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Karnak temple in the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes. Source: Calin Stan / Adobe Stock

7 July, 2022 - 18:58 Lex Leigh

The Ten Essential Ancient Egyptian Cities: Relics of Egypt’s Storied Past

The various civilizations which developed within ancient Egypt were some of the most technologically advanced and beautiful of their time, giving birth to some of the greatest cities the world has...

Research indicates Nile crocodiles were hunted specifically for crocodile mummification rituals. Source: quasarphotos / Adobe Stock

25 September, 2019 - 14:01 ashley cowie

Did Ancient Egyptians Actively Hunt Crocodiles for Mummification?

Scans of a 2,000-year-old crocodile suggest the reptile was hunted for mummification rites. Mummified animals have been recovered from many, if not most, ancient Egyptian tombs and while today we...