Archaeologists analyzed some gorgeously detailed paintings from an Amarna palace.
) were all identifiable. Another bird may have been a reddish turtle dove or a shrike.
The rock pigeons were depicted amidst papyrus, though the animals are not traditionally associated with wetland habitats. The researchers consider the possibility that the animals may have lived in more varied habitats than previously believed—though, they note, it may just be a “fanciful” depiction of the birds.Unfortunately,
the original paintings no longer exist. An attempt to preserve the panels on which they’re painted “discolored and darkened” the work, the researchers wrote.“The only way to have preserved them would have been to rebury the rooms in sand,” co-author Barry Kemp, an Egyptologist at the University of Cambridge. “The archaeologists chose not to do this, fearing that local people would have damaged them, a fear that was probably exaggerated.
Some fragments of the originals are today held in Cairo and London, among other cities. But for research purposes, the facsimiles
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Protective gold idols and 'rejuvenating' amulets found in ancient Egyptian burialsArchaeologists in Egypt have discovered about 20 ancient burials, some of which contain gold idols fashioned to look like the deities Isis, Bastet and Horus.
Leer más »
‘That ’90s Show’ Trailer: Netflix Brings ‘That ‘70s Show’ Fans Back to the BasementHere's a first look at 'The '70s Show' stars Wilmer Valderrama, Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Topher Grace and Laura Prepon in Netflix's sequel series That90sShow. Watch the trailer:
Leer más »
That '70s Show Gang FINALLY Returns In That '90s Show TrailerBREAKING: The That 70s Show gang returns in the first full trailer for That 90s Show. See Jackie, Kelso, Fez, Eric, and Donna return here:
Leer más »
‘That ’70s Show’ Cast Returns in New ‘That ’90s Show’ TrailerThe cast of ‘That ’70s Show’ returns in the new ‘That ’90s Show’ trailer:
Leer más »
'That '90s Show': Laura Prepon to Direct on 'That '70s Show' SpinoffLaura Prepon is set to direct episodes of Netflix's 'That '90s Show'.
Leer más »
Midterm Senate results show show shifts from 2020The 2022 Senate results largely mirrored the 2020 presidential race, but a deeper analysis shows where each party gained and lost.
Leer más »