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Ancient Egypt is one of the world's most iconic civilizations, known for its awe-inspiring achievements and innovations.
Retropolis Sword with pharaoh’s mark found in Egypt, still shimmering 3,000 years later. The bronze sword was unearthed by archaeologists at an ancient fort in the Nile Delta.
Ancient Egypt's gods: Osiris (the god of the underworld who was resurrected), Amun-Ra (the god of the sun), Isis ... tools, pottery, jewelry, weapons and even their burials. ...
The most feared weapons of the ancient world didn’t necessarily break the mold when it came to battlefield innovation. In some cases, these were perfectly in line with the weapons used by other ...
A bronze sword bearing the symbol of King Ramesses II was recently found at the Tell Al-Abqain site in Beheira Governorate. Ramesses was believed to have been referenced in the Book of Exodus.
Archaeologists in Housh Eissa found the ruins of ancient military barracks and storehouses with food, weapons and other artifacts, photos show. Photo from Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and ...
Ancient Hunting Kit Found: The 6,500-year-old weapons, found in a cave in West Texas, could be among the oldest near-complete set of wood and stone hunting tools found in North America.
Sam Kean has gone back in time, at least in practice, for his new book "Dinner with King Tut." He talks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about "experimental archeology" and learning about ancient cultures.
Egypt reveals details about 30 ancient coffins found with mummies inside 02:55. Egyptian archaeologists unearthed a sword earlier this month which was marked by ancient pharaoh Ramses II, Egypt's ...
Some ancient examples, such as the approximately 5,000-year-old mace-head of King Narmer, were not intended to be used in battle, but were explicitly designed to serve as ceremonial or votive objects.
The 3,200 year-old bronze weapon references the name of one of Egypt’s best known pharaohs. Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday.