Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a series of tombs dating back around 4,300 years at Saqqara, including a sarcophagus holding the oldest known ancient Egyptian mummy that is covered with gold.

Restoration work at a magnificent ancient Egyptian temple has revealed tantalizing insights into its original appearance and coloration. Alongside ongoing restoration efforts at the Temple of Edfu, a ...

Archaeologists say a recent discovery could provide new insight into life in Egypt 3,000 years ago. An Egyptian-English mission from the University of Cambridge uncovered three gold rings and a hollow ...

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A joint archeological mission revealed the original colors of the Edfu Temple, as well as never-before-seen hieroglyphic inscriptions. Reading time 2 minutes The ongoing restoration of one of the ...

In an extraordinary revelation, an Egyptian-Italian archaeological team has unearthed several rock-cut tombs, dating back to the Greek and Roman periods, located in the necropolis surrounding the Aga ...

The Decree of Canopus was issued in 238 B.C.E. by the entire Egyptian priesthood. The inscription records the great assembly of priests that gathered in Canopus in 238 B.C.E. Photo: courtesy the ...

We walk you through the incestuous, murderous, and surprisingly relatable world of Egyptian deities at The Met.

French scholar Jean-François Champollion announced his decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs on September 27, 1822 Trending Today Meilan Solly - Senior Associate Digital Editor, History “The first ...

From the stone that unlocked hieroglyphics to towering statues and eerie mummies, the British Museum’s Ancient Egypt collection is a must-see for history lovers. ByDavid Nikel, Senior Contributor.