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Egypt reopens 3,400-year-old tomb located 46 feet underground. First found during Napoleon era, it has hieroglyphs from the Book of the Dead

Amenhotep III's tomb has been reopened to the public after undergoing significant restoration in Egypt. Initially unearthed during Napoleon’s expedition in 1799 and thoroughly excavated in 1915, the tomb still showcases remarkable wall paintings and hieroglyphs, despite extensive looting. Amenhotep III, who ruled for an impressive 38 years, was responsible…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Buried for 3,000 years: Egypt’s Lost Golden City of Luxor reveals an ancient world frozen in time

For decades, archaeologists searching Egypt’s deserts mainly uncovered tombs, temples, and royal burial chambers. The stories of kings and queens survived in stone, while the lives of ordinary people slowly disappeared beneath the sand. That is partly why the discovery of the Lost Golden City of Luxor created such excitement…

The Times of India · May 19

Egypt’s ‘lost golden city’ resurfaces after 3,400 years and it’s rewriting history

Archaeologists working near Luxor have identified the remains of a large royal city dating back around 3,400 years, offering a detailed look at daily life during one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful periods. The settlement was built under Pharaoh Amenhotep III and later inherited by his son Akhenaten, whose radical…

The Times of India · Jan 24

Pharaoh at the NGV is the greatest exhibition of ancient Egyptian art ever seen in Australia

There have been many exhibitions of ancient Egyptian art held in Australia. Pharaoh, at the National Gallery of Victoria, is outstanding for its scope, scale and presentation.

The Conversation · Jun 14, 2024

10 of the best things to do in Luxor, Egypt

From tours to cruises, flights and authentic bites, here’s how to see the best of Egypt’s ancient capital

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

Will Determined Inheritance between Married Couples in Ancient Egypt, Study Finds

According to inheritance laws in Ancient Egypt, married couples were not allowed to inherit each other unless a will states that, found a study that analyzed 62 ancient Egyptian texts. The findings were published in the latest issue of the Journal of the General Union of Arab Archaeologists. The examined…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2022