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Tomb of unidentified ancient Egyptian pharaoh discovered

March 28, 202594 Views

Archaeologists have discovered the large limestone burial chamber of an unidentified ancient Egyptian pharaoh near the city of Abydos dating to about 3,600 years ago during a chaotic period in Egypt's history. The discovery of the tomb seven meters (23 feet) underground at the ancient necropolis of Anubis Mountain was announced by University of Pennsylvania Museum and Egyptian archaeologists. It marked the second discovery announced this year of a tomb of an ancient Egyptian king. The burial chamber discovered in January at Abydos, an important city in ancient Egypt located about 10 km (6 miles) from the Nile River, was bare - apparently long ago plundered by grave robbers. The name of the king once buried inside was originally recorded in hieroglyphic texts on plastered brickwork a...

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Discover the hidden wonders of Victoria Falls during the seasons less travelled

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March 19, 202587 Views

The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara invites discerning travellers to explore the enchantment of Victoria Falls during the less-travelled shoulder seasons. This period, between mid-August till December, offers exclusive experiences and benefits, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and rich culture of the region with enhanced intimacy. As the high season travellers retreat, the Falls transform into an intimate experience. Sometimes draped in powerful cascades, other times revealing the sculptured rock face beneath – each month offers a different perspective on this natural wonder. During these quieter interludes, guests can connect more deeply with one of Earth's most spectacular creations. The legendary Devil's Pool emerges as the...

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Elewana Collection launches new explorer brand as first lodge opens in the Serengeti

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March 7, 2025139 Views

Serengeti Explorer offers a central yet private location with panoramic views, extensive facilities and a competitive price point catering to an underrepresented market between budget and full luxury For almost two decades Elewana has been delivering unforgettable experiences through its collection of 15 luxury properties across East Africa. The new Explorer by Elewana collection of upscale safari lodges will cater to a wider audience through a more moderate price point as well as an increased range of activities on property. The first lodge, Serengeti Explorer by Elewana, opened its doors in January 2025. Ngorongoro Explorer will follow in 2026, and Tarangire Explorer is also scheduled for the future. Serengeti Explorer is exemplified through its remarkable location. Sat high u...

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Biggest discovery since King Tut!

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February 24, 202587 Views

Egypt announces first discovery of pharaoh's tomb in more than 100 years Archaeologists have discovered the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II, 1492 BC (or 1502 BC) - 1479 BC. A joint Egyptian-British mission near Luxor discovered the first Egyptian royal tomb since Tutankhamun's in 1922. The tomb, found in 2022, was identified as Thutmose II’s, based on broken alabaster vessels. Thutmose II was an ancestor of Tutankhamun who lived nearly 3,500 years ago. Thought to be buried near the Valley of the Kings, his true resting place was hidden in Luxor’s Western Valleys. Initially, there was confusion, as it was thought to be the tomb of a wife of Thutmose III. Flooding damaged the tomb soon after its creation, but fragments of painted mortar and religious texts linked to royal to...

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What is the scent of a mummy!

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February 16, 2025111 Views

Research discovers ancient Egyptian remains smell nice At first whiff, it sounds repulsive: sniff the essence of an ancient corpse. But researchers who indulged their curiosity in the name of science found that well-preserved Egyptian mummies actually smell pretty good. “In films and books, terrible things happen to those who smell mummified bodies,” said Cecilia Bembibre, director of research at University College London’s Institute for Sustainable Heritage. “We were surprised at the pleasantness of them.” In this undated photo provided by Abdelrazek Elnaggar, Emma Paolin, PhD researcher at University of Ljubljana, background and Dr. Cecilia Bembibre, lecturer at the University College London take swab samples for the purpose of microbiological analysis at the Krakow Universi...

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Best beaches and jollof rice in Lagos

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January 19, 2025189 Views

I have lived in Lagos, a seaside megacity of over 20 million people, since early 2022. Before moving to the Nigerian capital, I was a correspondent for Reuters in my native Harare, Zimbabwe. When I first arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport here, I was almost knocked off my feet by the heat and humidity. But I've since grown to love this busy financial, artistic and cultural capital. As the Reuters Nigeria bureau chief, I oversee a team of people responsible for covering everything from the humanitarian impact of a long-running Islamist insurgency to the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu to the completion of Africa's largest petrochemical plant, the Dangote Refinery. When visitors ask me about Lagos, here's what I tell them: Getting around: The "Danfo...

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Benin’s mecca of spirits and gods draws tourists and followers with famed Voodoo festival

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January 18, 2025197 Views

As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the gods and spirits that are evident all around the arena are beckoned upon by the old and young for peace and prosperity. And on the sidelines, camera clicks from foreigners and locals follow the festivities. Welcome to the ancient town of Ouidah, in southern Benin, a mecca of gods and spirits where the celebration of the annual Voodoo festival brings a mix of tourism and religion in a clash of cultures and the ability for ancient traditional beliefs to adapt to modern life. The small West African nation held the annual festival last weekend, with Voodoo day marking the “return to the source for all Africans and Afro-descendants,” said Christian...

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World first jump over plane at Dolphin Beach in Cape Town

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January 17, 2025214 Views

Dutch big-air star kitesurfer Walker achieves perfect timing with Red Bull Air Race pilot Czepiela for iconic feat in South Africa Extreme big-air kitesurfer Lasse Walker pulled off a world-first feat off Dolphin Beach in Cape Town on Thursday, January 16 when he completed a stunning jump in the water over the low-altitude plane of masterful Red Bull Air Race pilot Łukasz 'Luke' Czepiela. Dutchman Walker grew up on the coast of the Netherlands, where he looked up to the exploits of local kitesurfing legends Ruben Lenten and Kevin Langeree and realised that his future lay in the sport. Lasse Walker of the Netherlands jumps over a CubCrafters Carbon Cub airplane piloted by Luke Czepiela of Poland on Dolphin Beach in Cape Town, South Africa on January 16, 2025. PHOTO: Sebastian Mark...

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Egypt uncovers blocks from 18th dynasty Queen Hatshepsut temple

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January 10, 2025183 Views

Archaeologists have uncovered intact portions of the foundation wall of pharaonic Queen Hatshepsut's valley temple in Luxor and the nearby tomb of Queen Teti Sheri, grandmother of Ahmose I, the first pharaoh of Egypt's golden New Kingdom era. An artefact is displayed inside the tomb of Jehuti-Mes, that was discovered by archaeologists from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities along with the staff of Zahi Hawass' archaeological and heritage mission, near the Queen Hatshepsut Valley Temple's in Deir El-Bahari on the Nile's west bank in Luxor, Egypt, January 8, 2025. REUTERS/Sayed Sheashaa The discovery of more than 1,000 decorated stone blocks on the outskirts of Hatshepsut's funerary temple above was announced on Wednesday by team leader Zahi Hawass, an Egyptian archaeologist and ...

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Fossil footprints in Kenya show two ancient human species coexisted

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November 30, 2024330 Views

About 1.5 million years ago, individuals of two different species in the human evolutionary lineage trudged on a muddy lakeshore in northern Kenya, leaving behind intersecting trackways alongside the footprints of antelopes, horses, warthogs, giant storks and other animals. These tracks turned into fossils that scientists have now discovered at a location called Koobi Fora, providing the first evidence that these two species - Paranthropus boisei and Homo erectus - shared the same landscape, literally crossing paths. The discovery raises intriguing questions about the relationship between the two species and any competition for resources. Paranthropus boisei, the more distantly related to modern humans of the two, lived from about 2.3 to 1.2 million years ago, standing up to about 4...