Egyptology News: The GEM is Open (and New Discoveries)

The winter 2025/26 excavation season is underway, and lots of news is coming forth already. Let's explore the major finds! Chapters: The GEM is open 00:30. Scans at Menkaura's pyramid: 04:12. Discovery at Tanis: 07:31. Alexandria ship: 08:49. Amarna Plague? 10:39. Thera Tempest? 12:41. Karnak Re-Dated: 14:43. New Temple Discovery: 16:05. Sources: Menkaura pyramid scans: Tanis discovery: Alexandria ship: Amarna plague: Thera Eruption and Tempest Stela: Karnak re-dated: Niuserra Valley Temple: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Egyptology News: The GEM is Open (and New Discoveries) is an episode from The History of Egypt Podcast by Dominic Perry.

This episode is 19:44 long.

This episode was published on Dec 26, 2025.

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