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Queen Hatshepsut’s statues were destroyed in ancient Egypt – new study debunks the revenge theory
A new study argues that the pharaoh’s statues weren’t destroyed out of revenge, but were ‘ritually deactivated’ because of ...
In with the new at the ancient Giza pyramids
While the Grand Egyptian Museum hasn’t officially opened yet, it has been opening in stages over the last two years. Here’s ...
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Inside Egypt’s Enigmatic $1 Billion Grand Museum
Boasting King Tut's treasures and countless other riches, anticipation for the Grand Egyptian Museum mounts as delays thwart ...
The "Fourth Pyramid" waits: Grand Egyptian Museum postpones inauguration due to regional tensions
Egyptian Prime Minister Madbouly announced new opening date to be determined after coordination with concerned parties.
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Naguib Mahfouz Museum adds 2 evening shifts starting July
The Museum of Naguib Mahfouz, Egypt’s Nobel laureate for literature, has added two evening shifts on Saturdays and Sundays ...
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Why Were Ancient Statues of This Egyptian Female Pharaoh Destroyed?
Shattered depictions of Hatshepsut have long thought to be products of her successor’s violent hatred towards her, but a new ...
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The Story Behind This Female Pharaoh’s Broken Statues Is Way Weirder Than We Thought
Near the cliffs of Luxor, where ancient temples rise from the desert, a new discovery is changing how we understand one of ...