second Temple finds unearthed at Shiloh

Magnificent ritual bath, purple-dye shell, and pottery from the Second Temple Period discovered at Ancient Shiloh.

Elite Maya people had teeth placed in a cave far from their tombs

A cave in Belize contains teeth from dozens of important Maya people buried elsewhere, which may attest to a ritual intended to ensure their passage to the underworld

See These Ancient Etruscan Frescoes That Italy Bought for Millions and Put on Public Display in Rome

Found in a burial chamber, the artworks depict battles between ancient heroes in the Mediterranean world

Major General Henry Anyidoho: Legendary Ghanaian peacekeeper gets new honour from Rwanda

Rwanda's government has constructed two permanent monuments at Burma Camp to honour Ghanaian peacekeepers who served during the tragic 1994 genocide.

Leitrim human remains date to at least 5,300 years ago

Human remains discovered almost a century ago in a megalithic tomb in Co Leitrim have been dated to 5,300-5,600 years ago.

All Mayan stone locations in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

Mayan stones are discovered through Mayan stelae puzzles around Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. Here's where to find every Mayan stone.

7 300-year-old artifacts handed over to Sar-i-Pul culture department

The Ministry of Information and Culture (MoIC) says seven historical artifacts, estimated to be around 300 years old, have been discovered in northern Sar-i-Pul province.

Thailand Finds 2,100-Year-Old Indian Gold Rings at Burial Site

BANGKOK, Jul 4: Thai archaeologists have uncovered two ancient Indian gold rings dating back between 1,900 and 2,100 years during excavations at the Don Yai Thong archaeological si...

Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert

A well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city in the western desert is one of two major archaeological finds announced by Egypt on Saturday.

Martyred leader's funeral ceremonies to be nominated for national heritage status

TEHRAN – Iran's minister of cultural heritage said on Monday that the government plans to seek national heritage registration for the planned funeral ceremonies of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Mehr news agency reported.

2,300-year-old beer found in China tomb

2,300-year-old beer found in China tomb

Chinese scientists’ horse-head discovery sheds light on ancient elite sacrificial traditions

From the ancient Aztecs’ efforts to appease the sun god to Apollo’s demands in the Iliad, human history is permeated with traditions of sacrifice, and China was no exception. In Zhejiang province, eastern China, scientists recently announced the discovery of a horse’s head sealed inside pottery at an ancient ritual site, dating back to the Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BC). The Eastern Zhou dynasty encompassed both the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BC) and the Warring States Period (475–221...