Stool of Tutankhamun with Sema Tawy Symbol
The stool of Tutankhamun is made of wood and covered in gold leaf, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Egyptian artisans. The elements of the stool are…
3000 Year Old Golden Throne Of King Tutankhamun
The golden throne of Tutankhamun is a unique work of art. It is considered to be one of the most significant and well-preserved pieces of furniture from…
Ancient Egyptian mummy Takabuti died after being STABBED in the back in her 20s
Ireland’s famous mummy Takabut was murdered in her twenties by someone stabbing her in the back near her left shoulder, a new study has revealed. Takabut is thought…
Mummy board painting of two brothers from Faiyum, c. 30 B.C. – 2nd Century A.D.
These mummy board painting of two brothers, commonly known as ‘Faiyum Portraits’ due to being found in the town of Faiyum, were realistic portraits placed over the…
The mummy of Queen Hatshepsut’s wet nurse Sitre-In lies in a glᴀss case
Sitre-In pH๏τographed by Kenneth Garrett This mummy of a woman known as “Mummy KV60b” was discovered within a large (7ft) sarcophagus in Tomb KV60 of the Valley…
Giant 3,000-year-old statue of Pharaoh Ramses II found buried in a Cairo slum is hailed as ‘one of the most important discoveries ever’
Archaeologists from Egypt and Germany have found a mᴀssive 26ft (8 metre) statue submerged in ground water in a Cairo slum. Researchers say it probably depicts revered Pharaoh Ramses II, who…
Archaeologists unearth Roman ceremonial carriage from villa in Pompeii
Italy’s buried city of Pompeii in a discovery that experts say has ‘no parallel’. A ceremonial carriage was found at a villa close to the walls of…
Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun – Egypt Museum
This alabaster canopic chest of Tutankhamun is considered to be one of the finest masterpieces of King Tut’s collection. The interior of the chest is divided into…
Mystery of 1,600-year-old rust-free exposed iron pillar
To this day, the Delhi Pillar remains a “living testament” to the mastery of metallurgists in ancient India . The Delhi Pillar is one of the famous ancient…