Hundreds of hieroglyphics have been discovered in a tunnel in Hattusa. There are more photos in these articles in the Turkish press.
“Zahi Hawass recently said that he is certain that a mummy he is currently studying will turn out to be that of Queen Nefertiti.”
The arrest of three antiquities thieves near ancient Memphis resulted in the discovery of ancient tunnels leading to two New Kingdom rooms engraved with hieroglyphics.
Egyptian archaeologists are seeking to have the role of Egyptians recognized in the discovery of King Tut’s tomb and the deciphering of the Rosetta Stone.
All of the artifacts from King Tut’s tomb will be displayed in the Grand Egyptian Museum, expected to open in November.
“Discovering King Tut’s Tomb” opened a few weeks ago in Las Vegas, and the exhibit includes animations, virtual reality pods, and more than 300 replicas of artifacts. Elsewhere in town the National History Museum houses the King Tut exhibit formerly displayed at the Luxor Hotel & Casino.
Leon Mauldin notes the 200th anniversary of the decipherment of the Rosetta Stone that occurred a few days ago.
Egypt has passed a new law imposing penalties on those entering archaeological sites or climbing antiquities without a permit.
Djémila in Algeria has some of the best preserved ruins from the Roman empire.
Sites in Iraq are opening to tourists after destruction by IS forces.
Discover Magazine reviews our lack of knowledge about the hanging gardens of Babylon.
Tom Metcalfe asks, “What’s the world’s oldest civilization?”
Opinion piece: “Some US museums will overlook the dubious origins of acquisitions if it suits their purposes.” The focus is on a group of statuary discovered in southwestern Turkey in 1967.
Five ancient sundials have been discovered in Jordan, and a professor is seeking to raise awareness of their use in antiquity. The professor who authored a study on it believes that the situation would be improved with the establishment of a dedicated astronomy museum.
Bryan Murawski offers four tips for preaching geography-heavy texts. (Anybody else suspect that he has never heard of the Photo Companion to the Bible?)
The Babylon Bee reports that archaeologists have found the red pens used to write the words of Christ in the New Testament.
HT: Agade, Joseph Lauer, Arne Halbakken, Charles Savelle, Explorator, George Grena
