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Roman sun hat: A 'very rare' 1,600-year-old brimmed cap that may have protected a Roman soldier from Egyptian sandstorms

In August 2025, the Bolton Museum put the sun hat on display for the first time following conservation. Jacqui Hyman, the ...
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A Rare 2,000-Year-Old Roman Sun Hat From Cleopatra’s Egypt Has Been Restored to Its Former Glory

The hat lay flattened and moth-eaten for more than a century in a museum box. Now, the rare 2,000-year-old headpiece (made ...
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Moving Mountains: How Rome Transported Obelisks, Art, and Knowledge Across the Mediterranean

Rome transported obelisks and treasures from Egypt and Greece, showcasing engineering, art, and cultural exchange.
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Archaeologists in Egypt unearth Sphinx-like Roman-era statue

CAIRO – Archaeologists unearthed a Sphinx-like statue and the remains of a shrine in an ancient temple in southern Egypt, antiquities authorities said Monday. The artifacts were found in the temple of ...
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Roman-Era Limestone Sphinx Unearthed in South Egypt, Believed to be Emperor Claudius

A Roman-era limestone sphinx was discovered from an excavation site of a limestone cabin, 310 miles south of the Egyptian capital of Cairo. The latest discovery is believed to be based on the royal ...
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This mummy portrait isn’t from Roman Egypt - it was generated by AI

An image described as a “Fayum portrait”, a naturalistic portrait placed on mummies in Roman Egypt, has been widely shared on ...
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From Rome to Alexandria: Catholic Youth Jubilee continues its mission in Egypt

After the conclusion of the Catholic Jubilee of Youth in Rome, which saw a strong presence of Middle Eastern Christians including a delegation from Egypt, the city of Alexandria has launched its own ...