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We mapped a lost branch of the Nile River – which may be the key to a longstanding mystery of the pyramids

The largest field of pyramids in Egypt – consisting of 31 pyramids built over a millennium, including the famous Great Pyramid at Giza – lies along a narrow strip of land in the desert several kilometres west of the Nile River.

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Archaeologist’s theory may have finally solved mystery of Egypt’s pyramids

The long-lost branch of the River Nile would have provided an essential water route for transporting goods to build Egypt’s ancient pyramids

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Long-lost branch of the Nile was 'indispensable for building the pyramids,' research shows

The Nile's now-extinct branch likely helped the ancient Egyptians move materials to pyramid building sites.

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Watch: Crocodile ‘displays’ massive catfish for safari guests

A safari company in South Africa has shared footage showing a Nile crocodile seemingly showing off its super-impressive catch of the day.

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Ethiopia and Egypt say no agreement in latest talks over a contentious dam on the Nile

Ethiopia and Egypt say the latest round of yearslong negotiations to find an agreement over a highly contentious hydroelectric dam Ethiopia has built on the Nile’s main tributary ended with no deal

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Sudan’s Rebel Forces Expand Attacks, Sparking Fears Of Escalation

‌Rapid Support Forces ( RSF) in a convoy of at least 50 combat vehicles arrived in a West Bank Village‌

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Latest talks between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt over mega dam on the Nile end without breakthrough

The latest talks over the mega dam Ethiopia is building on the Nile River’s main tributary have broken up without an agreement

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Egypt brands Ethiopia's move to fill Nile mega-dam as 'illegal'

Ethiopia announced on Sunday it had filled its Grand Renaissance Dam on the river Nile, which has been the source of a long-running dispute with downstream Egypt and Sudan. Cairo has condemned the move, saying it is illegal.

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From garrison town to goldrush city: life in Africa’s youngest capital

Twenty years ago, Juba, in South Sudan, was a small army settlement. Now, oil money and immigration have turned it into a precarious boomtown – but for many life has never been tougher

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6 of the best Egypt holiday destinations

Ancient sites, sprawling cities and sweltering beach resorts await

The Independent UK

Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan resume negotiations over a disputed dam

Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan have resumed their years-long negotiations over the controversial dam Ethiopia is building on the Nile River’s main tributary

The Independent UK

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

Crocodiles are drawn to the wails of crying human babies and infant primates

Nile crocodiles seemed to respond more strongly to intense crying from human and ape infants, compared to calmer, quiet cries.

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A tea shop in Khartoum before the bombs: Ala Kheir’s best photograph

‘This meeting place, under a bridge over the Nile, was a great place to watch the world go by. But many people have now fled the city – and places like this sit empty’

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How hidden details in ancient Egyptian tomb paintings are revealed by chemical imaging

The walls of ancient Egyptian tombs can teach us much about the lives of the pharaohs and their entourages. Tomb paintings showed the deceased and their immediate family members involved in religious activities, the burial itself, or feasting at banquets and hunting in the Nile marshes.

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Egypt and Ethiopia are finally working on a water deal – what that means for other Nile River states

Egypt and Ethiopia have waged a diplomatic war of words over Ethiopia’s massive new dam – the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam – on the Blue Nile, which started filling up in July 2020. The political row has threatened to get out of hand on occasion but now the two countries…

LiveScience

Evidence of ancient hydraulic engineering discovered along Nile

A 600-mile-long network of stone walls along the Nile served as an ancient water management system.

The Conversation

920 million people could face conflict over the world's rivers by 2050: what our study found in Africa

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project on the Nile River started operating in February 2022. It reinforced tensions between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt. The three countries rely most heavily on the Nile’s water. Sudan and Egypt consider the US$4.6 billion dam a threat to vital water supplies. Ethiopia sees it…

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Egyptian President El-Sisi confers PM Narendra Modi with ‘Order of the Nile’ award

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, on June 25, conferred the country’s highest state honour “Order of the Nile” award to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is the 13th such highest state honour that various countries across the world have conferred upon PM Modi.

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Sudanese fleeing to Egypt face challenges despite deep ties and interwoven histories

The exodus of more than 210,000 people from Sudan to Egypt since the war began in April highlights the deep ties that bind the countries — and Egypt's mixed legacy in Sudan.

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Study finds genomic resources to improve fisheries' climate resilience

Researchers found candidate genes that could help fish tolerate warmer and saltier water have been identified, potentially providing a vital resource to guide breeding programmes in freshwater aquaculture. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Air strikes pound Sudan's capital as conflict enters second month

The Sudanese army carried out air strikes in the north of the capital Khartoum on Monday, attacking its paramilitary rivals around a hospital that witnesses said was damaged in the bombardment.

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Sudan: Death on the Nile and contagion risk

There's blood in the Nile. The mighty river separating Sudan's capital city Khartoum has seen fighting erupt between two rival factions of the army. What could have been a quick internal flash-up between the main military factions, which have tenuously ruled this vast land since the 2021 military coup, has…

Irish Mirror

Waterford man visiting mum in Sudan hailed for risking his life to supply water to neighbourhood

Waleed Saeed, 49, teamed up with about 20 volunteers and drove through rebel-held strongholds in a lorry to reach the Nile

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Sudan's plunge into chaos has geopolitical implications near and far – including for US strategic goals

The sight of diplomats fleeing Sudan amid chaotic scenes reflects the gravity of the situation, but also the extent of international interest in the strife-torn nation.

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