Ancient Praise for Pharaoh Ramesses II Found on Paris Obelisk, Egyptologist Claims

Ancient Praise for Pharaoh Ramesses II Found on Paris Obelisk, Egyptologist Claims

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates An Egyptologist claims that he has accidentally found a series of secret hieroglyphic inscriptions on an iconic 3300-year-old Egyptian obelisk in Paris. This inscriptions are claimed to be meant for Egypt’s nobility, and they are likely propaganda praising the famous pharaoh Ramesses II…

Archaeologists Discover 4,400-Year-Old Tomb of Egyptian Prince in Saqqara

Archaeologists Discover 4,400-Year-Old Tomb of Egyptian Prince in Saqqara

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Archaeologists have unearthed a stunning 4,400-year-old tomb of an unknown Egyptian prince while digging at the old cemetery of Saqqara (roughly 30 km south of Cairo). The tomb is said to belong to Userefre (or Waser-If-Re) and is now recognised as a son…

2,300-Year-Old Dwarf Statuette from Alexandria Reveals Ptolemaic Art Insights

2,300-Year-Old Dwarf Statuette from Alexandria Reveals Ptolemaic Art Insights

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A 2,300-year-old marble statuette discovered in Alexandria, Egypt, has offered new insights into how dwarves were perceived during the Ptolemaic period (332–150 B.C.). Depicting a muscular, nude dwarf in motion, the 4-inch sculpture reflects a combination of Egyptian and Greek artistic traditions. Despite…

2,200-Year-Old Egyptian Vase Reveals Evidence of Hallucinogenic Rituals

2,200-Year-Old Egyptian Vase Reveals Evidence of Hallucinogenic Rituals

Researchers have uncovered traces of a hallucinogenic beverage in a 2,200-year-old Egyptian vase depicting Bes, a dwarf deity associated with childbirth and merriment. The findings, detailed in Scientific Reports on November 13, suggest the vessel was used during rituals to recreate a mythical tale involving the calming of a sky…