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Oldest-known alphabet found
Researchers have discovered evidence of what they say is the world's oldest alphabet, believed to have existed in the Middle East hundreds of years earlier than other ancient scripts, New York Times has reported.
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Cairo: Timeless tapestry of history and modernity
Cairo, the capital and largest city of Egypt, home to over 25 percent of the country's population, is a vibrant metropolis blending ancient history, Islamic heritage, and modern energy. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the country, celebrated for its rich architecture, ancient wonders, and bustling city life.
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The Mythical call of art at the Pyramids: Greek VIPs and a table set by Greeks (Pics + Video)
This was one of the largest art events in the world. A dazzling contemporary art exhibition was held at the Pyramids of Egypt, attracting guests from around the globe, including Greek VIPs. The official dinner even featured an art table set by Greeks.
Egypt: Dog managed to climb to the top of the pyramid in Giza (video)
A stunning discovery was made by Alex Lang while making Paraglide fly-by over the Giza‘s Great Pyramid at Egypt, as he saw a dog that had reached the top of the larg
Pyramids built along long-lost river, scientists discover
Scientists have discovered a long-buried branch of the Nile River that once flowed alongside more than 30 pyramids in Egypt, potentially solving the mystery of how ancient Egyptians transported the massive stone blocks to build the famous monuments.
What did Ancient Egypt really look like? A visual tour (video)
From the awe-inspiring pyramids of Giza to the colorful hieroglyphics adorning the walls of temples, ancient Egypt was a place of unparalleled creativity, innovation & sophistication
Buddha statue found in Egypt points to ancient India links
A statue of Buddha has been discovered in Egypt's ancient seaport of Berenice on the Red Sea, shedding light on trade ties with India under the Roman empire.
A Polish-U.S. mission discovered the statue "dating back to the Roman era while digging at the ancient temple in Berenice," an antiquities ministry statement said on April 27.
Smiley, dimpled sphinx statue found in Egypt
Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a sphinx statue "with a smiley face and two dimples" near the Hathor Temple, one of the country's best preserved ancient sites, the tourism and antiquities ministry announced on March 6.
It is the latest in a series of discoveries revealed over the past few months.
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Egypt archaeologists uncover ‘complete’ Roman city
Egyptian archaeologists said on Jan. 24 they had discovered an 1,800-year-old "complete residential city from the Roman-era" in the heart of the southern city of Luxor.
The city, dating to the second and third centuries, is the "oldest and most important city found on the eastern bank of Luxor," according to Mostafa Waziri, head of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities.
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The age of the Sphinx: Was there a lost civilization behind the Egyptian Pyramids?
How old is the Sphinx?