Ancient Roman industrial area excavated in Egypt - includes workshops, galleries, and residential area.
(via Roman industrial area uncovered in Egypt’s Suez Canal - Greco-Roman - Heritage - Ahram Online)
Source: english.ahram.org.eg
Analyzing natural river channel fractal patterns to detect ancient human activity. (via Lost fractals find Pharaonic landscapes : Past Horizons Archaeology)
Source: pasthorizonspr.com
5,000 year old pharaonic solar boat excavated in Abu Rawash. The 6 m long and 1.5 m wide boat is apparently in good condition. (via French archaeologists unearth pharaoh boat)
Source: phys.org
Giza3D is a fine example of archaeology and visualization with a solid mix of interactivity and information. I hope we see more of this for other sites not only for fun, but as teaching and research tools. (via Visit the Pyramids of Giza With This Interactive 3D Site)
Source: Mashable
The British Museum has an update on this season’s archaeological excavations in the town of Amara West. “Amara West is an ancient town in northern Sudan, the adminstrative capital of Upper Nubia, known as Kush, occupied by pharaonic Egypt between 1500 and 1070 BC.” (via Amara West 2012: the town – halfway through the season « British Museum blog)
Source: blog.britishmuseum.org
Ancient Egyptians embalmed sacrificed ibis birds and also ensured they had enough food to eat, indicating a belief the birds also would survive in an afterlife. (via Egyptians gave ibis birds a packed lunch for the afterlife - life - 23 January 2012 - New Scientist)
Source: newscientist.com
In situ photo of the singing mummy discovered in the Valley of the Kings. The first time a mummy not linked to the ancient Egyptian royal families has been found in this area. (via Short Sharp Science: Singing mummy found in Valley of the Kings)
Source: newscientist.com
