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A new study of an ancient Egyptian ritual vase from the 2nd century BCE uncovered a surprising recipe. Researchers found signs of plants with healing and mind-altering effects, fruit wines, honey, and traces of human fluids, suggesting unusual ritual practices.
An exhibition in the Netherlands brings guests face to face with the realistic portraits of ancient Egyptians produced in the Roman period.
The newly discovered upper half of a famous statue of Ramses II was announced by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
The Amazigh new year has roots in honoring the land, the harvest, and the agrarian cycle. This year Morocco officially celebrates the holiday.
Two recent excavations in Egypt have uncovered new terracotta figures of several Egyptian deities, including Isis, Isis-Aphrodite, and Harpocrates, the god of silence.
Though much work remains, two recent events in Africa highlight some resistance against witchcraft accusations.
