The research suggests ancient Egyptians had access to South-East Asian resin via long-distance trade, almost a millennium earlier than previously thought.
Formally called Rise of Aten, the town dates back to reign of King Amenhotep III, who ruled between 1391 & 1353 BCE. Discovery considered most significant find since Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922.
The study provided new geographical evidence indicating that the river is 30 million years old, much older than the earlier estimate of 5 million years.
Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.
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