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Egypt archaeologists discover mummy in Luxor

AFP Dec 9, 2017

CAIRO: Egyptian archaeologists have discovered a mummy in one of two previously unexplored tombs across the Nile from the southern city of Luxor, the antiquities ministry said on Saturday. SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE PICTURES The tombs were…

Egypt archaeologists unearth goldsmith’s tomb near Luxor

Reuters Sep 10, 2017

LUXOR: Egyptian archaeologists have discovered a tomb of a prominent goldsmith who lived more than 3,000 years ago, unearthing statues, mummies and jewellery in the latest major find near the Nile city of Luxor. Egypt’s Minister of…

Archaeologists hunt for long-lost tomb of Scottish king

Web Desk Feb 26, 2017

EDINBURGH: The tomb of a medieval king whose murder changed the course of Scottish history in a real-life "Game of Thrones" could be unearthed in a new hi-tech project launched Saturday. Archaeologists and virtual reality artists want to…

Philistines were more sophisticated than given credit for, say archeologists

Reuters Jul 10, 2016

ASHKELON: Philistines were no "philistines", say archaeologists who unearthed a 3,000-year-old cemetery in which members of the biblical nation were buried along with jewelry and perfumed oil.