The world's most mysterious cast gold coffin: 10 years later, no one dares to open it
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Egyptian archaeologists have discovered a “surprising” mummy believed to be nearly 4,000 years old while excavating a burial chamber, with the remains leaving experts baffled
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The enigmatic “lady with the ring” of Herculaneum: the last moments of a Roman woman preserved in time
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Ramses II, also known as Ramesses the Great, was indeed one of the most famous pharaohs of Egypt, reigning from approximately 1279 to 1213 BC. However, some of the details you provided are speculative or accurate. The Last Great Pharaoh : While Ramesses II was certainly an important and influential ruler, labeling him the “last great pharaoh” is subjective. Egypt had many important rulers after Ramesses II, including those in the New Kingdom and later periods. Age : The exact dates of Ramesses II’s birth and death are subject to some debate among historians. While he is believed to have...
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In a remote desert tomb, archaeologists have discovered a mummy like no other: a seated figure, perfectly preserved over the millennia. This astonishing discovery offers a rare glimpse into the ancient world and reveals secrets that have long been buried with the dead. The seated mummy, with its enigmatic and meaningful posture, is set to deepen our understanding of ancient burial practices and the beliefs that shaped them.
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The tomb, which dates back to 4000 BC, revealed the remains of a young girl buried with her infant son, who was uniquely cradled on a swan's wing. This extraordinary find offers insight into the ceremonial practices and symbolic meaning of the period.
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700,000-year-old human skull found in Greece completely shatters 'out of Africa theory'
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Archaeologists have long suspected that some of the Easter Island “heads” had a body buried inside them. At the same time, the “giant heads,” several meters high, were thought to be an exception. In fact, if these heads had a body underneath, they would have had to have been real stone giants, at least 20 meters tall, to fit the proportions.
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In the late 18th century, the remains of eight human skeletons were found with stones placed in their mouths – something researchers believed locals had done to prevent the dead from returning to walk the Earth as zombies.
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Deep in the arid landscapes of northwestern Iran, near the village of Hamzelou, lies the Chehrabad Salt Mine. While this site has long been known for its rich deposits of rock salt, gypsum, and clay dating back to the Miocene era (between 5 and 23 million years ago), it has gained international attention since 1993 for an entirely different reason: the discovery of mummified remains entwined with salt crystals. These ancient “salt men” have captivated scientists and historians alike, leading to the site’s protection under Iran’s Heritage Law since 2009.
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