Aug 05 2011

King Tut’s Treasures Return Home

Tag: Ancient Egypt,Archaeology,King Tut,PharoahsRossella Lorenzi @ 5:14 pm
A trove of small figurines and jewelry that was illegally taken from King Tut's tomb has been returned to Egypt.

Mar 22 2011

Wart Detected on Egyptian Queen Beauty

Tag: DNA,History,King Tut,Mummies,Royalty and RulersRossella Lorenzi @ 3:28 pm
King Tut's grandmother was a legendary beauty, but high-resolution images of her mummified face suggest her complexion wasn't perfect.

Feb 04 2011

Headless Egyptian Mummy Mystery Thickens

Tag: Egyptologist,King Tut,MummiesRossella Lorenzi @ 10:15 pm
The mummies have become the symbol of the world's concern for ancient Egyptian cultural heritage.

Aug 03 2010

King Tut’s Chariots Marvels of Engineering

Tag: Ancient Egypt,Engineering,King Tut,Royalty and Rulers,VehiclesRossella Lorenzi @ 5:00 pm
Speeding the boy king along the sand dunes of ancient Egypt, Tut's chariots were the supercars of their day.

Jun 23 2010

King Tut Died of Blood Disorder: Study

Tag: Death and Dying,DNA,King Tut,Life Science,MummiesDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 5:55 pm
The new finding challenges past assertions that the famous pharaoh died of malaria.

May 26 2010

Divers Explore Sunken Ruins of Cleopatra’s Palace

Many archaeological sites have been destroyed by man, but Alexandria's Royal Quarters simply slid into the sea.

May 23 2010

57 Ancient Egyptian Tombs with Mummies Unearthed

Tag: Archaeology,Egyptian Gods,King Tut,Mummies,Religion and Spirituality,TombsDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 5:56 pm
The oldest tombs date to around 2750 B.C. during Egypt's first and second dynasties.

May 19 2010

King Tut’s Leftover Bandages Yield New Clues

The scraps of ancient bandages -- some with dirty fingerprints of Tut's embalmers -- had been contained in long forgotten jars at a museum.

Apr 07 2010

King Tut Wore Orthopedic Sandals

Tag: Archaeologist,Footwear,King Tut,Mummies,Royalty and Rulers,SandalsRossella Lorenzi @ 8:54 am
Analysis of sandals buried with the boy king suggest the sometimes elaborate footwear was made to accommodate his club foot.

Mar 16 2010

Ancient Statues Found in Egyptian Temple

Tag: Ancient Egypt,Artifacts,Egyptologist,King TutDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 5:50 pm
The temple belonged to Pharaoh Amenhotep III, grandfather of King Tut.

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