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Abydos: Egypt’s First Pharaohs and the Cult of Osiris
In the field of archaeology, a great number of extraordinary finds make headlines either because of their actual significance or because of the sensational circumstances surrounding them. Some discoveries, however, come to us piecemeal; they are never breaking news because their significance comes only gradually, the result of years of sustained work, dedication and... »
5,000-year-old cemetery found near Abydos
A team of Egyptian experts have discovered a cemetery that dates back to the early Pharaonic dynasties (about 5 thousand years) south of Cairo. The necropolis was discovered in the area of Um Al Geaab, in the south of the archeological zone of Abid, province of Sohag, about 500 kilometers from the Egyptian capital. The cemetery... »
Wild ass tamed, buried with Egyptian king
Paleoscientists discovered the skeletons of 10 donkeys nestled in three mud graves dating back 5,000 years ago when Egypt was just forming a state. Researchers speculate the donkeys were associated with the tomb of either King Narmer or King Aha. King Narmer is known for unifying Upper and Lower Egypt and creating the world’s first... »
