Secret Hidden Freemasonic Messages Concealed In Ancient Egyptian Artifacts And Roman Works – A Misunderstood Object? – Part 1
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – As many of our readers know by now, there is no doubt the first ancient Egyptians were much ahead of their time. Thousands of years before the pharaonic dynasties, Egypt was ruled by a mysterious group known as the Shemsu Hor. These beings who were followers of Horus were semi-divine […]
Rare Discovery Of More Than 18,000 Inscribed Pot Sherds Document Life In Ancient Egypt
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Egyptologists have recovered more than 18,000 inscribed sherds in ancient Athribis—the remains of vessels and jars that served as writing material some 2,000 years ago. The sherds, known as ostraca, document lists of names, purchases of food and everyday objects, and even writing from a school, including lines written by […]
20 Mummies Discovered In Greco-Roman Tombs In Aswan, Egypt
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A team of archaeologists excavating in Aswan, Egypt has unearthed 20 mummies in ancient burial chambers. According to Ahram Online, “The first part is a rectangular building containing the entrance built above ground from sandstone blocks covered by a vault of mud bricks. Credit: Ahram Online The second part leads […]
Has A Second Sphinx Been Found In Egypt?
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The theory there was once a second sphinx is not new, but despite many claims no-one has been able to provide solid evidence of a twin Sphinx. Has this finally changed with the surprising announcement of the discovery of a mysterious ancient monument resembling the Great Sphinx of Giza? As […]
Tomb Of Pharaoh Ramesses II Treasurer Ptah-M-Wia Discovered In Saqqara
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – While excavating at the Saqqara necropolis a team of archaeologists uncovered the tomb of Ptah-M-Wia, head of the treasury during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II. According to the Ptah-M-Wia the discovery is important because of the several тιтles the tomb owner possessed in life. He was the royal scribe, […]
Ancient Coffin Of Priest Psamtik, Son Of Osiris And Five Replicas Of Goddess Maat Sent On Upcoming Expo
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – In a recent announcement Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities told the press several magnificent ancient Egyptian artifacts will be sent on an upcoming display. At the Expo Dubai 2020, an event that starts on 1 October 2021 and will continue till 31 March 2022 visitors will be able to […]
Ancient Tools Used In Religious Rituals In Honor Of Goddess Hathor Discovered In Egypt
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists excavating in Egypt have unearthed several interesting artifacts that were used in religious rituals for goddess Hathor. The ancient tools were discovered at the Temple of the Pharaohs (Boto) in Kafr El-Sheikh governorate north of Cairo. Credit: Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities Goddess Hathor, one of ancient Egypt’s greatest […]
Nephthys – Egyptian Funerary Goddess Who Also Protected The Pharaohs While They Were Alive
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Egyptian goddess Nephthys – primarily ᴀssociated with the myths of Heliopolis – was a funerary goddess and played a lesser role to her sister Isis. Otherwise, nothing is known about her before her appearance in these myths. Nephthys goddess on the sarcophagus of Ramses III. Credit: Tangopaso – Public Domain Her […]
King Khufu’s 4,600-Year-Old Solar Boat Has Been Transported To The Grand Egyptian Museum
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – King Khufu’s 4,600-year-old solar boat has been transported from the Pyramid’s archaeological site to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Experts say it is the largest ancient royal vessel ever found in Egypt and one of the oldest planked vessels in the world. It was built for Khufu (Cheops), the second pharaoh […]
Pharaoh Ramesses I Whose Mummy Was Stolen And Displayed As A Freak Of Nature For 130 Years
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – One would think respecting the remains of the ᴅᴇᴀᴅ should be self-evident, but it is not always so. It certainly wasn’t the case with the Pharaoh Ramesses I, whose mummy was stolen and displayed as a curiosity and freak of nature. Relief from the West wall of a chapel of […]