Ancient Egypt
New geoarchaeological research reveals that Egypt's Karnak Temple was built on a rare island of high ground that rose from Nile floodwaters around 4,000 years ago. This landscape closely echoes ancient Egyptian creation stories of sacred land emerging from water. The findings suggest the site's location held deep symbolic significance for religious elites.
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Scientists at Yale University have uncovered chemical evidence of opium in an ancient alabaster vase, suggesting that the drug was commonly used in ancient Egyptian society. The discovery raises the possibility that similar vessels from King Tutankhamun's tomb once contained opiates. This finding points to opium's role in daily life, medicine, and rituals across ancient civilizations.