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Accidental Archaeological Discoveries: Photos

Posted Mon Sep 12, 2011 08:38 AM ET | 0

On the anniversary of the chance discovery of the Lascaux Caves in France, take a look at other fortuitous finds. Read more

Statue of Ancient Egyptian King Found

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue May 31, 2011 03:52 PM ET | 0

A team of archaeologists find a giant statue of Egyptian King Amenhotep III -- grandfather to King Tut. Read more

Tombs of King Tut's Advisers Open to Public

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue May 24, 2011 05:23 PM ET | 0

The tombs house the men who once made up Tut's inner circle, including his treasurer, his butler and more. Read more

Tombs of King Tut's Advisers Open to Public

Mummy Had Earliest Case of Heart Disease

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri May 20, 2011 01:55 PM ET | 0

An Egyptian princess who lived more than 3,500 years ago had the oldest known case of coronary artery disease. Read more

Mummy Had Earliest Case of Heart Disease

Crocodile God Temple Featured Croc Nursery

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Mon May 9, 2011 03:21 PM ET | 0

This ancient Egyptian site once attracted swarms of pilgrims, but is all but unknown to modern-day tourists. Read more

'God of Silence' Statues Give Few Hints About Origins

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Wed May 4, 2011 03:11 PM ET | 0

More lost artifacts are being returned to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo -- some of which the museum never owned. Read more

Colossal Statues of Tut's Grandfather Resurface

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:40 AM ET | 0

Amenhotep III reigned during a time when Egypt was at the height of its prosperity and cultural development. Read more

Egypt's Antiquities Minister Dodges Jail Time

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Mon Apr 18, 2011 03:55 PM ET | 0

A one-year jail sentence handed down Sunday seemed to put to an end Zahi Hawass’ career. Read more

Priceless Egyptian Treasures Returned

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Apr 12, 2011 12:14 PM ET | 0

The artifacts were stolen when vandals and looters broke into the Cairo museum during the January revolution. Read more

Egypt's Archaeological Sites Stand Unguarded

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Wed Mar 9, 2011 03:53 PM ET | 0

Following the revolution that toppled President Hosni Mubarak, a new unprecedented wave of looting and vandalism washed over Egypt. Read more

Who Owns History? Egyptian Looting Raises Questions

Posted by Benjamin Radford Mon Mar 7, 2011 05:40 PM ET | 0

The recent looting of Egyptian artifacts raises thorny cultural questions of preserving history. Read more

Priceless Pharaoh Statue Found Near Garbage Can

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Feb 17, 2011 03:42 PM ET | 0

The story of the looted artifacts at the Egyptian museum almost reads like a crime-fiction story. Read more

Mummy Fake Toes Were Earliest Prosthetics

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Wed Feb 16, 2011 02:14 PM ET | 0

The toes date from before 600 B.C., pre-dating what was previously thought to be the earliest known practical prosthesic. Read more

King Tut Statues Stolen From Egypt Museum

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Mon Feb 14, 2011 08:22 AM ET | 0

Following the exit of Egypt's President Mubarak, the minister of antiquities reverses an earlier statement and reveals valuable objects were stolen during a recent break-in. Read more

Damaged Ancient Egyptian Artifacts to Be Restored

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Mon Feb 7, 2011 01:49 PM ET | 0

Six people vandalized in minutes some 70 antiquities that had been preserved for thousands of years. Read more

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