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Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a complete hieroglyphic copy of the Canopus Decree at Tell El-Fara’in, the first in over 150 years, offering new insight into Ptolemaic religion, politics, and calendar reform.
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: The Wild Hunt experiences a cyber attack; archaeologists uncover a missing piece of a famous statue; World Oceans Day approaches; the House of Black Magic celebrates; and Star shares the Tarot of the Week.
After two decades, the Grand Egyptian Museum will open this summer near the Giza’s pyramids. The museum will span over 120 acres and showcase over 100,000 artifacts, including Tutankhamun’s treasures.
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.
The newly discovered upper half of a famous statue of Ramses II was announced by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.