The Golden Coffins of King Tutankhamun
The gold outer coffin and the first inner coffin of King Tutankhamun are remarkable artifacts from the New Kingdom, specifically the 18th Dynasty of Egypt (1332-1323 BCE)….
The Felsenmeer in Hessen, Germany.
Despite often looking like a scree slope of very large stones, this Felsenmeer (or Blockfield) has a unique history. These stones did not come from the mountain…
Treasures of Tutankhamun: What We Know About the Boy King
The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter is one of the most significant events in the history of archaeology. The boy king,…
The Enigmatic Basalt Torso: Ancient Egypt’s Fusion of Art and Magic
Dating to the 30th Dynasty (circa 350–300 B.C.), the basalt torso of Pa-Maj is a remarkable artifact showcasing ancient Egyptian beliefs in protection and spirituality. Despite its…
In 1918, a remarkable discovery was made deep within the coal mines of Wilkes-Barre
Fun Coal Fact: In 1918, coal miners marveled at a petrified tree stump encapsulated in a coal seam, a vivid reminder that coal is more than just…
5,000-year-old wooden boat used by the pharaohs is discovered by French archaeologists
French archaeologists have discovered a 5,000-year-old wooden boat in an expedition in Egypt, it has emerged. The significant discovery was made in Abu Rawash, west of Cairo,…
The Wonder of Machu Picchu’s Construction Technology
Machu Picchu was built in 90 years, between the years 1450 and 1540. It’s located on a crest of the Peruvian Andes by people that knew neither…
Colossal statue of AmenH๏τep III and Tiye
The colossal statue of AmenH๏τep III and Tiye is a monolith group statue of Egyptian pharaoh AmenH๏τep III of the eighteenth dynasty, his Great Royal Wife Tiye, and their daughter Princess Henuttaneb, mostly intact, along…
A Scarab Bracelet from the tomb of Tutankhamun.
The scarab bracelet of Tutankhamun is considered a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian jewelry. The rigid gold bracelet is composed of two semicircles joined together by a hinge…
Pyramid of Khafre
The pyramid of Khafre or of Chephren is the middle of the three Ancient Egyptian Pyramids of Giza, the second tallest and second largest of the group. It is the only pyramid out…