New research reveals ancient Egyptians used a forgotten, high-volume Nile branch, the Khufu Branch, to transport massive pyramid stones. This 'water highway' flowed directly to the Giza Plateau, enabling smarter logistics rather than brute force.
The Grand Egyptian Museum, a spacious new institution outside Cairo dedicated to displaying artifacts from ancient Egypt, has finally opened its doors after decades of planning and construction.
Scientists using advanced CT and 3D scanning technology have examined ancient Egyptian mummified remains dating from 401 to 259 BCE, revealing unprecedented internal details without unwrapping. The scans uncovered a foot with a missing big toe, bones showing signs of osteoporosis, and remains from multiple individuals of different ages. The research was conducted at a medical research centre linked with Semmelweis University.
