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Valley of Egyptian kings
Archeology

Valley of Egyptian kings

Located on the east bank of the Nile, the king valley is the resting place of many of the most famous pharaohs in Egyptian history.

December 17, 2018
Wedding rings in the ancient world
Archeology

Wedding rings in the ancient world

In the ancient world, the wedding ring not only represents the eternity of love, but also symbolizes the purchase of a bride, the control of the husband's property or th…

December 17, 2018
Cruel punishments of ancient Egyptians
Archeology

Cruel punishments of ancient Egyptians

If an Egyptian stole an animal, he would be punished with 100 whips and stabbed 5 times on his back before returning to work.

December 17, 2018
Explore the tunnel in Cheops pyramid
Archeology

Explore the tunnel in Cheops pyramid

Cheops Pyramid is the oldest and only work remaining among the 7 wonders of the ancient world, also known as the Great Pyramid. It was built in 2560 BC as a tomb for Kin…

December 17, 2018
Ancient Egyptian alcohol and sexual festivals
Archeology

Ancient Egyptian alcohol and sexual festivals

Listen, it seems to be the festival of rebellious youths: Everyone drank beer, beat the cup, smashed, immersed in endless rain clouds. They woke up the next morning in l…

December 17, 2018
The mystery behind the ritual
Archeology

The mystery behind the ritual

According to a new study published at the International Conference on Egypt held in Florence (Italy), the ancient Egyptians before becoming mummies may have lost some te…

December 17, 2018