Gold-coloured replica model of an ancient Egyptian pharoah sarcophagus. Macro image studio shot. Horizontal colour image with copy space.

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Gold-coloured replica model of an ancient Egyptian pharoah sarcophagus. Macro image studio shot. Horizontal colour image with copy space.

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Curiosity Daily Podcast: The Dead Speak, Egyptian Discoveries, Pyramid Building

Join us for a deep dive into the latest and wildest new discoveries from Ancient Egypt to get you ready for the release of DC’s new film Black Adam, only in theaters. The dead speak! Yes, scientists have recreated the voice of a 3,000 year old mummy and we’ll tell you all about it as well as how some ancient Egyptian tombs contain more than just gold, and a recent discovery as to how the pyramids were built.

The Dead Speak

Egyptian Discoveries

Pyramid Building

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