The Jews did not build the Pyramids of Egypt

Occasionally when I mention to someone about my chosen career path, I get this reaction "did you know the Egyptians enslaved the Jews to build the pyramids?" My reaction to that statement (said in a very determined "I know for sure" tone) is to just smile and ignore that statement.

The Jews were not around during the construction of the pyramids, so how could they have been forced by the Egyptians to become slaves and build the pyramids? Nonetheless, am not saying that the Jews were never slaves of Egypt because I personally believe that the Bible is true.

However, in this case, as archaeologist Richard Redding noted previously "the builders were not slaves...the pyramids were erected by young men who were fed well and had access to good-quality health care, because they worked for the good of the society".

Click the link below to read more:

http://english.pravda.ru/science/mysteries/04-06-2013/124743-pyramids_giza-0/


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King Tutankhamun's Tomb in 3D

Do you want to see King Tutankhamun's tomb in 3D? If so, click the link below:

3D version of King Tutankhamun's Tomb

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Museum strike!

Egypt's archaeology museum was forced to close on the 4th of June owing to a strike by its employees.
The protesters have demanded that 4065 of its employees be awarded permanent contracts, better wages and that the ministry of corruption be rid off.

For more information, click the link below:

http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/3/12/73143/Business/Economy/Egypt%E2%80%99s-archaeology-museum-closed-by-labour-protes.aspx

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Continuous looting in Egypt

It seems that even with an increase in security, the looting in Egypt continues , consequently worsening Egypt's economy.

http://collectingegypt.blogspot.com/2013/06/news-on-looting-of-antiquities-from.html

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"Hi my name is Padi"

The Massachusetts General Hospital invited the public to meet  from the operating theater of the Ether Dome, an Egyptian mummy named Padihershef.

Click the link below to read what The Globe's Meghan E. Irons wrote:

Let's meet Padi

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Quote by McInerney

"The Greek and Egyptian cultures were not fused, not hybridised. Instead both cultures simply existed separately but concurrently" - Jeremy McInerney.

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Archaeology's Dirty Little Secrets

Very excited to start this short course entitled "Archaeology's Dirty Little Secrets" by Susan Alcock (Brown University) via www.cousera.org

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