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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.

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.

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