Egyptology explores the mysteries of ancient Egypt, such as hidden voids in the Great Pyramid, geometrically perfect pyramids aligned with stars, and unusual archaeological discoveries of mummified crocodiles, human hands, and dark cult practices, shedding light on religious beliefs and practices. Recent findings, like 4,000-year-old mummies, the Book of the Dead, and catacombs with millions of mummies, continue to deepen our understanding of this fascinating civilization and its enigmatic past.
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Ongoing discoveries in Egypt continue to challenge Egyptologists' understanding, such as finding a 4,000-year-old mummy that turned out to be a skeleton wrapped in a black shroud, belonging to a 70-year-old woman, a rare age for ancient Egypt, and uncovering hidden voids and a 30-foot passage above the main entrance of the Great Pyramid of Giza, with an unknown purpose.
Ancient Egyptian practices included intricate rituals and beliefs, as seen in the discovery of 10 mummified crocodiles in an undisturbed tomb associated with the crocodile-headed god Sobek, and the presence of 18 large human hands dating back 3,600 years, believed to be part of a ritual where soldiers presented enemy hands for gold, providing insights into their religious and cultural customs.
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What is Egyptology?
Study of ancient Egypt, culture spanning 3,000 years.