Resource Manager Posted October 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 Egypt Unearths 4,300-Year-Old Pharaonic Obelisk in Giza Source: Xinhua | 2017-10-05 01:52:01 | Editor: huaxia CAIRO, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- "Archeologists have discovered part of a Pharaonic obelisk dating back to about 4,300 years ago in Saqqara district on the outskirt of Egypt's Giza Province, the chief of the country's Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) said in a statement Wednesday. SCA Secretary General Mostafa al-Waziri revealed the discovery of the upper part of an obelisk belonging to ancient Egyptian Queen Ankhesenpepi II, mother of Pharaonic King Pepi II of the Sixth Dynasty who ruled Egypt from 2278 to 2184 BC."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted October 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 Ancient Wall Markings of Wild Animals Uncovered in South Aswan Pre-Dynastic wall markings have been uncovered in Subeira Valley near Aswan Nevine El-Aref , Wednesday 4 Oct 2017 "During an archaeological survey in the desert of Subeira Valley, south Aswan, an Egyptian archaeological mission from the Ministry of Antiquities stumbled upon pre-Dynastic rock markings. Mostafa Waziri, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, explained that the markings can be dated to the late pre-Dynastic era, and were found engraved on sandstone rocks. They depict scenes of troops of renowned animals at that time, such as hippopotamuses, wild bulls and donkeys, as well as gazelles. Markings showing workshops for the production of tools and instruments were also found on some of the rocks."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted October 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 French-Swiss Archaeological Mission Unearth Mini-Pyramid in Saqqara Al-Masry Al-Youm October 12, 2017 - 4:53 pm "The French-Swiss archaeological mission unearthed a mini-pyramid, made of pink granite, in South Saqqara on the outskirts of Egypt’s Giza Province, the Ministry of Antiquities said in a statement on Thursday."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted October 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Parts of Pharaoh Psamtik I Colossus Statue Recovered in Cairo 10/10/2017 08:30:00 PM "The Egyptian-German Archaeological Mission uncovered most of the remaining parts of the recently discovered colossus of 26th Dynasty Pharaoh Psamtik I (664-610 BC) while excavating at the temple of Heliopolis in the Souk Al-Khamis area of Matariya district in east Cairo." Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted November 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Czech Excavation Uncovers Temple of King Ramses II in Abusir Al-Masry Al-Youm October 15, 2017 "An Egyptian-Czech archaeological team uncovered the ruins of King Ramses II Temple during an excavation carried out by the mission at Abusir archaeological site, a statement for Antiquities Ministry said Sunday." Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted November 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 In Egypt, Archaeologists Find Part of 4,000-Year-Old Statue October 18, 2017 "Egypt says archaeologists have discovered the head of a wooden statue, likely belonging to a female regent who ruled the country more than 4,000 years ago." Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted November 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 PUBLIC RELEASE: 17-OCT-2017 Volcanic Eruptions Linked to Social Unrest in Ancient Egypt "Around 245 BCE Ptolemy III, ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt, made a decision that still puzzles many historians: After pursuing a successful military campaign against the kingdom's nemesis, the Seleucid Empire, centred mainly in present-day Syria and Iraq, Ptolemy III suddenly decided to return home. This about-face "changed everything about Near-East history," says Joseph Manning, a historian at Yale University."Continued Also @:How Volcanoes May Have Ended the Dynasty of Ptolemy and Cleopatra "Volcanic ash layers suggest eruptions may have messed with crop-dependent monsoons, leading to an era of revolt" BY CAROLYN GRAMLING 3:54PM, OCTOBER 17, 2017 Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted November 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Coptic Tombstone Unearthed at Sphinxes Avenue in Luxor The object is carved of limestone and decorated with a cross and Coptic texts Nevine El-Aref , Monday 23 Oct 2017 "Egyptian archaeologists in Luxor have stumbled upon a decorative Coptic tombstone buried on the eastern side of the Sphinxes Avenue, under Al-Mathan Bridge." Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted November 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Newsletter of the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities Issue 16 - September 2017 Download Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted November 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Oldest Recorded Solar Eclipse Helps Date the Egyptian Pharaohs Sarah Collins - Communications office Published - 30 Oct 2017 "Researchers have pinpointed the date of what could be the oldest solar eclipse yet recorded. The event, which occurred on 30 October 1207 BC, is mentioned in the Bible and could have consequences for the chronology of the ancient world."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted November 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Tech Shows 2,000-Year-Old Mummy of a Little Girl in Amazing Detail By Owen Jarus, Live Science Contributor | November 1, 2017 12:08pm ET "Some 2,000 years ago, the body of a girl who was around 5 years old was mummified and laid to rest somewhere in Egypt. Many of her internal organs were removed, and she was wrapped in fine linen with round earrings, a necklace and an amulet."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted November 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Mysterious Void Discovered in Egypt's Great Pyramid The cavity is the first major inner structure discovered in the pyramid since the 1800s. By Michael Greshko PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 2, 2017 "Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza—one of the wonders of the ancient world, and a dazzling feat of architectural genius—contains a hidden void at least a hundred feet long, scientists announced on Thursday."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted November 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2017 German, Egyptian Archaeologists Discover Ancient Gymnasium GERMAN PRESS AGENCY - DPA - CAIRO Published November 6, 2017 "A German-Egyptian team of archaeologists has discovered the remains of an ancient gymnasium which dates back around 2,300 years. The gymnasium, from the Hellenistic period (323-31 BC), was found in Fayoum province, around 100 kilometers south of Cairo." Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted November 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 Graeco-Roman Mummy Discovered In Egypt's Fayoum 11/14/2017 06:00:00 PM "An Egyptian-Russian archaeological mission operating in the Deir al-Banat area in Qalmasha village of Fayoum Governorate discovered on Tuesday a wooden coffin with a mummy dating back to the Graeco-Roman era." Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted November 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 New Treasures from Tutankhamun’s Tomb 11/16/2017 07:00:00 PM "As part of a German-Egyptian project, archaeologists from Tübingen for the first time examine embossed gold applications from the sensational find of 1922. The motifs indicate surprising links between the Levant and the Egypt of the pharaohs." Continued Also @: Tutankhamun's Gold Sheets on Display for First Time Ever at the Egyptian Museum Nevine El-Aref , Wednesday 15 Nov 2017 "Egypt’s Minister of Antiquities Khaled El-Enany is set to inaugurate on Wednesday evening the exhibition of Tutankhamun’s unseen treasures at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where the golden sheets of Tutankhamun will be on display for the first time ever."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted November 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 Pharaonic Carpentry Workshop Discovered in Upper Egypt's Aswan Source: Xinhua | 2017-11-24 03:07:13 | Editor: yan CAIRO, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- "A German-Swiss archaeological mission discovered an ancient carpentry workshop in the Elephantine Island in Upper Egypt's Aswan Province, the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities said in a statement on Thursday.Containing many woodworking tools such as axes, the uncovered workshop dates back to the reign of King Thutmose III and the early rule of King Amenhotep II of the 18th Dynasty, some 3,500 years ago, according to the statement."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted November 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 ARCHAEOLOGY Sunken Vessels Dating Back to Roman Era Discovered in Alexandria Al-Masry Al-Youm November 21, 2017 - 4:53 pm "The wreckages of three vessels dating back to the Roman era were discovered during excavations in the Mediterranean Sea carried out by an Egyptian mission in cooperation with the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology at the Eastern Port of Alexandria, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mostafa al-Waziry announced."Continued Also @: DIGGING HISTORY 2 days ago Ancient Roman Shipwrecks, Stunning Artifacts, Discovered Near Egyptian Port By James Rogers | Fox News "Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered three Roman-era shipwrecks and other stunning ancient artifacts on the Mediterranean seafloor off the coast of Alexandria. Al Ahram reports that the discoveries were made in Alexandria’s Eastern harbor and Abu Qir Bay, during excavations by the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities’ Underwater Archaeology Department and the European Institute of Underwater Archaeology." Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted December 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Discovery of 7000-year-old Egyptian City Could Shed Light on Nile Valley's Earliest Civilisations Archaeologists believe the site in the southern province of Sohag dates back to the time of the First Dynasty. By Lara Rebello November 25, 2017 10:38 GMT "Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the ruins of an ancient city and an adjoining cemetery that date back 7000 years to 5,316 BCE. According to a statement by the antiquities ministry, the site can be traced back to Egypt's First Dynasty."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted December 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 More on: Fall 2017, Cover Stories, Daily News First-of-its-Kind Mummy Study Reveals Clues to Girl's Story Thu, Nov 30, 2017 Scientists use powerful X-rays at Argonne to answer questions about 1,900-year-old mummy. NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY—"Who is she, this little mummy girl? Northwestern University scientists and students are working to unravel some of her mysteries, including how her body was prepared 1,900 years ago in Egypt, what items she may have been buried with, the quality of her bones and what material is present in her brain cavity."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted December 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 27 Statues of Goddess Sekhmet Unearthed in Luxor Egypt Independent December 3, 2017 - 2:23 pm "An Egyptian-European archaeological mission working in Luxor Governorate uncovered a collection of 27 fragmented statues of the lioness goddess Sekhmet, Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities said in a statement on Sunday." Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted December 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 Stunning 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Gate is Moved from Cairo to the Pyramids of Giza to be Displayed Alongside Tutankhamun's Tomb - The gate is made from pink granite and was made in the rule of Amenemhat I - It will undergo restoration and be put on display in the Grand Egyptian Museum - The gate will join thousands of artefacts due to be displayed at the museum - The museum is now scheduled to open partially in 2018 By Phoebe Weston For Mailonline PUBLISHED: 05:26 AEDT, 7 December 2017 | UPDATED: 05:35 AEDT, 7 December 2017 Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted December 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 Scientists Pioneer New Way to Analyze Ancient Artwork 'Macroscale multimodal chemical imaging' reveals details about second century Egyptian painting Date: December 11, 2017 Source: University of California - Los Angeles Summary: "Scientists have used a combination of three advanced imaging techniques to produce a highly detailed analysis of a second century Egyptian painting. They are the first to use the specific combination -- which they termed "macroscale multimodal chemical imaging" -- to examine an ancient work of art." Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted December 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 Two Ancient Egyptian New Kingdom-Era Tombs Opened at Luxor Necropolis Nevine El-Aref , Saturday 9 Dec 2017 "Two tombs of unidentified officials dated to Egypt’s New Kingdom era have been opened at Luxor’s Draa Abul-Naglaa necropolis years after they were initially discovered by German archaeologist Frederica Kampp in the 1990s. The opening of the tombs was announced at an international conference attended by the governor of Luxor, the minister of social solidarity, the director-general of the International Monetary Fund, members of the international media, foreign ambassadors, members of parliament, and Minister of Antiquities Khaled El-Enany."Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted December 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 New Discoveries in Aswan Including Child Burials, Small Artemis Statue "Four intact child burials, a cemetery and a headless statue of Greek goddess Artemis have been discovered by different missions" Nevine El-Aref , Thursday 14 Dec 2017 Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted December 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 Heritage A Year of Many Discoveries NEVINE EL-AREF Egyptian and foreign Egyptologists excavating at archaeological sites across Egypt have made more than 30 discoveries this year, reports Nevine El-Aref December 21, 2017 "Coincidence has always played a major role in making new discoveries. Among the most famous examples are the uncovering of the tomb of the boy-king Tutankhamun on the west bank of the Nile at Luxor, the funerary collection of the Pharaoh Khufu’s mother Hetepheres, the Pyramids Builders’ Cemetery on the Giza Plateau, and the Valley of the Golden Mummies in the Bahareya Oasis. This year, coincidence led to the discovery of more than 30 treasures, something which made the Ministry of Antiquities describe 2017 as “the year of discoveries”." Continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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