An Egyptian Ministry archaeological mission uncovered 250 rock tombs in Sohag governorate, which opens the door for more archaeological discoveries in this region.
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The fieldwork over the next two years will focus on the further exploration of the royal brewery and the analysis of the evidence for the ritual use of beer in the nearby royal funerary temples
Abydos excavation site
The Division of Archaeological and Ethnographic Field Research of the National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded NYU’s Institute of Fine Arts $150,000 to support the project “Excavation of Egypt’s first industrial-scale brewery, located at the ancient site of Abydos.” These funds will specifically support two field seasons of excavations at Abydos that aim to address the question of the relationship between beer production on such an enormous, truly industrial scale and the early development of Egyptian kingship and the state.
May 9, 2021
CAIRO A Polish archaeological research team says it has discovered a pregnant Egyptian mummy dating to the first century B.C. The findings were published in the Journal of Archaeological Science April 28. The research is part of the Warsaw Mummy Project, which began in 2015, that uses technology to examine human and animal mummies housed in the National Museum in Warsaw. In this case, a radiological examination showed the mummified woman had been pregnant.
The Polish scientists said the discovery is the first of its kind. The body is believed to have belonged to a high-status woman of the medical community and is wrapped in linen and plain weave fabrics and accompanied with a rich set of amulets. Close examination showed the woman likely died in her 20s and was between 26 to 30 weeks pregnant.
Egypt discovers 110 ancient tombs spanning three civilizations Cairo has announced the discovery of 110 ancient tombs in Dakahlia governorate in north Egypt spanning three civilizations, including the Hyksos era. Egyptian archaeologists with a new trove of treasures at Egypt s Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo, on Jan. 17, 2021. - KHALED DESOUKI/AFP via Getty Images
May 4, 2021
CAIRO The archaeological mission working in the Kom al-Khalijan area in the northern Egyptian governorate of Dakahlia announced the discovery of 110 tombs dating back to three different civilizations April 27. They include the Lower Egypt civilization known as Bhutto I and II, the Naqada III civilization and a transition era known as the Hyksos period.
(Photo : Scott Olson/Getty Images) King Tut Exhibit Opens At The Field Museum
CHICAGO - MAY 25: A statue of Ptah, chief god of Memphis, recovered from the tomb of Egypt s King Tutankhamun is displayed at the Field Museum May 25, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois. The King Tut exhibit, which opens to the public tomorrow, is on loan from Egypt, part of a four-stop U.S. tour.
Archaeologists have discovered predynastic tombs dating back to Egypt s pharaohs. The tombs, which date back over 5,000 years, were found near the base of the Nile River, where it empties into the Mediterranean Sea.
Over 5,000-year-old tombs unearthed in Egypt