So what was life in Amenhotep III's harem REALLY like?
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A detail of Tutankhamun's eye from the north wall of the king's tomb. It is behind this wall, some believe, that the untouched burial of Queen Nefertiti lies, waiting to be discovered. Photo: Factum Arte.
Tutankhamun's Final Scan
Are there hidden chambers in Tutankhamun's tomb hiding the burial of Queen Nefertiti? An Italian team is reportedly set to settle the mystery.
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Rather than the usual kingly confidence, Senusret III's statues make the king look old and tired.
Read MoreNotch N2, high up on the northeast corner of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Photo: AirPano.
Why ScanPyramids?
Does the mysterious Notch N2 reveal how the Great Pyramid was built?
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