Archaeologists Discovered a Massive Haul of 2,600-Year Old Egyptian Jewelry
At the dig site, archaeologists discovered a broken pot filled with gold jewelry, statues of gods, beads, and a brooch.
Ancient statues were colorful — and perfumed
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...
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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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See the Stunning Golden Jewelry, Amulets and Small Statues Unearthed at an Ancient Egyptian Temple
The artifacts—including golden rings, ornaments, beads and a small statue depicting three ancient Egyptian gods—date back to ancient Egypt’s 26th Dynasty, which lasted from 664 to 525 B.C.E ...
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The Black Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt
The 25th Dynasty originated in Nubia, in what is today Sudan, and ruled over ancient Egypt between 744 and 656 BC.
After 98 Years, Archaeologists Found the Missing Torso of an Ancient Buddha Statue
While excavating the Ta Prohm temple in Angkor in 1927, a team of archaeologists discovered the head (and only the head) of a ...
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What Ancient Treasures Does the Grand Egyptian Museum Hold? Here’s a Sneak Peek
The Grand Egyptian Museum is filled with archaeological treasures, here's our pick of some of the best historical marvels.
Archeologists discover 26000-year-old ancient Egyptian treasure; find out what does the treasure contain
A treasure, including gold jewelry and statues of deities from around 2,600 years ago, has been found at the Karnak temple ...
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Ancient Greek Statues Smelled of Perfume
Many museums around the world are filled with marble statues from ancient Greece and Rome. Some viewers recognize that these works of art were not originally displayed in their glistening white form, ...