Resource Manager Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 In a Pharaoh Tomb, Archaeologist Examines the Inscriptions ... of Ancient Tourists 21.06.2017 "The tomb of Ramesses VI in the Egyptian Valley of the Kings already in ancient times was visited by tourists, who signed their names and exchanged remarks reminiscent of discussions on Facebook and tourist forums. Walls of the tomb "spoke" thanks to the research of Prof. Adam Łukaszewicz from the University of Warsaw. "I visited and I did not like anything except the sarcophagus!"; "I admired!" "I can not read the hieroglyphs!" - these are some of the inscriptions read by the Polish scientists working inside Egypt's pharaoh Ramesses VI in the Valley of the Kings." Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Yale Archaeologists Discover Earliest Monumental Egyptian Hieroglyphs By Bess Connolly Martell June 20, 2017 "A joint Yale and Royal Museums of Art and History (Brussels) expedition to explore the the ancient Egyptian city of Elkab has uncovered some previously unknown rock inscriptions, which include the earliest monumental hieroglyphs dating back around 5,200 years."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Summer 2017, Cover Stories, Daily News A Wooden Toe: Swiss Egyptologists Study 3,000-Year-Old Prosthesis Wed, Jun 21, 2017 UNIVERSITY OF BASEL—"It is likely to be one of the oldest prosthetic devices in human history: Together with other experts, Egyptologists from the University of Basel have reexamined an artificial wooden big toe. The find is almost 3000 years old and was discovered in a female burial from the necropolis of Sheikh ´Abd el-Qurna close to Luxor. This area is currently being studied using state-of-the-art methods."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Ancient DNA Reveals Role Of Near East And Egypt In Cat Domestication 6/19/2017 07:00:00 PM "DNA found at archaeological sites reveals that the origins of our domestic cat are in the Near East and ancient Egypt. Cats were domesticated by the first farmers some 10,000 years ago. They later spread across Europe and other parts of the world via trade hub Egypt. The DNA analysis also revealed that most of these ancient cats had stripes: spotted cats were uncommon until the Middle Ages." Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted July 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Polish Egyptologist Identified Fragments of a Lost Egyptian Temple ... in a Storage 28.06.2017 "Thousands of stone blocks lying for years in a storage near Luxor turned out to be the remains of the temple of Thutmose I, long sought after by archaeologists. Fragments of the temple were identified by a Polish Egyptologist, Jadwiga Iwaszczuk. The Temple of Thutmose I (1504-1492 BC), in times of splendour, was comparable to the temples built by Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahari or by Ramesses II - the Ramesseum."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted July 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Sixth Century Medical Recipe Uncovered in St Catherine's Monastery The medical recipe uncovered is one of the renowned Greek physician Hippocrates Nevine El-Aref , Wednesday 5 Jul 2017 "In a ceremony held at his ministry's headquarters, Minister of Antiquities Khaled El-Enany announced the discovery of a very important medical manuscript uncovered by the monks of St Catherine's Monastery in South Sinai during restoration works carried out in the monastery's library." Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted July 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Greek Archaeologist Discovers Ancient Buildings in Alexandria, Egypt By Philip Chrysopoulos - Jul 10, 2017 "Greek archaeologist Kalliopi Papakostas has discovered ancient buildings and a bridge in the Shalallat Gardens area in Alexandria, Egypt. According to the Athens Macedonia News Agency, excavations in the area had started 21 years ago. Now archaeologists have discovered a long carved tunnel that sheds new light to the huge ancient building that has been found so far." Continued Also @ Greek Archaeologist Unearths Ancient Buildings and Bridge in Alexandria, Egypt TornosNews.gr 11.07.2017 | 10:48 Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted July 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Mosaic Floor from Roman Period Uncovered in Alexandria An Egyptian archaeological mission uncovered a Roman floor mosaic during excavation work in the Moharam Bek district of Alexandria Nevine El-Aref , Thursday 13 Jul 2017 "An Egyptian archaeological mission from the Ministry of Antiquities uncovered a Roman floor mosaic during excavation work at the Hend area in the Moharam Bek district of Alexandria. Aymen Ashmawi, the head of Ancient Egyptian Antiquities Section, explained that the floor mosaic is unique in Egypt but similar mosaics have been found in several areas in Rome, including the Baths of Trajan and Hadrian’s Villa." Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted July 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 King Tut's Wife May Be Buried in Newly Discovered Tomb By Owen Jarus, Live Science Contributor July 18, 2017 11:01am ET "Famed archaeologist Zahi Hawass and his team say they've found evidence of a tomb that could belong to King Tut's wife. The archaeologists eventually plan to excavate the new tomb, which is located near the tomb of the pharaoh Ay (1327-1323 B.C.) in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, Hawass told Live Science." Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted July 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Medieval-Era Graffiti Discovered in Cave in Upper Egypt The cave is thought to have been used by pilgrims and travelers Nevine El-Aref , Wednesday 19 Jul 2017 "An Egyptian mission has stumbled upon a cave in Upper Egypt which contains Medieval-era Arabic graffiti. The cave was discovered during an archaeological survey carried out at the archaeological sites located in the area known as the Golden Triangle in the Red Sea governorate. Deputy Minister of Antiquities Mohamed Abdellatif told Ahram Online that studies reveals that the cave was a rest house for pilgrims, traders and passengers who used it to protect themselves from the hot weather during their trips from Egypt to Mecca or Palestine."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted August 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 New Kingdom Egypt: The Goldsmith’s Tomb Date: July 21, 2017 Source: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen (LMU)Summary: Archeologists are studying the impact of intercultural contacts in Ancient Egypt. New excavations in Sudan have uncovered a tomb dating to around 1450 BC on the island of Sai in the Nile. Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted August 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 New Pharaonic Tomb Unearthed in Sharqia 7/28/2017 09:00:00 PM"The Egyptian Archaeological Mission of East Delta unearthed a pharaonic tomb in the city of al-Hosayneya in the al-Sharqia governorate."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted August 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Egyptologists Embrace Cutting-Edge Technology to Solve Ancient Mysteries Advanced chemical testing and electronic scanning devices are helping archaeologists dig into the deep past. BY AFP AUGUST 4, 2017 3:44 PM EDT "From the Giza pyramids to the pharaonic tombs of Luxor, Egypt's ancient monuments are holding onto mysteries which researchers now aim to unravel with cutting edge technology."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted August 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 More on: Egyptologists Go High Tech To Unlock Ancient Mysteries 8/03/2017 10:00:00 PM "From the Giza pyramids to the pharaonic tombs of Luxor, Egypt's ancient monuments are holding onto mysteries which researchers now aim to unravel with cutting edge technology."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted August 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Now On-Line: Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities - Newsletter - Issue 14 - July 2017 Continued H/t: BiblePlacesBlog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted August 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Archaeologists Discover Three Ancient Tombs in Egypt 15 August 2017 "Archaeologists have discovered three tombs that date back around 2,000 years in southern Egypt. They were found in burial grounds in the Al-Kamin al-Sahrawi area in Minya province, south of Cairo. The tombs contained a collection of different sarcophagi, or stone coffins, as well as clay fragments. Egypt's antiquities ministry said the discovery "suggests that the area was a great cemetery for a long span of time"."Continued also @ National Geographic Three New Ancient Tombs Discovered in Egypt PUBLISHED AUGUST 16, 2017"The newfound artifacts span decades of Egyptian history—suggesting the tombs were part of a city’s large cemetery."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Egyptian Antiquities Ministry Inspects Khufu's Boat after Accident Causes 'Mild' Damage to Beam The accident occurred at the site where the ancient boat is being removed from its burial pit Nevine El-Aref , Monday 21 Aug 2017 "A team of archaeologists and restorers were dispatched on Monday to the Giza Plateau to inspect work achieved at Khufu’s second boat project, and to investigate the condition of a damaged beam. Since 2010, a Japanese-Egyptian team has been working to lift, restore and reconstruct the ancient boat, 4,500 years after it was buried as part of King Khufu's funeral rites."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 ARCHAEOLOGY Five Roman Cemeteries Discovered in Dakhla Oasis MENA August 23, 2017 1:59 pm "The Egyptian archaeological mission, operating in the Be’r al-Shaghala area of Dakhla Oasis, discovered five cemeteries dating back to the Roman era, during this years excavation season." Continued also @ ahramonline New Roman Tombs Discovered in Egypt's Dakhla Oasis "Five mud-brick tombs uncovered in Beir Al-Shaghala necropolis in the Western Desert" Nevine El-Aref , Wednesday 23 Aug 2017 Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 The Coinage of Queen Berenice II August 14, 2017 The American Numismatic Society Tara Sewell-Lasater"Tara Sewell-Lasater is a PhD student in the History Department at the University of Houston. Her work focuses on Hellenistic and Roman Egypt. She has previously worked on the role of women in Egypt during the Pharaonic period. Her dissertation will focus on the transmission of Greek and Roman traditions into Egypt and their subsequent envelopment into the Egyptian culture." Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted September 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Lost Languages Discovered in One of the World’s Oldest Continuously Run Libraries "The centuries-old texts were erased, and then written over, by monks at Saint Catherine’s Monastery in Egypt" By Brigit Katzsmithsonian.com September 5, 2017 Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted September 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Amun-Re Goldsmith Tomb Uncovered in Draa Abul Naga Necropolis on Luxor's West Bank The tomb was discovered along with a number of others by an Egyptian archaeological mission led by Mostafa Waziri Nevine El-Aref , Saturday 9 Sep 2017 "In a gala ceremony held in Draa Abul-Naga necropolis on Luxor's West Bank on Saturday, Minister of Antiquities Khaled El-Enany announced the discovery of an 18th Dynasty tomb of god Amun-Re’s goldsmith, Amenemhat (Kampp 390), and a Middle Kingdom burial shaft for a family."Continued Also here:Heritage Goldsmith’s Tomb Uncovered "The 18th Dynasty tomb of the goldsmith of the god Amun-Re has been uncovered in the Draa Abul-Naga necropolis on Luxor’s west bank, reports Nevine El-Aref"Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 The Great Pyramid of Giza The mummy of all mysteries...solved: Archaeologists uncover secrets of how mankind pulled off one of its most awesome miracles - the Great Pyramid of Giza New proof shows how the Egyptians transported 2½-ton blocks for 500 milesBlocks of limestone and granite built the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu in 2,600 BC170,000 tons carried along the Nile in wooden boats held together by ropesBoats used purpose built channels and canals to an inland port yards from site By Claudia Joseph For The Mail On Sunday PUBLISHED: 07:09 +10:00, 24 September 2017 | UPDATED: 09:22 +10:00, 24 September 2017 Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted September 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 More on: Secrets of Great Pyramid Uncovered ISTANBUL September 26, 2017 "The secrets behind the construction of the oldest and only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the World have been locked within its limestone and granite walls for centuries. But now archaeologists believe they have finally uncovered how Egyptians were able to lug millions of 2.5 ton blocks 500 miles to create the Great Pyramid of Giza, reported Mirror Online on Sept. 24."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted September 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Two Toes of King Psamtik I Statue Excavated in Matariya Al-Masry Al-Youm September 25, 2017 "The Egyptian-German archaeological mission operating in Matariya area discovered on Sunday two toes belonging to the statue of King Psamtik I, which was excavated in March, sources with the Antiquities Ministry told Al-Masry Al-Youm on Monday."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted October 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 Gypsum Head of King Akhenaten Statue Unearthed in Egypt's Minya Nevine El-Aref , Saturday 30 Sep 2017 "A British-Egyptian archaeological mission from Cambridge University has discovered a gypsum head from a statue of King Akhenaten (around 1300 BC) during excavation work in Tel El-Amarna in Egypt’s Minya governorate. The head – which is 9cm tall, 13.5 cm long and 8 cm wide – was unearthed during excavation work in the first hall of the Great Atun Temple in Tel El-Amarna, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Mostafa Waziri told Ahram Online." Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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