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What is the ancient Egyptian 'Eye of Horus'?
The "Eye of Horus," a depiction of a single stylized eye looking straight ahead, is found throughout ancient Egypt. The ...
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How Did the Ancient Greek Gods “Die”?
One of the fundamental beliefs of the Ancient Greeks was that their beloved gods were immortal, but were they? How did they ...
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Life Under Pharaoh Akhenaten: New Discoveries Shed Light on Egypt’s Lost City
Recent discoveries in Egypt uncover how daily life unfolded under Pharaoh Akhenaten, offering insight into a city lost for ...
Passover is a major Jewish holiday. Here's what to know about how, when it's celebrated
Known as "Pesach" in Hebrew, Passover commemorates pivotal events in the Book of Exodus. Jews celebrate the freeing of ...
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Top 10 Most Ruthless Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt
These Egyptian Pharaohs were not to be messed with. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down the most ferocious, ...
Ancient altar found in Guatemala jungle apparently used for sacrifices, "especially of children," archaeologists say
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., ...
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Clay Artifacts Found in King Tut's Tomb May Have Been Part of a Ritual Honoring the Egyptian God Osiris
The ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun was buried in a tomb filled with treasure. When Egyptologist Howard Carter discovered the chamber in 1922, he logged its contents: chariots, furniture, ...