Anyone who tried to rob a tomb was taking a big risk because both the ancient police and the law were ready to punish them.
Articles on The Pharaohs
Displaying all articles
An empty tomb, yet a groundbreaking find – archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered the tomb of Thutmose II, a ruler overshadowed by his powerful wife, Hatshepsut.
The discovery of Thutmose II’s original burial site is one of Egypt’s last missing royal tombs.
Beyond the tombs and riches, life in ancient Egypt wasn’t so luxurious, after all.
This Egyptian noblewoman was sweetly scented upon her death, researchers have discovered. And they’ve teamed up with a perfumer to recreate her scent.
The discovery of his tomb full of magnificent and unique objects is more than a story of treasures. It’s also a story of class, privilege, colonialism, political freedom and national identity.
CT scans of the mummy revealed new injuries.
Africa has always promised a great deal in the international showcase but delivered very little at the football world cup.
Top contributors
-
Associate Professor in Archaeology and Heritage, Adelaide University
-
Honorary Professor, Archaeology, The University of Queensland
-
Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, Western Sydney University
-
Vice-President (Students & Learning) and Professor of Anthropology
-
Doctoral Researcher, Department of Archaeology, Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology
-
PhD Candidate, Anthropology and Archaeology, University of Bristol
-
Institute of Mediterranean and Oriental Cultures, Assistant Professor, Polish Academy of Sciences
-
Professor and Chair of Allied Health Studies, Stephen F. Austin State University
-
Honorary Research Fellow in Archaeology, The University of Queensland