The golden child mummy at the Egyptian Museum of Cairo.

M𝚎𝚎t th𝚎 β€˜G𝚘l𝚍 D𝚞st In𝚏𝚊nt,’ 𝚊n 𝚎xtπš›πšŠπš˜πš›πšinπšŠπš›πš’ 𝚏in𝚍 πšπš›πš˜m th𝚎 R𝚘m𝚊n πš™πšŽπš›i𝚘𝚍, πš‹πšŽli𝚎v𝚎𝚍 t𝚘 πš‹πšŽ 𝚊n 8-m𝚘nth-𝚘l𝚍 𝚐iπš›l. This 𝚞ni𝚚𝚞𝚎 m𝚞mm𝚒, πš˜πš›i𝚐in𝚊ll𝚒 c𝚘𝚊t𝚎𝚍 in shimmπšŽπš›in𝚐 𝚐𝚘l𝚍 𝚍𝚞st,…

Ancient Mayans stuck jade and turquoise GEMSTONES on their teeth to prevent infection and decay, study shows

Modern dentistry could learn a few lessons in bling from the Mayans – as they stuck colourful gemstones made of jade and turquoise on their teeth. But…

The Remarkable Mummy of Queen Nodjmet: A Window into Ancient Egyptian Embalming Artistry

A Royal Legacy Preserved In the dimly lit halls of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the mummy of Queen Nodjmet stands as a testament to the extraordinary…

Experts find ‘extraordinary’ Roman rock crystal jar in Viking-era treasure hoard from Scotland

It was a sorry-looking object when it was unearthed in 2014 from a ploughed field in western Scotland, having been buried for almost a thousand years ago….

4,500-year-old discovery in US lake leaves experts in shock and awe

Wisconsin historiansΒ recently announced the discovery of at least 11 ancient canoes in a Badger State lake – including one boat that dates back to 2500 BC. The…

What treasures were usually buried in the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs?

After death, Egyptian pharaohs were often buried in pyramids or β€œgiant” tombs. Inside the king’s eternal resting place are countless valuable treasures such as gold, silver, jewels,…

Tutankhamun’s alabaster ship, an artifact from ancient Egypt, was crafted during his reign from approximately 1332–1323 BC and discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922 during the excavation of Tutankhamun’s tomb (KV62) in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor

This alabaster boat is supported by a square pool-shaped foundation. It is regarded one of the most magnificent artefacts in King Tutankhamun’s collection. It was discovered in…

Ancient Giant Skeleton Discovered In Krabi Cave Confirms Legend Of The Nagas – Or Perhaps Not.

Scientists have discovered an ancient giant skeleton and huge snake bones. It’s an extraordinary discovery, and if it’s genuine it offers evidence giants roamed the Earth in…

Embroidered Shoes from Medieval Egypt

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London houses a pair of remarkably well-preserved leather shoes from medieval Egypt. The shoes, which originally may have been purple or…

Opening the 90-ton coffin lid, surprised to see what’s inside

The ancient Saqqara cemetery in Giza province, Egypt is a world-famous site for many important discoveries of mummies. Among these, the most notable is the discovery of…