At the dig site, archaeologists discovered a broken pot filled with gold jewelry, statues of gods, beads, and a brooch.

What it is: A cone-shaped ornamental hat worn by ancient Egyptians Where it is from ... proving that the accessories were more than simply stylistic motifs created by painters.

However, these accessories weren’t just for display ... even just a single bead could act as a window into ancient Egyptian culture. A recent excavation on the Karnak temple complex near ...