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Ptolemy I, one of the surviving generals of Alexander the Great, ascended to the position of regent and ultimately Pharaoh of Egypt, but he had to employ skilled physicians to craft a striking likeness of an ancestor connected to Alexander, establishing a new Greco-Egyptian god, Serapis. The rulers of the Ptolemaic dynasty adopted the title […]

Popular media often perpetuates myths and misconceptions about Egyptian mummification. However, the ancient practice was far more complex and culturally significant than portrayed. It wasn’t just about preserving the body but ensuring a successful transition to the afterlife, a ritual embraced by Egyptians from all social classes. Understanding mummification requires examining cultural, religious, anatomical, and […]

A recent research endeavor delved into the skeletal remnants of 36 baboons, hailing from diverse age categories and dating back to 800 to 500 BC, discovered in ancient Egypt. The study proposes that baboons were deliberately bred and nurtured in captivity, eventually undergoing mummification after their passing. However, scrutinizing the skeletal remnants unveiled lesions, deformities, […]

In the field of archaeology, few discoveries evoke as much intrigue and fascination as those related to ancient civilizations and enigmatic beings. Recently, a team of archaeologists made a groundbreaking find—a skull belonging to a Nephilim, sparking a storm of excitement and curiosity within the archaeological community and beyond. This noteworthy discovery has the potential […]

Kap Dwa, a mysterious two-headed creature, was purportedly discovered by Spanish sailors along the Argentinean coast in the 17th century. Legend has it that Kap Dwa stood as a towering Patagonian giant, measuring a staggering 12 feet or 3.66 meters in height, and once roamed the jungles of Argentina, South America. According to tales, its […]

Five hundred years ago, high in the Andes Mountains, a young girl was sacrificed and laid to rest near the summit of Ampato, a dormant volcano. Recognized as the ‘Inca Ice Maiden,’ this young woman’s body underwent a remarkable natural preservation process, ensuring the survival of her hair, fingernails, and the vivid garments she wore […]

On a spring Saturday in 1950, brothers Viggo and Emil Højgaard from the village of Tollund, Denmark, stumbled upon a dead man while cutting peat in a local bog. This discovery not only unraveled a murder case but also sparked numerous studies and led to the revelation of hundreds of ancient bog mummies. The bogs […]

The reconstruction of the 5000-year-old woman discovered at the “Burnt City” showcases the remarkable advancements in anthropological and paleontological technology, as well as forensic techniques. Believed to have belonged to the upper echelons of society, she likely held the esteemed role of a priestess during her lifetime. What sets her apart is the fascinating discovery […]

Queen Tiye was from Upper Egypt. Images of her and her role in ancient Egyptian history is often omitted, precisely because she is unmistakably Black and African. She single-handedly debunks the theory that ancient Kemet(Egypt) was a non-black, non-African society. Many Egyptologists and scholars initially tried to claim that she was born in Nubia, and […]

Join us on an adventurous journey into the mysterious mythology of the Zapotec Gods in Oaxaca. Travel through time to explore these ancient deities, shedding light on their profound influence on Zapotec culture and daily life. From sacred symbols intricately woven into mesmerizing mythological tales passed down through generations, embark on this journey to gain […]