The ancient Egyptian civilization lasted more than 3,000 years, and practices surrounding the Eye of Horus changed over time. "In later periods, a large wedjat made of wax was placed over the left ...

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What is the ancient Egyptian 'Eye of Horus' — and why is it found in ... This amulet was created sometime between circa 1070 and 664 B.C. and is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York ...

The 5,000-year-old manuscript was discovered in an Egyptian tomb and is believed to hold knowledge about the origins of humanity and potentially serve as a prophecy ...

Created 5,000 years ago, the mysterious color has been found on artworks and artifacts throughout the ancient world. But the pigment's recipe was eventually lost to history ...

One of the ancient Egyptian pantheon’s most celebrated deities was Bes–an impish, feline god associated with motherhood, childbirth, and homes. Archeological evidence indicates his popularity ...

The Eye of Horus was a key symbol in ancient Egypt. It appeared on amulets and in tombs. Egyptians believed it offered divine protection. The symbol is linked to Horus, a deity. Myth says his eye ...

Scientists discovered a mix of psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids, flavoring agents and alcohol after they scraped the inside ...

In the Myth of the Solar Eye, an ancient Egyptian story, Hathor the sky goddess has a regrettable taste for humans, and her blood thirsty instincts need to be dulled. Fortunately for mankind, Bes ...