What to know before traveling to Egypt following shocking theft of priceless pharaoh’s bracelet

What to know before traveling to Egypt following shocking theft of priceless pharaoh’s bracelet

The international spotlight recently turned to crime in Egypt when a pharaoh’s priceless bracelet was stolen from a Cairo museum and melted down – forever lost to history. The artifact once belonged to Pharaoh Usermaatre Amenemope, a ruler from the Third Intermediate Period. Dating back 3,000 years, the bracelet was stolen by a specialist at the Egyptian … Read more

Lost carvings of King Tut’s grandfather, other pharaohs discovered in Nile River

Lost carvings of King Tut’s grandfather, other pharaohs discovered in Nile River

It’s a deep dive into ancient Egypt. Archaeologists discovered hieroglyphic-inscribed rock carvings of several significant pharaohs — including an ancestor of King Tutankhamun — at the bottom of the Nile River. The find provides “new historical information” on their legendary rules over several eras, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Ancient rock carvings of … Read more