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1 month ago
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An extinct branch of the Nile explains the enigmatic location of the Egyptian pyramids

Ancient Egyptian pyramids were likely built near an extinct branch of the Nile, which served as a river transport superhighway. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
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Scientists find buried branch of the Nile that may have carried pyramids' stones

Discovery of long-buried Nile River branch near pyramids in Egypt may explain how ancient Egyptians transported stone blocks for construction. [ more ]
www.nature.com
1 month ago
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Found at last: long-lost branch of the Nile that ran by the pyramids

The Nile river once had a tributary, the Ahramat Branch, near the pyramid complex, aiding in transporting materials for construction. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
Science

Egypt's pyramids may have been built on long-lost branch of river Nile

The pyramids could have been built along a long-lost branch of the river Nile, explaining their location in the desert. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
OMG science

An extinct branch of the Nile explains the enigmatic location of the Egyptian pyramids

Ancient Egyptian pyramids were likely built near an extinct branch of the Nile, which served as a river transport superhighway. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Scientists find buried branch of the Nile that may have carried pyramids' stones

Discovery of long-buried Nile River branch near pyramids in Egypt may explain how ancient Egyptians transported stone blocks for construction. [ more ]
www.nature.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Found at last: long-lost branch of the Nile that ran by the pyramids

The Nile river once had a tributary, the Ahramat Branch, near the pyramid complex, aiding in transporting materials for construction. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
Science

Egypt's pyramids may have been built on long-lost branch of river Nile

The pyramids could have been built along a long-lost branch of the river Nile, explaining their location in the desert. [ more ]
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www.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
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Lost Branch of the Nile May Solve Long-Standing Mystery of Egypt's Famed Pyramids

The Great Pyramid of Giza was much closer to water during its construction, with a long-lost ancient branch of the Nile nearby, aiding in the transportation of construction materials. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
Science

Ancient Egyptian Mummies Reveal What Diseases Plagued the Civilization

Ancient Egyptian mummies reveal prevalence of parasitic worms, head lice, malaria, and leishmaniasis.
Nile River played a unique role in spreading vector-borne diseases in ancient Egypt due to its significance as a lifeblood. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Lost Branch of the Nile May Solve Long-Standing Mystery of Egypt's Famed Pyramids

The Great Pyramid of Giza was much closer to water during its construction, with a long-lost ancient branch of the Nile nearby, aiding in the transportation of construction materials. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
Science

Ancient Egyptian Mummies Reveal What Diseases Plagued the Civilization

Ancient Egyptian mummies reveal prevalence of parasitic worms, head lice, malaria, and leishmaniasis.
Nile River played a unique role in spreading vector-borne diseases in ancient Egypt due to its significance as a lifeblood. [ more ]
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