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August 13, 2014
'Evil Eye' Box and Other Ancient Treasures Found in Nile River Cemetery
decorated with what the ancient Kushites and Egyptians called "udjat" eyes — "a well-known tradition in Egypt," Bashir said, noting that the Kushites also made use of them. "It had a kind of ritual role to [protect] from the evil eye," Bashir said. In the cemetery archaeologists also found an interesting "party tray," which consists of seven bowls attached together; six of the bowls surround another bowl in the middle. "It's very unique, and we don't have any kind of similar object found anywhere else," Bashir said. "It can be used for food. You can put seven different items in one place."Live Science
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I can barely imagine what the archaeologists will think as they sift through all the shit we generate. Do a cross-sectional dig on a landfill and see what the garbage looks like. It will be an accurate reflection on our lifestyles.
Go ahead, imagine it for yourselves, what they will see and form conclusions on. Everything from iPhones to inflatable sex dolls to George Foreman BBQ grills to hula hoops to ...
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at August 13, 2014 10:29 PM