During a diving expedition in the Nile River, archaeologists in Egypt discovered rock carvings featuring depictions of several ancient Egyptian pharaohs, along with hieroglyphic inscriptions. A joint ...

CAIRO — Archaeologists have discovered the large limestone burial chamber of an unidentified ancient Egyptian pharaoh near the city of Abydos dating to about 3,600 years ago during a chaotic period in ...

Two scholars used radiocarbon dating to determine when Pharaoh Nebpehtire Ahmose reigned over Egypt, providing scholars with the ability to better understand events described in the Book of Exodus and ...

High cheekbones, a long nose, full lips and a prominent chin: the facial features of Pharaoh Akhenaten stand out among the depictions of ancient Egyptian kings. But it is unclear whether Nefertiti's ...

The rubbly exterior of Sahura's pyramid juxtaposed with the recently cleared and restored chambers (all images courtesy Mohamed Ismail Khaled) A team of Egyptian and German researchers led by Mohamed ...

The popularity of Egypt’s iconic ancient wonder has shifted with the sands over the centuries. Here’s what we know about it, from years of archaeological detective work. Free and clearModern visitors ...

Here’s your golden opportunity to see the Great Sphinx without leaving South Florida. Gaze up as the majestic guardian of pyramids appears in a projection towering over you, and watch as blocks are ...

It’s a who-mum-it. Egyptian authorities have launched a nationwide treasure hunt for a 3,000-year-old bracelet that vanished without a trace from a national museum in Cairo. The priceless artifact — ...

When the Amarna Letters were first discovered in Egypt, many scholars thought they were fake. They were not written on papyrus, but clay tablets—a material that wasn’t used in the region. Nor were ...

A once-powerful pharaoh's priceless bracelet was melted down and sold after being stolen from an Egyptian museum, according to local officials. The disappearance of the bracelet, which once belonged ...