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Discoveries in Egypt That SCARE Scientists

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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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"Enigmatic Egypt: Discoveries Defying Understanding"

  • Egyptology is the scientific study of ancient Egypt, a culture that spanned almost 3,000 years from 3100 BCE to 332 BCE.
  • Despite centuries of research, Egyptologists continue to make discoveries in Egypt that defy their understanding.
  • A 4,000-year-old mummy found in Aswan, Egypt, was discovered in a tomb but turned out to be a skeleton wrapped in a black shroud, belonging to a 70-year-old woman, a rare age for ancient Egypt.
  • In February 2023, scientists discovered hidden voids and a 30-foot passage above the main entrance of the Great Pyramid of Giza, with its purpose remaining unknown.
  • The Pyramids of Giza are geometrically perfect, adhering to mathematical principles like the golden ratio and pi, and aligning with stars in the Orion constellation.
  • The construction of the pyramids involved moving massive stone blocks from quarries to the site using wooden wedges, water, sleds, and a ramp and pulley system.
  • Alien conspiracy theories suggest that ancient Egyptians had contact with aliens, with claims of jewelry and artifacts made from meteorites, and coins depicting alien creatures and UFOs.
  • In January 2023, archeologists found 10 mummified crocodiles in an undisturbed tomb on the western bank of the River Nile, associated with the crocodile-headed god Sobek and used for sacrifices.
  • The crocodile mummies were preserved without resin or linen, with traces of rope indicating they were dehydrated and tied up for sacrifice.
  • Similar crocodile mummy hordes have been found in previous tombs, with many now displayed in museums.

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Ancient Egyptian Rituals and Discoveries

  • Archeologists discovered a series of pits in Avaris, Egypt, containing 18 human hands dating back 3,600 years, believed to be part of a ritual where soldiers presented enemy hands for gold.
  • The hands were unusually large and likely belonged to men and possibly one woman, kept and collected for 24 to 48 hours before being placed in the pits.
  • The Books of the Dead, written around 1550 to 50 BC by ancient Egyptian priests, contain magic spells to guide individuals through the afterlife, offering insight into religious beliefs and rituals.
  • A 52-foot long Book of the Dead, over 2,000 years old, was discovered in Saqqara in February 2023, believed to have belonged to a man and his wife, showcasing the culture's obsession with death.
  • Archeologists uncovered the tomb of Osiris in Abydos in 2015, revealing reliefs, a statue of Osiris, and a staircase leading down, resembling an ancient replica of the Osireion dedicated to Osiris.
  • A catacomb in North Saqqara, built 2,500 years ago, contained over eight million mummies, mostly dogs and cats, placed as sacrifices to the hound-headed god of death, Anubis.
  • A 1,700-year-old falcon shrine in Berenike held mummified falcons on a pedestal, with headless remains, fish, mammals, and bird eggshells found around, suggesting a dark cult practice.
  • A black granite sarcophagus in Alexandria, dating back 2,000 years, contained skeletons of two men and a woman, with liquid sewage inside, sparking rumors of a curse upon opening it.
  • The mummy of Prince Pentawer, likely involved in a conspiracy to dethrone his father, Ramses III, was found in a Royal Cache at Deir El Bahari in Thebes, appearing to be screaming in agony, with a crude burial due to his treasonous actions.
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