The Dancing Mangrove Trees of Sumba Island: Their Hypnotic Beauty and Importance
Indonesia’s Sumba Island is known for many things, but none quite as captivating as its unusual mangrove trees, which have become known as the “dancing trees” for their hypnotic swaying in the sunset. The Walakiri Beach is one of the island’s most popular …
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The Largest-Egg Laying Birds in the World Are Kiwis
Did you know that kiwis lay the largest eggs in relation to their body size of any bird species in the world? In fact, their eggs can weigh as much as 450 grams, which is equivalent to about 20% of the kiwi’s body weight. To put this into perspective, …
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The Intelligence of Cephalopods: Easily Resolving Complex Issues
Cephalopods are a group of marine animals that include octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish. These creatures are known for their impressive intelligence, which allows them to solve complex problems and understand their environment better than most other …
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These creatures were mummified by the ancient Egyptians; they are disturbing and touching.
A queen’s pet gazelle was readied for eternity with the same lavish care as a member of the royal family. In fine, blue-trimmed bandages and a custom-made wooden coffin, it accompanied its owner to the grave in about 945 B.C. Lovingly preserved, a hunting …
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Ancient Behemoth Discovered: 65-Foot Fossil Whale Skeleton Unearthed in Egyptian Desert Reveals Amazing Secrets from 37 Million Years Ago
Fossil of 37 мillion years old Whale Skeleton (мore than 65ft long) found in Wadi Al Hitan, Egyptian desert. Dozens of rare fossilized whale skeletons haʋe eмerged froм the sands of the Egyptian Saharan desert. A мuseuм has now opened on the site to help …
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Discovery of 800 Egyptian Tombs in Middle Kingdom Necropolis
The Ministry of Antiquities and the Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt have announced the discovery of over 800 ancient tombs, including some completely new finds. The newly found tombs are in a previously unknown cemetery were found near Lisht, …
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Here is a Day in the Life of an Egyptian Construction Worker building the Pyramids.
The Great Pyramids of Giza are famous for being a Pharaoh’s tomb, but they are also a detailed record of ancient Egyptian life. In Ancient Egypt, the Pharaoh was considered a god, and grand tombs and temples were built to protect their remains and usher …
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Relics discovered during archaeological excavations as well as paintings and sketches on the walls of pyramids and tombs provide depictions of life in ancient Egypt.
Family Life Family was important in ancient Egypt, and family life began early for the ancient Egyptians. Men and women both tended to marry young, and most marriages were polygamous with the husband having several wives. The husband usually had a senior …
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Although the pyramids in Egypt are more well-known, those in Sudan also have royal burial grounds that archaeologists might investigate.
The pyramids in Egypt are more famous, but the ones in Sudan hide royal burial sites that archaeologists can explore—as long as they don’t mind swimming. Archaeologist Pearce Paul Creasman prepares to enter a flooded tomb in the necropolis of Nuri, in …
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25 items were discovered frozen in alpine ice throughout Europe.
An iron arrowhead discovered at Sandgrovskaret in 2018. (Image credit: Espen Finstad/ secretsoftheice.com ) Europe’s glaciers and ice patches are a treasure-trove of ancient artifacts that show how civilizations and technology have changed over thousands …
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