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Ancient tomb dating back 4,500 years discovered in Egypt

An ancient tomb dating back 4,500 years has been discovered in Egypt, announced the ministry of antiquities.

World News

Looted artefacts from Middle East sold in Europe via social media

"Social media was a very important driver of (the Arab Spring) protests so it was only a matter of time before the looting and trafficking of antiquities would bleed into social media," Dr Amr Al-Azm, Professor Middle East History and Anthropology, told Euronews.

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Egypt unveils the 2,500-year-old mummy of a high priest

Egyptologist Zahi Hawass and an Egyptian team opened three sealed sarcophagi from the 26th Dynasty. One contained the well-preserved mummy of a powerful priest, wrapped in linen and decorated with a golden figure depicting Isis, an ancient Egyptian goddess.

Italy

Fast food's 2,000-year-old ancestor unearthed in Pompeii

The frescoed counter served drinks and snacks including coarse bread with salty fish and lentils.

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Mexico

'Incredible' treasure trove discovered under Chichen Itza in Mexico

Archaeologists rediscovered a cave underneath Mexico’s most famous Mayan ruins, contending with a venomous snake and narrow crawlspaces to gain access.

World

Why is Al-Ula paving the way towards tourism in Saudi Arabia?

The Al-Ula governorate in Saudi Arabia is an area packed with prehistoric sites and landmarks.

France

Primitive life existed on earth over 2 billion years ago: researchers

French researchers have discovered that life was already moving on our planet earlier than first thought — now thought to be 2.1 billion years ago. Previously, early life forms were said to date back 1.5 billion years.

Turkey

1,200-year-old Bible seized in Turkish anti-smuggling operation

Six people were arrested for attempting to sell the Biblical text.

World News

Egyptian archaeologists discover 50 unidentified mummies

They uncovered them at an ancient burial site dating back to the Ptolemaic era.

United Kingdom

Remains of explorer Matthew Flinders discovered near London station

The remains of the first man to circumnavigate Australia, explorer Matthew Flinders, have been discovered near a train station in London

Italy

Pompeii petrified horse found frozen and ready for action

In AD79 the ancient city of Pompeii was destroyed by an eruption that killed more than 2,000 people. The city’s ruins have become one of the most visited archaeological sites in the world.

Global Japan

Japanese project safeguards Egypt's ancient treasures

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Global Japan visits the soon to be completed Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo to see first hand how Japanese experts are helping to preserve Egypt's priceless artifacts.

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Archaeologists unveil ancient Luxor tomb, open closed coffin for first time

Archaeologists unveil ancient Luxor tomb, open closed coffin for first time

Egypt

Mummified scarab beetles unearthed in Egyptian tomb

Archaeologists have unearthed a rare collection of mummified scarab beetles in an Egyptian tomb.

Peru

Human-like statues dating back to year 1,100 unearthed in Peru

Researchers have discovered twenty wooden, human-like sculptures along with an intricate adobe wall in northern Peru, according to government officials.

World News

‘World’s oldest shipwreck’ from 400BC revealed on Black Sea bed

The Greek trading vessel, believed to be 2,400 years old, is one of 60 shipwrecks found by scientists using deep-sea cameras.

France

Napoleon's flagship begins journey home

A boat built by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1810 to inspect his imperial fleet has been partly dismantled so that it can be returned to its old home.

Italy

Child ‘vampire burial’ unearthed in Italy

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a 10-year-old child who they believe was given a “vampire burial” meant to keep the deceased from rising from the dead and infecting the living.

Egypt

Archaeologists discover ancient sphinx in Egyptian temple

Egyptian archaeologists draining water from a temple in the southern city of Aswan have uncovered a sandstone sphinx likely dating to the Ptolemaic era.

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Virtual reality brings sunken civilisations to life

A research project in Italy means divers exploring underwater may soon be able to take their tablets with them to locate treasures, with a VR app that can also be used on dry land to enhance museum exhibitions and classroom lessons.