A scull recently found by Egyptologists may belong to Amun-her-khepeshef, the oldest son of Rameses II, who is amply described in the Bible as the ruler of Egypt during the Jewish exodus more than 3000 years ago. The scull was found in the Valley of the Kings, close to Luxor.

American archaeologist Kent Weeks recently opened a "hidden tomb" in the valley that holds the remnants of a large list of Egypt's ancient rulers, the pharaohs. The "badly fractured skull" and other sculls found on the site have since then been analysed by specialists, who came to a surprising conclusion...

[More], afrol News, Norway, November 29, 2004.

Channel five, UK, are advertising an Egypt Season for this coming weekend.

The season kicks off on Saturday with...

Seven Wonders of Ancient Egypt on 11th December 2004 at 20:30
"Documentary revealing how the ancient Egyptians managed to create monuments that have survived for thousands of years."

Followed on Sunday by two documentaries

Who Killed Cleopatra? Revealed on 12th December 2004 at 20:00
"Documentary questioning the mysterious death of Cleopatra, the last Pharaoh of ancient Egypt. Criminal profiler Pat Brown, with the help of historians and underwater archaeologists, attempts to find out whether or not Cleopatra did indeed commit suicide as history records, or if her death was more suspicious."

Golden Mummy Tomb Opening - Live on 12th December 2004 at 21:00

"Kate Sanderson and Greco-Roman historian Guy de la Bedoyere present live coverage of the opening of an ancient tomb in Egypt's Bahiriyah Oasis. Some burial chambers have already been discovered stuffed full of mummies which were buried draped in gold. During the live event, Kate and Guy will work with scientists and historians as they attempt to find another tomb and unravel the riddles of these 2,000 year old golden mummies."

And on Monday with

Mummy: The Inside Story on 13th December 2004 at 19:30
"Documentary telling the story of Nesperennub, a mummy which became the superstar of a British Museum exhibition. The progamme begins in the museum basement and ends with a spectacular journey through the flesh and bones of this ancient Egyptian."

And on Tuesday

Secrets of the Sphinx: Revealed on 14th December 2004 at 20:00
"Documentary unravelling the mysteries of the Sphinx. Thousands of years after the Sphinx was cut from the bedrock, an investigation team lead by world-leading experts piece together its incredible story. Using groundbreaking technology and the latest historical reasearch, the team bring to life one of the most famous monuments in history, re-creating its original painted face and revealing the true story behind it."

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Culture Minister Farouk Hosni announced yesterday that the Egyptian archaeological mission operating in Bahariya Oases in Giza governorate unearthed 20 golden mummies similar to those discovered before in the golden mummies valley in the area.

This brings to 234 the number of discovered mummies so far, the minister said in press statements...

[More], Egypt State Information Service, Egypt, December 08, 2004.

cf. Egyptian mission unearths 20 golden mummies, ArabicNews, December 08, 2004.

An Egyptian archaeological team has discovered a group of 20 gold-coated mummies in the country's western desert, Culture Minister Faruq Hosni announced today.

He said the discovery brings to 234 the number of mummies so far unearthed in the area called the Valley of the Golden Mummies, adding that excavations were ongoing in and around the site...

[More], AFP via The Australian, Australia, December 08, 2004.

cf. here. AFP via IOL, South Africa, December 08 2004.

cf. here. AP via Yahoo, December 07 2004.

cf. here. AP via CBS New York, USA, December 07, 2004.

It was supposed to be the ultimate in secure burial plots. Hidden in a lonely valley, the Valley of the Kings was designed by the pharoahs to preserve their mummies and riches for eternity. It is no small irony that more than 3000 years later, the tombs, deep in the heart of the mountains, have become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world...

[More], The Age, Australia, December 08, 2004.