Ancient Egyptians believed the symbol conferred health and healing ... The left or lunar eye symbolized Horus, a falcon-headed god. According to an Egyptian myth, Horus’ eye was plucked out during a ...

Closeup image of an ancient wooden Egyptian falcon. Researchers have found a way to repoduce the blue pigment visible on the artifact, which is the world's oldest synthetic pigment.

An ancient falcon shine in Berenike, an old port city in Egypt, has flummoxed archaeologists who aren't sure what to make of its headless falcons, unknown gods and cryptic message that reads ...

The falcon-headed god Horus ... The Eye evolved as a symbol for harmony, healing, and balance — central principles in ancient Egyptian philosophy. Yet another feature of interest concerning ...

These animals were either local, or were bred for sacrifice, either option is equally possible. While falcon mummies are known from ancient Egypt, these 15 were not. Even more interesting, most were ...

The artifacts could provide further insight into the “secrets of the ancient Egyptian civilization ... who was often depicted as a falcon, and was a symbol of protection.

Ancient Egyptian star signs were found under a thick layer of soot and dust in the Temple of Esna. The colors in the full set of Egyptian zodiac symbols are vivid after being protected by the grime.