Egyptian Women Had Lower Back Tattoos, May Have Been Powerful Symbol for Protection During Childbirth Lower back tattoos have ...

Nearly 2,700 years ago, Egypt was conquered by kings from neighboring Nubia. Archaeologists are looking into this moment in history. One recent discovery tells us that the status of Egyptian women was ...

Treasures emerge revealing details of a unique period about 2,700 years ago, when kings from Nubia – present-day Sudan – conquered Egypt and shifted the status of Egyptian women, giving them ...

The tattoos were likely associated with Bes, the ancient Egyptian god who protected women and children, especially during childbirth. One of the most important features of the site was the Great ...

Feb. 12, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV and 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Follow archaeologists as they discover a long-lost ancient cemetery in Egypt’s sacred ...