A team of archaeologists searching for Cleopatra’s tomb uncovered a sunken ancient port off the coast of Egypt, and they believe it may be linked to the iconic queen.
Archaeologists in Egypt found a hidden harbor at the Temple of Taposiris Magna, a site tied to Cleopatra. Inside, they found ancient anchors and amphorae dating to the Ptolemaic period.
In this painting, The Banquet of Cleopatra, also by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696–1770), Cleopatra’s pearl is in her outstretched hand as she likely tells Mark Antony in regal Roman dress how she ...
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Pharaohs in Dixieland – how 19th-century America reimagined Egypt to justify racism and slavery
There was a reason Southern businessmen and thinkers were inspired by ancient Egypt: To them, it served as proof that all ...
This ‘Secrets of the Dead’ presentation follows the excavation in the harbor of Alexandria, Egypt, of a temple dedicated to ...
Jewellers today are becoming bolder in their use of Ancient Egyptian motifs. Paris-based Boucheron nods to the Ancient Egyptians’ first use of the bow and arrow for hunting and warfare with its new ...
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Meet 25 of the Ancient Egyptians’ Most Significant Gods and Goddesses, From the Falcon-Headed Horus to the Sky Deity Hathor
"Divine Egypt," a new exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features nearly 250 artifacts representing the rich ...
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Cleopatra’s tomb: Hidden bust in temple could bring archaeologists closer to queen’s tomb
Newly discovered bust in an Egyptian underwater temple may depict Cleopatra, offering fresh clues to the queen’s elusive ...
Discovering tombs and remains of royal figures of historical significance, such as Egypt's King Tutankhamun, is rare but can provide tremendous insight, said Dr. Jane Draycott, a senior lecturer in ...
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