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☆ Ramesses II’s lost sarcophagus was hiding in plain sight, research suggests
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Jacopo Prisco | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Tucked away in the cartouche, an oval-shaped ornament often found in tombs, he found a name of a very recognizable figure: Ramesses II. “The cartouche dates back to its first usage, and contains Ramesses II’s throne name, Usermaatra. Psusennes I reused this sarcophagus that once belonged to Merneptah, the son and successor of Ramesses II. Both sarcophagi would have been inside an even larger stone sarcophagus, the source of the granite fragment Payraudeau discovered. “This also tells us when pharaohs began using more than one stone sarcophagus,” Payraudeau added.

Persons: Menkheperrê, Frédéric, Ramesses, Payraudeau, ” Payraudeau, Ramesses II, —, he’s, Psusennes, Ramesses II’s, Ramesses I, Joann Fletcher, Ramesses ’, ” Fletcher, Jean Revez, “, Merneptah, Seti I’s, Peter Brand, ” Brand, It’s, ” Organizations: CNN, Sorbonne University, National Museum of, frugality, UK’s University of York, University of Quebec, University of Memphis Locations: Paris, Egypt, Cairo, Luxor, Abydos, Merneptah, Montreal

☆ Lion attacks: How to stay safe on safaris in Africa
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Forrest Brown | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

It was July of 2022, and the co-founder of Discover Africa Safaris was out in the bush near the Khwai River in northern Botswana. African lions are fully capable of attacking, killing and even eating humans, and it’s generally estimated about 250 people a year die in lion attacks. WLDavies/E+/Getty ImagesOnly about 23,000 lions remain in sub-Saharan Africa, found mostly in Eastern and Southern Africa, Muruthi said. Before your trip, It's important to study up on safety tips -- such as remaining inside your safari vehicle when lions and other wild animals approach. Secondly, fleeing indicates to the lion you’re frightened and now possible prey, turning what might have initially been a mock charge to test you into a real attack.

Persons: Steve Conradie, Discover Africa Safaris, — “, ‘, ” Conradie, “, ”, ’ Steven Conradie, …, Conradie, Philip Muruthi, He’s, Muruthi, Masai, ’, ” Muruthi, Paul A, Andre Van Kets, Van Kets, Martin Harvey, It’s, you’re, don’t, they'll, Robert Muckley, There’s, Anup Shah, ” Van Kets, I’d, — Organizations: CNN, Discover, Lion Recovery, African Wildlife Foundation, Masai Mara, Reserve, East, ” Lions, International Union for, Nature, Sacramento Zoo, PLOS, Africa Tourists, Bank, Kenya Geographic, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Lions, … Locations: Discover Africa, Botswana, South Africa, Africa, Zimbabwe, Hwange, Kenya, Saharan Africa, Eastern, Southern Africa, Tanzania, East Africa, California, Namibia

☆ A tumor with teeth was found in the pelvis of an ancient Egyptian woman, along with a ring to protect her from pain
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Marianne Guenot | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A tumor with teeth was found in a 3,000-year-old ancient Egyptian burial site. AdvertisementAdvertisementA rare tumor with teeth has been found in the pelvis of ancient Egyptian woman who died more than 3,000 years ago. It is possible this teratoma was bothering the ancient Egyptian woman 3,000 years ago. A picture of a Bes ring, the type of which could be found during the New Kingdom. Some ancient Egyptian medicine was recorded in written literature, but that only tells us how the elite, who could have access to that kind of high-end treatment, dealt with disease.

Persons: —, Gretchen R, . Wetzel, Dabbs, Bes, Pharaoh Akhanathen's Organizations: Service, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, International, Heritage Art Locations: Amarna, Egypt, New Kingdom, Africa

☆ An ancient Egyptian book of spells to guide the dead in the afterlife was found buried with mummies
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Marianne Guenot | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Archaeologists have uncovered a copy of the "Book of the Dead" in an ancient Egyptian cemetery. The document was used by Egyptian priests to guide the dead to the afterlife. AdvertisementAdvertisementArchaeologists excavating a 3,500-year-old cemetery have discovered an ancient Egyptian "Book of the Dead" filled with spells to guide the deceased in the afterlife. A picture shows a sarcophagus found at the Tuna al-Gebel site, presented to journalists on October 15, 2023. Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesThe find also uncovered rare canopic jars made of alabaster, used to store spiritually important organs during mummification, and "thousands" of amulets, per the statement.

Persons: —, Sara Cole, Gebel, Isa, Foy Scalf, Scalf, Lara Weiss, Roemer, John Taylor Organizations: Service, Antiquities Department, Paul Getty Museum, The New York Times, of Tourism, Antiquities, Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, University of Chicago, Science, Pelizaeus Museum Locations: Egypt, Tuna, Kingdom, Germany, Sudan

GIZA, Egypt — A century after the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb made headlines around the world, in the sweltering desert heat just outside Cairo, a small team is still making new finds in ancient Egypt. A century after the tomb of King Tutankhamun was discovered, archaeologists continue to unlock ancient Egypt's mysteries. TODAYThe remains of King Tutankhamun's closest generals and advisers were also at the site, which sits about 20 miles south of the North African nation's capital, he said. A 3,000-year-old coffin is opened in a burial chamber at the Saqqara in Giza site near Cairo. King Tutankhamun's death mask, found resting on his mummified shoulders.

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