Performing administrative tasks in ancient Egypt may not sound physically demanding, but new research has revealed that being a scribe left a mark on the skeletons of the men who held those privileged ...

A new study suggests the ergonomics of an Egyptian scribe’s working life may be revealed in their bones. Statues from Abusir, Egypt depict the scribe Nefer and his wife. New research suggests that ...

The tomb of a previously unknown Egyptian dignitary, rich with inscriptions and artwork, has come to light in Abusir, between Giza and Saqqara. Archaeologists at the Czech Institute of Egyptology (CIE ...

In Egypt, Cleopatra—a universal symbol of ancient royalty—continues to captivate through her legacy and the mysteries surrounding her fate. Since her disappearance, scholars and enthusiasts alike have ...

Ancient Egyptian scribes held high-status jobs, making up some of the 1% of Egyptians who could read and write at that time. But the scribes suffered for it: New research published in Scientific ...

Ancient DNA from an Egyptian genome has been sequenced for the first time, revealing genetic links to the Fertile Crescent.

Desk jobs can take a surprising physical toll on the body. White collar workers complain of stiff necks, sore lower backs and aching joints. It may bring them little relief to find they continue a ...

Archaeologists have discovered the "richly decorated" tomb of an ancient Egyptian dignitary that is filled with magic spells aimed at protecting against snake bites. The tomb, thought to date to the ...

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