A mummy’s tale from Cork to Cairo: ‘It’s like the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. His body represents us all’
A new book by the artist Dorothy Cross tells the remarkable story of Cecil, UCC’s Egyptian mummy, and his return home ...
Art Seizures at the Met Caused Concern. His Job Is to Address It.
After surrendering scores of art works thought looted, the museum is looking to its new head of provenance research to police ...
Apollo gold ring with 'healing serpent' found in 2,000-year-old tomb in Greece
A monumental tomb found near Corinth has revealed several burials, along with artifacts reflecting its later use as a healing ...
Art Institute showcases ancient Roman sculptures in unprecedented 'Myth and Marble' exhibit
Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art Institute and Rome-based Torlonia Foundation, it is the first time works ...
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: A Study in Fear Fieldwork Walkthrough
When you open the sarcophagus, the ceilings will produce ... After surfacing from the water, follow the path until you find a carved door with a lever on both sides of it. You will need to turn ...
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The story of the 12th-Dynasty tombs
focusing on a stone-lined tomb carved deep into the bedrock just below the cliffs of the high desert. About 170 metres long, it culminates in a burial chamber containing a hidden sarcophagus and ...
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Britain's smallest town has under 400 residents but its lovely pub has a Michelin star
It contains part of a carved sarcophagus reputed to have contained the remains of St Augustine of Camterbury. It is a magnificent piece of medieval carving, and can be stylistically dated to the ...
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10 Breathtaking Pyramids in Mexico You Need to Visit
The structure features intricate carvings of Chaac ... Inside, archaeologists discovered the sarcophagus of King Pakal the Great, one of the most powerful rulers of the Maya civilization.
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One Of The Oldest Egyptian Pharaohs Is Still Missing, Despite Scientists Knowing Where His Grave Is
Pharaoh Khufu is one of Egypt's most famous pharaohs due to his magnificent tomb, but his body might not exist anymore.
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An Ancient Tomb Repurposed Into A Healing Shrine Was Found Greece, Along With A Collection Of Artifacts
In southern Greece, a monumental ancient tomb was discovered to have been used as a burial site for centuries before […] ...
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The Grand Egyptian Museum is due to finally open on 3 July, here’s a sneak peek
In January, the museum was still missing its greatest treasure: the contents of the tomb of Tutankhamun, including his golden funerary mask, sarcophagus ... pointing to a carved board game.