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- Hi-tech scans of Seqenenre Tao II’s mummy show wounds skilfully hidden by embalmers, suggesting he was killed in an ‘execution ceremony’
- Researchers have spent decades trying to decipher the death of Seqenenre, whose corpse was found in the late 19th century and had visible wounds on its face
The factory, which could be the world’s oldest, was found in Abydos, an ancient burial ground located in the desert west of the Nile River.
The factory, which could be the world’s oldest, was found in Abydos, an ancient burial ground located in the desert west of the Nile River.
‘Radiocarbon dating confirms that the finds date from approximately 1000 BCE, corresponding to the biblical monarchies of David and Solomon,’ experts said.
‘Radiocarbon dating confirms that the finds date from approximately 1000 BCE, corresponding to the biblical monarchies of David and Solomon,’ experts said.
Egypt becomes one of the first countries in Africa to vaccinate its citizens against the coronavirus.
Egypt becomes one of the first countries in Africa to vaccinate its citizens against the coronavirus.
Egypt on January 17, 2021, unveiled ancient treasures found at the Saqqara ancient burial site near the capital Cairo. The archaeological mission that started in 2007 discovered more than 50 sarcophagi that are at least 3,000 years old. Famed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass, who led the team, called the discovery one that “rewrites history”.
Egypt on January 17, 2021, unveiled ancient treasures found at the Saqqara ancient burial site near the capital Cairo. The archaeological mission that started in 2007 discovered more than 50 sarcophagi that are at least 3,000 years old. Famed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass, who led the team, called the discovery one that “rewrites history”.
Discoveries Finds at the Saqqara necropolis include sarcophagi more than 3,000 years old, as well as the funerary temple of Queen Nearit, wife of King Teti.
Discoveries Finds at the Saqqara necropolis include sarcophagi more than 3,000 years old, as well as the funerary temple of Queen Nearit, wife of King Teti.
Belly dancers from places such as Russia, Ukraine, and Brazil have made a name for themselves in Egypt, ‘the land of belly dancing’, even as it grows more conservative and cracks down on freedoms.
Belly dancers from places such as Russia, Ukraine, and Brazil have made a name for themselves in Egypt, ‘the land of belly dancing’, even as it grows more conservative and cracks down on freedoms.
Turkey at Christmas has never been much of a thing in Asia. The Japanese go for KFC, in India it could be Coca-Cola and butter chicken, while in South Korea and Vietnam the day is more about family than food.
Turkey at Christmas has never been much of a thing in Asia. The Japanese go for KFC, in India it could be Coca-Cola and butter chicken, while in South Korea and Vietnam the day is more about family than food.
Specialists from Uganda, Nigeria, Algeria and Egypt named among 24 members of the Expert Committee of the China International Commercial Court.
Specialists from Uganda, Nigeria, Algeria and Egypt named among 24 members of the Expert Committee of the China International Commercial Court.
Mahmoud el-Komy, a 26-year-old mechatronics engineer from Egypt, has invented a robot health care worker to reduce the chance of infection among frontline hospital workers. The robot named Cira-03 can be remote-controlled and can reportedly take blood tests, perform cardiac ultrasounds and take X-rays.
Mahmoud el-Komy, a 26-year-old mechatronics engineer from Egypt, has invented a robot health care worker to reduce the chance of infection among frontline hospital workers. The robot named Cira-03 can be remote-controlled and can reportedly take blood tests, perform cardiac ultrasounds and take X-rays.
The newly discovered coffins, plus associated mummies and artefacts, will go on display at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
The newly discovered coffins, plus associated mummies and artefacts, will go on display at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Negotiations will involve water ministers from the three countries as well as representatives from African Union, European Union and World Bank.
Negotiations will involve water ministers from the three countries as well as representatives from African Union, European Union and World Bank.
Vowing not to ‘cave in to aggressions of any kind’, Ethiopia said it was working to resolve long-standing issues over the project with neighbours Sudan and Egypt.
Vowing not to ‘cave in to aggressions of any kind’, Ethiopia said it was working to resolve long-standing issues over the project with neighbours Sudan and Egypt.
Archaeologists in Egypt discovered more than 80 coffins in the ancient burial ground of Saqqara on October 19, 2020. Officials said the coffins are around 2,500 years old and have not been opened. Earlier this month, archaeologists unearthed 59 coffins belonging to priests and clerks from the 26th dynasty.
Video courtesy: Reuters/Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities/Egyptian Prime Minister Office
Archaeologists in Egypt discovered more than 80 coffins in the ancient burial ground of Saqqara on October 19, 2020. Officials said the coffins are around 2,500 years old and have not been opened. Earlier this month, archaeologists unearthed 59 coffins belonging to priests and clerks from the 26th dynasty.
Video courtesy: Reuters/Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities/Egyptian Prime Minister Office
Archaeologists in Egypt said on October 3, 2020 that they had discovered 59 coffins buried more than 2,500 years ago. Officials said they belonged to priests and clerks from the 26th dynasty. The sarcophagi were unearthed in an ancient necropolis in Saqqara, a UNESCO world heritage site located south of Cairo.
Archaeologists in Egypt said on October 3, 2020 that they had discovered 59 coffins buried more than 2,500 years ago. Officials said they belonged to priests and clerks from the 26th dynasty. The sarcophagi were unearthed in an ancient necropolis in Saqqara, a UNESCO world heritage site located south of Cairo.
The coffins date back to the Late Period of ancient Egypt, from about the sixth or seventh century BC.
The coffins date back to the Late Period of ancient Egypt, from about the sixth or seventh century BC.
Saqqara is part of the ancient capital of Memphis, a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Saqqara is part of the ancient capital of Memphis, a Unesco World Heritage Site.
‘One of the constant and concerning challenges in many African countries is the shortage of kits to test people,’ WHO official says.
‘One of the constant and concerning challenges in many African countries is the shortage of kits to test people,’ WHO official says.
Number of infections confirmed in past fortnight 50 per cent higher than in previous two weeks, World Health Organisation says.
Number of infections confirmed in past fortnight 50 per cent higher than in previous two weeks, World Health Organisation says.
Haneen Hossam, Mawada al-Adham and three others each fined US$19,000 and sentenced to two years each in prison as lawmakers call for ban on video-sharing app.
Haneen Hossam, Mawada al-Adham and three others each fined US$19,000 and sentenced to two years each in prison as lawmakers call for ban on video-sharing app.
Ethiopia is filling its Blue Nile reservoir against the wishes of Sudan and Egypt, which fear droughts may occur. Beijing has investments in all three nations.
Ethiopia is filling its Blue Nile reservoir against the wishes of Sudan and Egypt, which fear droughts may occur. Beijing has investments in all three nations.
Disagreement over US$4.6 billion project has led to sharp regional tensions and concerns about potential military conflict.
Disagreement over US$4.6 billion project has led to sharp regional tensions and concerns about potential military conflict.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, France’s President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte voiced ‘grave concerns’.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, France’s President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte voiced ‘grave concerns’.
The African Union is brokering talks between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan over the Blue Nile project, amid fears it will restrict water supplies downstream.
The African Union is brokering talks between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan over the Blue Nile project, amid fears it will restrict water supplies downstream.
Khaled Abu Taleb, a member of parliament’s Defence and National Security Committee, said kites might be equipped with surveillance cameras
Khaled Abu Taleb, a member of parliament’s Defence and National Security Committee, said kites might be equipped with surveillance cameras
Dancer denied the accusations, saying the content was stolen and shared from her phone without consent.
Dancer denied the accusations, saying the content was stolen and shared from her phone without consent.
More than 16,000 Libyans have been displaced in recent days by the latest bout of fighting in the capital and the town of Tarhouna
More than 16,000 Libyans have been displaced in recent days by the latest bout of fighting in the capital and the town of Tarhouna
Lina Attalah, the editor-in-chief of Mada Masr, was detained amid a nationwide crackdown on the media.
Lina Attalah, the editor-in-chief of Mada Masr, was detained amid a nationwide crackdown on the media.
Trainer Ashraf el-Helw keeps animals on farm outside Caira and brings them into city to film show in his living room.
Trainer Ashraf el-Helw keeps animals on farm outside Caira and brings them into city to film show in his living room.
As donations and purchases of test kits arrive, there is concern that the numbers diagnosed are relatively low in nations with fragile health care provision.
As donations and purchases of test kits arrive, there is concern that the numbers diagnosed are relatively low in nations with fragile health care provision.