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The Lady of Elche: Unraveling the Enigma of the Enigmatic Helmet

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How many ancient Egyptian pyramids are there?

Egypt's pyramids are stunning — the Great Pyramid of Giza , in particular, is the last surviving wonder of the ancient world . But although dozens of these structures dot the landscape, is it known precisely how many ancient Egyptian pyramids still stand today? If you type this question into Google, you'll get the number 118 at the top of your screen — an answer that derives from Wikipedia. But Live Science talked with a number of scholars and found that the answer to this question is actually quite complicated. "I don't think it's an answerable question," Ann Macy Roth , a clinical professor of art History and Hebrew and Judaic studies at New York University, told Live Science in an email. Roth noted that scholars don't necessarily agree on what counts as an Egyptian pyramid . For instance, during the 25th dynasty (circa 712 to 664 B.C.), Egypt was ruled by pharaohs from Nubia (now modern-day Sudan and parts of southern Egypt). These Nubian leader

Could Nadal and Alcaraz play doubles together in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris?

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Every Tennis fan dreams of seeing Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz team up at the Paris Olympic Game s. However, whether or not this happens will depend on Nadal’s physical condition, as he is currently working hard to be ready for the next part of the season. Despite this, Rafa’s uncle, Toni Nadal, believes the duo could be strong contenders for a gold medal at the Roland-Garros facilities . In a recent interview, he expressed his opinion that a doubles team comprising Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz could be one of the best teams in the event. He said they would make a great pair if Rafael were fit enough to play. He also mentioned that it would be interesting to see if Rafael can win gold in either singles or doubles . “I would like to play the doubles with Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris Olympic Games.” - Rafael Nadal pic.twitter.com/JoRj8qP5Mg — SpanishTennisSecrets (@SpainTennisBook) September 20, 2023 Related stories GOLF How to watch Capital One’s ‘The Match’ GOLF How much does it

13 treasures the ancient Egyptians buried with their dead, and what they mean

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The ancient Egyptians are known for their lavish and complex burials. Over the centuries, archaeologists have found a variety of grave goods and decorations that were included in these millennia-old tombs. Here are 13 grave goods that keep turning up in Egyptian burials, including shabti figurines, meant to work for the deceased in the afterlife, and mummy portraits that offer lifelike pictures of the dead. Copies of the "Book of the Dead" A preserved papyrus of the "Book of the Dead" found in a tomb from dynasty 18, circa 1550 to 1295 B.C. (Image credit: Sepia Times/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) The " Book of the Dead " is a modern-day name given to a series of texts that the ancient Egyptians sometimes buried with the deceased. They called these texts the "Book of Coming Forth by Day," and the texts, which were meant to help the dead navigate the afterlife. The content in the different texts varied but they often described w