Archeologists found the tomb of a previously unknown queen, a falcon shrine with a cryptic message and a massive tunnel beneath a temple in Ancient Egypt. There are some amazing discoveries at ancient Egyptian archaeological sites.
Two complete mummy portraits, as well as multiple incomplete portraits of people buried in the cemetery, were found while excavating a necropolis in Philadelphia. It would have been costly to commission custom paintings of their likenesses back then, so researchers think the dead were middle class or elite. It is extremely rare for archaeologists to find mummy portraits, with the last recorded examples found in the 1800s.
The temple of Zeus-Kasios was found at the Tell el-Farama site on the Sinai Peninsula. Researchers discovered the temple after noticing sections of two pink granite columns poking out of the ground, which they believe once supported the temple's front gate.
Gold tongues were used to bury mummies during the Greco-Roman period. The ancient Egyptians believed that turning the dead into beings in the afterlife would be a good thing. Several examples of this special burial practice were found by a team of archaeologists. There were a lot of grave goods, such as jewelry, pottery, and gold scarabs.
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Archaeologists stumbled upon a 1,700-year-old shrine with 15 headless falcons and a stone monument depicting two unknown gods in a port on the Red Sea. An iron harpoon was found next to the pedestal, but researchers were surprised to see an inscription in Greek that said it was improper to boil a head in here.
Ancient Egyptians liked to have fun. Archaeologists discovered a treasure trove of gold artifacts, including a necklace and three rings, while exploring a burial site south of Cairo. The "god of fun" is engraved on one piece of jewelry. There are depictions of the fun-loving deity in Egypt. He is often depicted as a dwarf who protects women during birth.
Ancient Egyptian women would get tattoos to protect them during labor. Six examples of this practice were found in mummies buried at Deir el-medina, an archaeological site along the banks of the Nile River. Archaeologists don't unwrap mummies because the skin would need to be preserved, so finding ancient tattoos is rare. The lower back of a woman with ancient ink that included black lines and a depiction of Bes, a deity that protects women during childbirth, was exposed.
The tunnel was found beneath a temple in Taposiris Magna, an ancient city located west of Alexandria. At one time, the massive tunnel was used to transport water to citizens and is an exact replica of the Eupalinos Tunnel on the Greek island of Samos, which is considered anengineering marvel.
Researchers used a copy of a 3,300-year-old painting to identify the exact species of birds depicted in it. Archaeologists found the "masterpiece" a century ago on the walls of a palace, but it wasn't until recently that they identified the species depicted in the work.
What was taught in school about mummification was completely changed by archaeologists. The ancient Egyptians used the burial practice to guide their loved ones toward divinity. The University of Manchester's Manchester Museum in England will host an exhibition on the new understanding of Egypt.
The tomb of a previously unknown royal was unearthed on the 100th anniversary of King Tut's tomb. There is a mention of her in the archaeological record for the first time. Many of King Tut's closest generals and advisers were found in the coffins and mummies.
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