Found beneath an ancient dump, the mummies shed light on ancient Egyptian mummification practices and the many lives of a necropolis.
Tag: Egyptian Civilization
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Climate Change and Human Activity Erode Egypt’s Treasured Antiquities
The effects of global warming on the country’s monuments are already striking. And the changing weather is only amplifying centuries of destructive human impact.
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King Tut Died Long Ago, but the Debate About His Tomb Rages On
Maybe the walls are disguising the undiscovered burial chamber of Nefertiti. Or “maybe it’s Al Capone’s safe.”
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Egypt’s New Administrative Capital Rises, but at What Price?
It is the grandest in a slew of megaprojects spearheaded by the president. But as the country limps through a dire economic crisis, there are doubts about whether it can afford his grandiose dreams.
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A Refreshing Look at Egypt’s Ancient Pyramids
A downpour, a dust storm and an encounter with a lively dig team offered a photographer a new perspective on the country’s celebrated tombs.