Papyrus of Homer’s ‘Iliad’ discovered on Egyptian mummy in a groundbreaking find
Unique Discovery in Egypt: Fragments of the Iliad Found on a Mummy Archaeologists were recently taken aback by an extraordinary find—fragments of one of Western literature’s greatest masterpieces, Homer’s Iliad, situated atop a mummy in Egypt. The University of Barcelona shared this striking announcement in an April 20 release. The researchers unearthed these fragments while […]
Archaeologists discover ancient papyrus scrolls with clay seals dating back 3,000 years in Luxor.
In an exciting discovery, Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered a rare papyrus scroll that has the potential to provide intriguing insights into the past. The eight unique papyri unearthed alongside a “cache of colorful coffins of Amun chanters” originate from the Third Intermediate Period, which spanned from 1070 BC to 664 BC. This find was announced […]