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Discover the largest, oldest sperm
Archeology

Discover the largest, oldest sperm

German scientists at Ludwig-Maximilian University have discovered fossil giant sperm about 16 million years ago of a crustacean like shrimp and mussels.

December 17, 2018
Egypt announced two giant pharaohs
Archeology

Egypt announced two giant pharaohs

One of the two newly restored statues is 11m tall and weighs 250 tons. Both statues are present at the temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III and two other famous statues.

December 17, 2018
Boxes buried 2,000 years old
Archeology

Boxes buried 2,000 years old

Israeli officials recently announced 11 burial boxes, dating back over 2,000 years, stolen not long ago.

December 17, 2018
The tomb inside the pyramid at Abydos
Archeology

The tomb inside the pyramid at Abydos

An ancient tomb of 3,300 years has mantras, mystical guardian charms that have just been discovered in a pyramid in Abydos, Egypt.

December 17, 2018
Mummy has brain, no heart
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Mummy has brain, no heart

This woman died at age 30 - 40, about 1,700 years ago. According to the technique at the time, all brains and organs had to be removed before embalming.

December 17, 2018
Scan CT for ancient fossil analysis
Archeology

Scan CT for ancient fossil analysis

Scientists in California (USA) have used CT scanning technology to record an impressive detailed image of an Ice Age bee, preserved inside a nest made of ancient leaves.

December 17, 2018