Artistic expression, although still employed for the glory of the king or the gods, found new themes during the Middle Kingdom. Even a cursory examination of Old Kingdom texts shows that they were largely of a type such as monument inscriptions, pyramid texts, and theological works. In the Middle Kingdom, although these types of inscriptions are still seen, a true literature developed that dealt not only with kings or gods but also with the lives of common people and human experience. Works such as The Lay of the Harper question whether there is life after death, as does the Dispute between a man and his Ba (his soul). The most well-known and popular prose works such as The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor and The Tale of Sinuhé also come from this period.

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Egyptian civilization has long captured the imagination of historians, archaeologists and enthusiasts alike. From the impressive pyramids to the intricate hieroglyphs that adorn the walls of temples, Egypt's legacy is full of wonders and mysteries. Among these mysteries are technological advances that seem almost improbable for their time.

In the world of archaeology, each new discovery is a repository of ancient mysteries and interesting stories about humanity's past. In one of the most recent discoveries, archaeologists found a unique skeleton, dating back thousands of years, hidden underground.

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The innermost coffin of Tutankhamun is considered one of the most iconic and well-preserved artifacts discovered in the tomb of Tutankhamun.

A novice metal detector enthusiast stumbled upon a gold hat pin valued at £15,000, that is believed to be associated with King Edward IV’s reign in the 15th century.

A team of British archaeologists has unveiled the reconstructed face of a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman, dubbed Shanidar Z, discovered in the Shanidar cave in the …

Afar men and a bust of a high official from the 5th Dynasty (Old Kingdom) when they were still building pyramids about 4300 years ago…Located …

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This photo went around the world. Probably, there is no popular Internet resource where it would not be published. The Woman with Gold Rings (Lady of the Rings) is a victim of the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. But take a closer look at the photo and you will understand that something is clearly…

Medieval ice skates made of horse bones found in Russia, Ice Age animal remains unearthed in England, ancient Roman mosaic uncovered in London. 1,000-Year-Old Ice …

Takht-e Rostam is a stupa Buddhist monastery complex in Afghanistan. Built in the 3rd-4th century AD the complex is carved entirely…

A 5,000-year-old dagger made of rock crystals was uncovered during an excavation of a massive tomb in Spain. Experts says it took empirical knowledge and skill to make such a weapon.

Numerous examples of prehistoric cave art and ancient Egyptian tombs were among the biggest cultural discoveries of 2018.