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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Hallucinogenic plants detected in residue from ancient Egyptian mug

CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. “For a very long time now, Egyptologists have been speculating what mugs with the head of Bes could have been used for, and for what kind of beverage, like sacred water, milk, wine or beer,” said study coauthor Branko van Oppen, curator of Greek and Roman art at the Tampa Museum of …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

New aspects of mummified Egyptians revealed by scans at Chicago’s Field Museum

CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — Scientists at Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History have peered beneath the wrappings of ancient Egyptian mummified human remains to uncover new details about their identities and how they were prepared for the afterlife — all without removing a single piece of linen. Morgan Clark/The Field Museum Preparing for the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

New aspects of mummified Egyptians revealed by scans at Chicago’s Field Museum

CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — Scientists at Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History have peered beneath the wrappings of ancient Egyptian mummified human remains to uncover new details about their identities and how they were prepared for the afterlife — all without removing a single piece of linen. Morgan Clark/The Field Museum Preparing for the …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Treasure trove of golden artifacts are discovered among 60 newly found tombs in Egypt

Daily Mail

A treasure trove of historic gold foil artifacts that were buried for nearly 3,000 years has been uncovered in Egypt. Archaeologists discovered the burial site of Tel-El-Dir in the city of Damietta in Egypt that held more than 60 tombs Gold Foil artifacts were discovered that led researchers to believe they could shed light on how the Egyptians lived during …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese, Egyptians jointly research, digitalize mummified wooden coffins

China Daily

Archaeologists study wooden coffins as part of the China-Egypt Joint Investigation, Research and Digitalization Project on Ancient Egyptian Antiquities. China-Egypt Joint Investigation, Research and Digitalization Project on Ancient Egyptian Antiquities, a package of cooperation projects mainly about digital scanning, photographing, sorting and research of more than 1,000 mummified wooden coffins excavated in Saqqara, Egypt, has been going on since late …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese, Egyptians jointly research, digitalize mummified wooden coffins

China Daily

Archaeologists study wooden coffins as part of the China-Egypt Joint Investigation, Research and Digitalization Project on Ancient Egyptian Antiquities. China-Egypt Joint Investigation, Research and Digitalization Project on Ancient Egyptian Antiquities, a package of cooperation projects mainly about digital scanning, photographing, sorting and research of more than 1,000 mummified wooden coffins excavated in Saqqara, Egypt, has been going on since late …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Hajj: Deadly heatwaves kill over 1300 Muslims during holy pilgrimage, Saudi accuses travel agencies for deaths

India TV News

Cairo: The burnt of extreme climate change has taken the lives of more than 1,300 people during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Health Minister Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel said that 83% of the 1,301 fatalities were unauthorized pilgrims who walked long distances in soaring temperatures to perform the Hajj rituals in and around the holy city of Mecca. …

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6 months ago

Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims die as temperatures touch 51C in Saudi Arabia

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hundreds of people have died …

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6 months ago

At least 550 Hajj pilgrims die in scorching temperatures and thousands more treated for heat stress

ABC

In short: At least 550 pilgrims from Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Iran and Senegal have died during this year's hajj as temperatures have soared to over 50 degrees Celsius. At least 550 pilgrims from Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Iran and Senegal have died during this year's hajj as temperatures have soared to over 50 degrees Celsius. At least 550 pilgrims have died …

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6 months, 1 week ago

One year later, migrants who survived wreck off Greece seek justice and struggle to cope with life

Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece — Desperate hands clutched at Ali Elwan’s arms, legs and neck, and screams misted his ears, as he spat out saltwater and fought for three hours to keep afloat in the night, dozens of miles from land. “It is unconscionable that one year since this horrific tragedy, the investigation into the potential liability of Coast Guard has barely …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Amazing discovery shows Ancient Egyptians were trying to cure cancer 4,000 years ago

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A skull dug up in Egypt has suggested ancient Egyptians were …

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7 months ago

Egyptians held nearly a year over deadly shipwreck are released from Greek jail after case dismissed

Associated Press

NAFPLIO, Greece — A group of Egyptians jailed for nearly a year pending trial for a deadly shipwreck were released from jail Wednesday, a day after a Greek court threw out the case against them on grounds that it had no jurisdiction to try it. Nine Egyptians had been charged with being part of the crew of the Adriana, a …

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7 months ago

Greek judge dismisses case against Egyptians accused in shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrants

Associated Press

KALAMATA, Greece — A Greek judge dismissed a case Tuesday against nine Egyptian men accused of causing a shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrants last year and sent shockwaves through the European Union’s border protection and asylum operations, after a prosecutor argued that Greece lacked jurisdiction. Public prosecutor Ekaterini Tsironi urged the case to be dismissed because the trawler sank …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Greek defense team says 9 Egyptians accused of causing deadly shipwreck were misidentified as crew

Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece — The legal defense team for nine Egyptian men due to go on trial in southern Greece next week accused of causing one of the Mediterranean’s deadliest shipwrecks said Thursday they will argue that Greece has no jurisdiction in the case, and insisted their clients were innocent survivors who have been unjustly prosecuted. Greek authorities have rejected accusations …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Egypt floats its currency and agrees with the IMF to increase a bailout loan to $8 billion

Associated Press

CAIRO — Egypt on Wednesday floated its currency and announced a deal with the International Monetary Fund to increase its bailout loan from $3 billion to $8 billion, moving to shore up an economy hit by a staggering shortage of foreign currency and soaring inflation. The measures, announced by the Central Bank of Egypt early Wednesday, were among the key …

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1 year ago

Why Egypt doesn't want Palestinians in Gaza to cross the border

NPR

Why Egypt doesn't want Palestinians in Gaza to cross the border Enlarge this image toggle caption Mohammed Abed/AFP via Getty Images Mohammed Abed/AFP via Getty Images TEL AVIV, Israel — As the bombardment of Gaza intensifies, forcing Palestinians to flee their homes, Israel's military is directing them to the territory's southernmost Rafah governorate. A "concept paper" drafted by Israeli intelligence …

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1 year ago

Egyptians vote for president, with el-Sissi certain to win

Associated Press

CAIRO — Egyptians began voting Sunday in a presidential election in which President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi faces no serious challenger and is certain to win another term, keeping him in power until 2030. The three-day vote, beginning Sunday, is also taking place amid a staggering economic crisis in Egypt, a country of 105 million people in which nearly a third …

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1 year ago

Egyptians vote in presidential polls clouded by economic crisis, Gaza war

Al Jazeera

Incumbent Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is likely to secure a third term despite the country facing severe economic crisis. Egyptians are voting in a presidential election overshadowed by war in neighbouring Gaza and economic woes, with the incumbent, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, likely to secure a third term. Analysts say economy is on top of voters’ mind in Sunday’s vote as the …

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1 year ago

Mystery origin of Egypt’s mummified baboons finally cracked | Explained

The Hindu

In 1905, Louis Lortet and Claude Gaillard travelled from France to Luxor, an Egyptian city on the banks of the river Nile, to investigate the discovery of mummified monkeys in Gabbanat el-Qurud, a.k.a. Following suit, Dr. Kopp and her team obtained DNA samples from 14 baboon specimens preserved in museums between 1855 and 1978, and one mummified sample from Gabbanat …

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1 year ago

Egypt’s Sinai Bedouins fear Israel’s mass displacement of Gaza Palestinians

Al Jazeera

Bedouin tribes in Sinai have long taken a hit from geopolitical conflicts. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has publicly stated that Egypt will not allow a displacement of Palestinians, as it would mean “the end of the Palestinian cause” and a potential threat to Egypt’s national security. “My father’s home became sort of a desert,” says Eldalil, whose father used to …

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1 year ago

Voices from Egypt weigh in on the Israel-Hamas war

NPR

Voices from Egypt weigh in on the Israel-Hamas war In Egypt, people who might look to the West for support or back the idea of peace in the region are in a tough position as death tolls in Gaza rise and the U.S. supports Israel. BATRAWY: Bakr says U.S. support for Israel's war on Gaza, including sending weapons, erodes Washington's …

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1 year, 1 month ago

‘Boycott Israel’ breathes new life into 100-year-old Egyptian soda brand

Al Jazeera

Campaign to boycott Western producers linked to Israel has reignited demand for soda brand founded by Greek beekeeper. Spiro Spathis, which has always been proud of its role as Egypt’s first soft drink brand, is rolling out slogans like “100% Made in Egypt” and “Egypt’s original gazouza”, using an Egyptian term thought to derive from the French “gazeuse” and widely …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Egypt has a key role to play in resolving the Israel-Hamas war.

Slate

This article was originally featured in Foreign Policy, the magazine of global politics and ideas. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, like many of his predecessors, is deeply hostile to Hamas, which sprung out of Egypt’s often-outlawed Muslim Brotherhood movement. Israel also has an interest in working with Egypt to ensure that weapons and other military supplies do not enter Gaza …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Angry Egyptians denounce staged pro-Palestine rallies amid Israel-Hamas war

Al Jazeera

Cairo, Egypt – On a sunny Friday in Cairo, buses waving both the Palestinian and the Egyptian flags arrive at El-Nasr road in the district of Nasr City. “Proof of that is that we saw buses in the city centre saying they were ready to give you a ride to the gathering’s location for free.” Hossam el-Hamalawy, Egyptian journalist and …

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Hallucinogenic plants detected in residue from ancient Egyptian mug

New aspects of mummified Egyptians revealed by scans at Chicago’s Field Museum

New aspects of mummified Egyptians revealed by scans at Chicago’s Field Museum

Treasure trove of golden artifacts are discovered among 60 newly found tombs in Egypt

Chinese, Egyptians jointly research, digitalize mummified wooden coffins

Chinese, Egyptians jointly research, digitalize mummified wooden coffins

Hajj: Deadly heatwaves kill over 1300 Muslims during holy pilgrimage, Saudi accuses travel agencies for deaths

Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims die as temperatures touch 51C in Saudi Arabia

At least 550 Hajj pilgrims die in scorching temperatures and thousands more treated for heat stress

One year later, migrants who survived wreck off Greece seek justice and struggle to cope with life

Amazing discovery shows Ancient Egyptians were trying to cure cancer 4,000 years ago

Egyptians held nearly a year over deadly shipwreck are released from Greek jail after case dismissed

Greek judge dismisses case against Egyptians accused in shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrants

Greek defense team says 9 Egyptians accused of causing deadly shipwreck were misidentified as crew

Egypt floats its currency and agrees with the IMF to increase a bailout loan to $8 billion

Why Egypt doesn't want Palestinians in Gaza to cross the border

Egyptians vote for president, with el-Sissi certain to win

Egyptians vote in presidential polls clouded by economic crisis, Gaza war

Mystery origin of Egypt’s mummified baboons finally cracked | Explained

Egypt’s Sinai Bedouins fear Israel’s mass displacement of Gaza Palestinians

Voices from Egypt weigh in on the Israel-Hamas war

‘Boycott Israel’ breathes new life into 100-year-old Egyptian soda brand

Egypt has a key role to play in resolving the Israel-Hamas war.

Angry Egyptians denounce staged pro-Palestine rallies amid Israel-Hamas war