Author Archives: Myn

Unveiling the Mystery The “Mummy of the Screaming Woman” is one of Egypt’s most enigmatic and haunting mummies. Discovered in 1881 in the Royal Cache of Deir el-Bahari, her body showed a face frozen in what appeared to be an expression of terror or agony, leading to her nickname. For years, her contorted features sparked […]

King Tutankhamun’s tomb, discovered in 1922, remains one of the greatest archaeological finds in the history of Egyptology. However, alongside the grandeur of the treasure, a peculiar mystery has captivated the public’s imagination: nine individuals associated with the tomb’s discovery mysteriously died, fueling the belief in the “curse of the mummy”. But is there any […]

A Shocking Discovery In 1935, archaeologists excavating a tomb in Thebes, Egypt, discovered the mummified remains of an elderly woman with her mouth frozen in a haunting scream. This eerie expression sparked theories ranging from flawed embalming to a violent death. Unlike typical mummies, she retained her internal organs, challenging the idea that her unsettling […]

Pentawer, the son of Pharaoh Ramesses III and his secondary wife Tiye, was at the center of the infamous “harem conspiracy” in ancient Egypt. He participated in a plot to overthrow his father and seize the throne. However, the conspiracy was exposed, and Pentawer was sentenced to death, forced to take his own life after […]

A Remarkable Find in Middle Egypt In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed 13 ancient mummies adorned with golden tongues and gilded fingernails in a 2,000-year-old burial site. This astonishing find, made in middle Egypt’s Behnese region, offers a rare glimpse into the funerary practices of the Ptolemaic period (304 BC – 30 […]

A Mysterious Discovery in Pakistan In October 2000, Pakistani authorities uncovered a mysterious mummy wrapped in Egyptian-style bandages, adorned with a cuneiform-inscribed gold plaque identifying it as a 2,600-year-old Persian princess. Allegedly the daughter of King Xerxes, the mummy was discovered in Quetta during a murder investigation, where it was being sold on the black […]

The discovery of the Amesbury Archer’s tomb near Stonehenge in 2002 is one of the most significant archaeological finds in Europe. Dating back over 4,000 years, this burial offers crucial insights into early Bronze Age migration, metalworking, and social hierarchy. The Archer, a high-status individual, may have introduced metallurgical skills to Britain, playing a key […]

Introduction: A Window into Prehistoric Family Life The concept of the nuclear family—parents and their children living together as a primary social unit—is often associated with modern society. However, a 4,600-year-old burial site in Eulau, Germany, has revealed compelling DNA evidence that this social structure existed in the late Neolithic period. This discovery not only […]

A Groundbreaking Discovery A remarkable archaeological find in a cave near Granada, Spain, is changing our understanding of prehistoric hunting techniques. Among the most astonishing artifacts are bowstrings made from twisted tendons of goats, boars, and roe deer—crafted with precision to ensure both strength and flexibility. This discovery is unprecedented, as organic materials like these […]

Introduction: A Mystery Unraveled Among the countless enigmas of ancient Egypt, one of the most haunting is the identity and fate of Tutankhamun’s mother—a woman known only as the Young Lady. Her mummified remains, discovered in KV35, the tomb of Amenhotep II in the Valley of the Kings, have fascinated historians and archaeologists for decades. […]