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A pyramid within a pyramid? – New discoveries at ‘El Castillo’ in Chichén-Itzá 

A pyramid within a pyramid? – New discoveries at ‘El Castillo’ in Chichén-Itzá  | Human Interest | Scoop.it

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The different paths of the Neolithic revolution in Egypt and Sudan #Nubia

The different paths of the Neolithic revolution in Egypt and Sudan #Nubia | Human Interest | Scoop.it
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Experience Nubia's curator insight, July 17, 2014 4:17 AM

The Neolithic revolution has taken different paths in the neighbouring countries of Egypt and Sudan. This article examines these variations by comparing food production, settlement patterns, society and culture in Egypt and Sudan and analyses the reasons for the different developments.

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3D Ancient Wonders, archeological reconstruction online virtual museum

3D Ancient Wonders, archeological reconstruction online virtual museum | Human Interest | Scoop.it
3D Ancient wonders is a collection of interactive archeological reconstructions of ancient architecture, buildings, artefacts and relics

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This isn't where you think it is ... The Other Ancient Pyramids of Northern Africa

This isn't where you think it is ... The Other Ancient Pyramids of Northern Africa | Human Interest | Scoop.it
This isn't where you think it is ...
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During Egypt's 25th dynasty (760BC until 656BC), Meroe, now located in Sudan, was the capital of the Kingdom of Kush, ruled by Nubian kings who had conquered Egypt.

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Sudan has 3 times as much pyramids than Egypt. See them with your own eyes? http://tinyurl.com/l4b3n5f

Sudan has 3 times as much pyramids than Egypt. See them with your own eyes? http://tinyurl.com/l4b3n5f | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Sudan has more pyramids than any other country on earth - even more than Egypt. There are at least 223 pyramids http://t.co/b1iV2Ld6DF

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Aladin Fazel's curator insight, June 7, 2014 10:07 AM

i hope they're still undamaged!!

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In Photos: Egyptian Pyramid Predates Giza Landmark

In Photos: Egyptian Pyramid Predates Giza Landmark | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Archaeologists working near the ancient settlement of Edfu, in southern Egypt, have uncovered a step pyramid that dates back about 4,600 years, predating the Great Pyramid of Giza by at least a few decades.

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ARCE-NOLA's curator insight, February 3, 2014 11:00 AM

These types of pyramids were already known and texts attest to their existence as well, but this pyramid at Edfu has never been excavated before now.