Archive for February, 2009
Mummies found hidden in Saqqara
by admin on Feb.23, 2009, under Archaeology
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“On Wednesday of last week, the Gisr Al-Mudir area located at the south-western corner of King Djoser’s Step Pyramid complex in the Saqqara necropolis was brimming with archaeologists, workmen and media representatives as Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) Secretary-General Zahi Hawass and his team prepared to give members of the public, the first glimpse of the latest discovery of ancient Egyptian treasure to be found in Saqqara.”
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Little Salt Spring underwater archeological site in Florida receives new funding
by admin on Feb.21, 2009, under Archaeology
“University of Miami receives $250,000 from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice to support research expansion at archeological site in Florida.
…The gift was announced earlier this year, during a reception in Naples, Florida, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the University’s exploration of the preserve. The site is a national archeological treasure, said Teri A. Hansen, president and CEO of Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice.”
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‘Green magic’ protected child mummies
by admin on Feb.19, 2009, under Archaeology
“A rare mummified child from the early period of Egyptian history was discovered buried with a bright green amulet stone once believed to hold magical powers, according to a new study. The finds help to explain why hieroglyphics and historical texts record that Egyptian children wore green eye makeup. It also adds to the growing body of evidence that ancient Egyptians thought color itself held sacred energy that could help or hurt individuals.”
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Egypt’s first history book
by admin on Feb.19, 2009, under Archaeology
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“The historical importance of the Palermo Stone has long been overshadowed by the famous Rosetta Stone, but Jill Kamil says it is now being reconsidered as a legitimate historical record of ancient Egypt”
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