The recent announcement by Egyptian archaeologists unveils a remarkable discovery: dozens of cat mummies and a precious collection of scarab beetle mummies have been found in a tomb dating back thousands of years. What sets this discovery apart is the absence of human remains; instead, the tomb exclusively contains mummified animals and insects. Such a […]

Kom Ombo, which means the ‘Mound of Ombo,’ is an ancient town in Egypt situated in the present-day Aswan Governorate of Upper Egypt, approximately 50 km (31 miles) north of Aswan. The town is renowned mainly for its temple, commonly referred to as the Temple of Kom Ombo. What makes this temple unique is its […]

The mummy of Maiherpri is so well preserved that it almost looks like he is in a peaceful sleep. Buried in the Valley of the Kings, his life remains shrouded in secrets. When the mummy was unwrapped on March 22, 1901, Georges Daressy was the first to see his face in centuries. Daressy was struck […]

A 2100-year-old statue head of Hygieia, the Goddess of Health, was recently discovered during excavations in the ancient city of Laodikeia, located in Pamukkale, Denizli, southwestern Türkiye. Laodikeia, situated on the south side of the Lycus River and about 6 km north of Denizli, was one of the most famous and influential cities of the […]

The recent discovery of a 207-year-old shipwreck in the Gulf of Mexico has uncovered a fascinating chapter of American maritime history, shedding light on the often-overlooked contributions of Black and Native American mariners in the 19th-century whaling industry. This remarkable find was unearthed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), revealing the forgotten stories […]

Pepi II was an Egyptian pharaoh of the Old Kingdom, ascending to the throne at the tender age of six. His lengthy reign, spanning over 90 years, made him one of the longest-reigning monarchs in history. This early ascension to power and prolonged rule likely contributed to his reputation for being a demanding king. One […]

The sphinx is indeed a fascinating mythical creature found in various cultures throughout history. In Greek mythology, the sphinx was sent by the gods to punish the town of Thebes, posing a riddle to travelers and devouring those who could not answer correctly. This legend gave rise to the famous riddle of the Sphinx. Interestingly, […]

In 1972, eight Qilakitsoq mummies were discovered in two tombs within a rocky crevasse in Greenland. While researchers had encountered ancient mummies before, these specimens were some of the best-preserved ever found in Greenland. The mummies’ excellent state of preservation provided an unprecedented glimpse into the lives of the Inuit people, showcasing the remarkable preservation […]

In 1993, Russian archaeologists made an extraordinary discovery on the Ukok Plateau near the Russia-China border. Acting on information about a grave robbery, they excavated the site and uncovered a giant block of ice, within which lay the mummified remains of a 25-year-old woman, now known as the Siberian Ice Maiden or the Princess of […]

  The Warsaw Mummy Project, led by experts from the Polish Academy of Sciences, aims to research all mummies housed in museums. As part of this initiative, researchers worked to learn more about a woman believed to be in her 20s. The first-ever mummified remains of an ancient Egyptian pregnant woman have been discovered in […]