Ancient Egypt
Should Egypt Renovate This Ancient Pyramid?
Officials have announced plans to rebuild the granite blocks they say once covered the Pyramid of Menkaure
Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Egyptian Tomb and Stunning Trove of Artifacts
Excavations at Saqqara revealed burials, colorful masks and statues of the goddess Isis
117 Fascinating Finds Revealed in 2023
The year's most exciting discoveries included a stolen Vincent van Gogh painting, a hidden medieval crypt and a gold-covered mummy
Ancient Egyptians Kept Baboons in Captivity and Mummified Their Remains
A new analysis of the animals' skeletal remains reveals a lack of sunlight and an inadequate diet
Why Egyptomania Is Taking Over Australia
A series of exhibitions in the country spotlight the enduring appeal of ancient Egypt for modern audiences
This Ancient Egyptian Burial Chamber Was Filled With Spells to Ward Off Snake Bites
Although serpents were a symbol of protection for the Egyptians, the discovery suggests some were wary of getting venomous bites after death
Wind May Have Helped Sculpt Egypt's Famous Sphinx
New research suggests that a natural rock formation served as the sculpture's foundation
Was Ancient Egypt's Most Lasting Influence in the Field of Fashion?
An exhibition in Cleveland showcases millennia-old designs and the more modern creations they inspired
Hundreds of Unopened Wine Jars Unearthed in Egyptian Queen's Tomb
Archaeologists found the 5,000-year-old jars with well-preserved grape seeds and intact stoppers
Did Ancient Egyptians Know Meteorites Came From Space?
Hieroglyphic texts suggest they understood the rocks, which contained valuable iron, did not originate on Earth
Archaeologists Are Using Modern Tools to Learn About Visitors to an Ancient Egyptian Temple
Pilgrims who left behind ancient graffiti are the subject of new research in the middle of the Nile
A Brief History of the Letter 'X,' From Algebra to X-Mas to Elon Musk
A math historian explores how "x" came to stand in for an unknown quantity
X-Rays Uncover the Secrets of 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Paintings
A new study provides insight into how tomb painters altered their work over time
Mysterious 2,500-Year-Old Skeletons Found in Israel's Negev Desert
The tomb was located at the crossroads of two trading routes—and far away from any ancient settlements
What Did the Ancient Romans Smell Like?
Scientists have analyzed the composition of a 2,000-year-old perfume unearthed in Carmona, Spain
Activists Work to Protect Cairo's City of the Dead From Demolition
Historic graves are being moved or destroyed as Egypt builds new roads and bridges
Archaeologists Unearth Buddha Statue in Ancient Egyptian Port City
The new find sheds light on the rich trade relationship between Rome and India
Lizard Remains Found Inside 2,500-Year-Old Coffins from Ancient Egypt
Researchers at the British Museum used neutron tomography to get a look inside the still-sealed metal boxes without damaging the artifacts
Cache of Ancient Severed Hands May Have Been Part of a Ritual
Twelve right hands found in an Egyptian palace courtyard were likely battle trophies that warriors exchanged for gold
See Colorful Paintings of the Zodiac Signs From an Ancient Egyptian Temple
Newly restored, the Ptolemaic era reliefs were previously covered by a layer of dirt and soot
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