Ancient Cemetery in Egypt with 'Book of the Dead' Papyrus and Mummies Has Been Uncovered

Ancient cemetery in Egypt uncovered.Photo:Ministry of AntiquitiesA 3,500-year-old cemetery in Egypt containing “Book of the Dead” papyrus and mummies has been uncovered.According to astatementfrom the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the cemetery dates back to The New Kingdom, the ancient Egyptian nation that existed between the 16th and 11th centuries BCE.The organization said that the cemetery — which is located at Tuna el-Gebel in central Egypt — contained “hundreds of archaeological finds, including amulets, ornaments, and stone and wooden coffins containing mummies.

Ancient City Unearthed in Iraq After Extreme Drought Dries up Tigris River, Archeologists Say

Photo: Universities of Freiburg and Tübingen, KAO Archeologists say a 3,400-year-old city was uncovered in Iraq after extreme drought conditions led to decreased water levels along the Tigris River. The Bronze Age city — which “could be” the ancient city of Zakhiku, per the release — surfaced earlier this year after “large amounts of water” were drawn from the reservoir “to prevent crops from drying out,” beginning in December 2021.

Ancient Dog Bone Found in Alaska Suggests Early Humans Migrated to the Americas with Their Dogs

Photo: Douglas Levere/University at BuffaloAncient dogs may have helped humans make their way to the Americas!Researchers at the University of Buffalo have confirmed that a bone fragment found in southeast Alaska belongs to a dog that lived in the region about 10,150 years ago.According to a press releasefrom the university, the bone represents “the oldest confirmed remains of a domestic dog in the Americas.““We now have genetic evidence from an ancient dog found along the Alaskan coast.

Ancient Fast Food Restaurant to Open in Pompeii This Summer

Photo: LUIGI SPINA/AFP via Getty After being closed for business for over 2,000 years, arestaurantin the ancient city of Pompeii is about to have a grand re-opening. BusinessInsiderreports that the “thermopolium,” a fast food and drink counter, has been excavated from the Roman ruins and will be opened up to the public this summer. The ancient diner, which will be available to view starting Aug. 12, was first discovered in Pompeii’s Regio V site.

Ancient Human Species Discovered in Philippine Cave Thanks to Teeth and Bones

Researchers in the Philippines have discovered a new species of ancient human they’ve named Homo luzonensis — and it all started with a foot bone.The scientists announced their discovery Wednesday in the journalNature, noting that the newly found species likely lived somewhere between 50,000 and 67,000 years ago, according toNPR.The discovery is more than 10 years in the making, as researchers first found a foot bone in 2007 in the Callao Cave in the Philippines on the island of Luzon.