Shackles Found in Egyptian Gold Mine Reveal the Human Toll of Ancient Wealth
The artifacts reveal the harsh working conditions in ancient Egyptian gold mines under the rule of the Ptolemaic dynasty.
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Ancient shackles testify to brutality of Egypt’s gold mines
After Alexander the Great conquered Egypt in 332 BC, a gold rush swept the kingdom, during which nearly 40 mines were ...
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Archaeologists In Egypt Have Uncovered Shackles Used To Chain Victims Of Forced Labor In An Ancient Gold Mine
French researchers have unearthed disturbing artifacts in Egypt's Eastern Desert: iron shackles that were once used to chain ...
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Yet another threat to the ancient churches of Syria
In the Triumph of Orthodoxy service on the first Sunday of Great Lent, the clergy and faithful proclaim – with many shouting ...
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Archaeologists Stunned by 2,200-Year-Old Shackles at Egyptian Gold Mine
Archaeologists have unearthed a chilling discovery at an ancient Egyptian gold mine—two sets of iron shackles dating back ...
Greek guard charged in crackdown on antiquities smuggling rings
A guard protecting ancient sites in northern Greece has been charged with involvement in a crime ring smuggling out artefacts ...
Greek Reporter6d
The Concept of Curse in Ancient Greek Society
The ancient Greeks deeply believed in the power of curses and their ability to influence the lives of individuals and even ...
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were More Than Eye Candy—They Were Also Perfumed
Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory ...
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The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
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Xi Jinping -- a champion of mutual learning among civilizations
Tolerance, coexistence, exchanges and mutual learning among different civilizations play an irreplaceable role in advancing ...
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7 Ancient Inventions That Were Way Ahead of Their Time
This ancient invention was discovered on the small, geographically unique Greek island called Antikythera, located between the more popularly known islands of Kythera and Crete. The device was ...