World’s Oldest Book Was About The Price Of Beer
Photo shows an Egyptian papyrus from the 3rd century BC showing evidence of sewing, indicating that it must have been part of the oldest-known book, undated. The fragment was found in 1902 in the wrapping of a mummy. (Uni Graz,Kernasenko/Newsflash)
Ancient / History

World’s Oldest Book Was About The Price Of Beer

A scrap of papyrus left on a museum shelf for a hundred years has been found to be a page from what experts say is the oldest book ever written…

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June 26, 2023
Stolen Ancient Egyptian Grave Carvings Returned
Photo shows a 4,200-year-old decorated stone slab that was smuggled out of Egypt in 2001 after being discovered by a French archaeological mission, undated. Egypt retrieved the two stone slabs from France. (Egyptian Public Prosecution/Newsflash)
Ancient / News

Stolen Ancient Egyptian Grave Carvings Returned

Priceless ancient Egytian tomb carvings stolen from a 4,200-year-old grave have been returned to Cairo from France. The relief wall carvings disappeared during the excavation of a priest's tomb 20…

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June 13, 2023