Ancient Egypt
Master Artisans Fixed Mistakes Made by Apprentices at Ancient Egyptian Temple
New research reveals how reliefs on the walls of the Temple of Hatshepsut in Thebes were crafted—and corrected
Archaeologists Discover 'Lost,' 4,500-Year-Old Egyptian Sun Temple
Fifth-Dynasty pharaohs built six such structures. Until now, only two had been found
Tomb of Ramses II's Treasurer Unearthed at Saqqara Necropolis
Carved scenes in the grave depict the life of Ptah-M-Wia, an important figure in the 19th-Dynasty pharaoh's government
First-of-Its-Kind Art Installation Appears to Levitate the Tip of a Giza Pyramid
See stunning photos of new contemporary art installations at the historic Egyptian plateau, including an illusion by street artist JR
Richly Adorned Egyptian Tomb Could Rewrite the History of Mummification
A new analysis of a Fifth-Dynasty official's mummy suggests sophisticated embalming techniques are 1,000 years older than previously believed
Ancient Stone Ram Heads Unearthed on Egypt's 'Avenue of the Sphinxes'
The newly restored road, once lined with around 700 towering sculptures, is set to open to the public in the coming weeks
3-D Reconstruction Reveals the Faces of Three Ancient Egyptian Mummies
Researchers used a combination of DNA and physical analysis to approximate the trio's visages
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Ancient Egyptian Tools Used in Worship of the Goddess Hathor Discovered
The find also includes works of art, as well as a bath with running water
Ancient Christian Settlement in Egypt Shows Evidence of Urban Planning
Dated to the sixth century C.E., the Marea complex boasted public baths and a hospital
Why King Khufu's Solar Boat Is on the Move After 4,600 Years
Officials transported the pharaoh's wooden ship from the Pyramids of Giza to its new home at the Grand Egyptian Museum
2,400-Year-Old Baskets Still Filled With Fruit Found in Submerged Egyptian City
Wicker vessels recovered from the ruins of Thônis-Heracleion contain doum nuts and grape seeds
A History of Gymnastics, From Ancient Greece to Tokyo 2020
The beloved Olympic sport has evolved drastically over the past 2,000 years
Divers Discover Ancient Military Vessel in Submerged Egyptian City
Prior to the foundation of Alexandria, Thônis-Heracleion served as Egypt's greatest Mediterranean port
Fragments of Ancient Egyptian 'Book of the Dead' Reunited After Centuries
Researchers in Los Angeles realized that a linen wrapping housed in the Getty's collections fit perfectly with a piece held in New Zealand
Farmer Stumbles Onto Egyptian Pharaoh's 2,600-Year-Old Stone Slab
The large sandstone marker may be connected to a military campaign led by the 26th dynasty ruler Apries
Inside the Tombs of Saqqara
Dramatic new discoveries in the ancient Egytptian burial ground. A special report produced with Smithsonian Channel
Mummified Shrew Discovery Unearths Ancient Egypt's Wetter Climate
The mummified Güldenstaedt's White-toothed shrew adds to scientists’ understanding of climate in the region more than 2000 years ago
Egyptian Archaeologists Accidentally Discover 250 Ancient, Rock-Cut Tombs
Some of the burials found at the Al-Hamidiyah necropolis date back 4,200 years
World's Only Known Pregnant Egyptian Mummy Revealed
The unprecedented discovery opens up new pathways into the study of maternal health in the ancient world
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