59 coffins excavated so far at Egypt's Saqqara necropolis
Many contain intact mummies, and researchers have also found statuettes honoring Egyptian gods and goddesses. "I consider this the beginning ...
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Archaeologists uncover 3,200-year-old citadel in southern Israel
Israel Antiquities Authority believes fortress was likely built by ancient Egyptians to repel Philistine invaders.
Digital scans of Egyptian cat, snake, bird mummies reveal animal abuse
Scientists use micro CT scanning to "unwrap" mummies of animals that were apparently made to act as go-betweens between deities ...
Egypt's 'history of humanity' monuments face climate change threat
Egyptologist Zahi Hawass: Open-air archeological sites in danger from stronger winds and humidity, higher temperatures and bigger floods. "I believe ...
Egyptian Antiquities Ministry unveil cache of coffins dating as far back as 1994 BCE
3,000-year-old coffins feature intricate carving and bright colors and held mummies. Coffins to undergo restoration before being moved to the ...
Egypt begins restoration of King Tut's golden coffin
Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anany tells reporters that work on gilded outermost coffin is expected to take at least eight months.