CAIRO, EGYPT—One of four fragments of a relief thought to have been smuggled out of Egypt in the 1990s has been found in Australia’s Macquarie Museum, according to an Ahram Online report. The relief, ...

Archaeologists working at Egypt's ancient Kom Ombo temple have found a sandstone carving dating back to shortly after the time of Alexander the Great. According to a Facebook post by Egypt's Ministry ...

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A newfound stone carving reveals Roman Emperor Claudius dressed as an Egyptian pharaoh while wearing an elaborate crown. The hieroglyphs say Claudius is raising the pole of the cult chapel of Egyptian ...

"Daughter of Ra, Hathor is considered an aspect of Isis, sometimes mother, sometimes wife of Horus. She is also Lady of the West, protectress of the necropolis of Thebes. Those who knew the right ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. "Temple decoration was carved in both ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A newly discovered Egyptian carving, which dates back more than 3,300 years, bears the scars of a ...

A detailed carving hauled out of storage at Swansea University in Wales depicts the face of the famous female pharaoh Hatshepsut. The limestone piece wasn't expected to be so intriguing. A part of the ...

The meticulous five-year cleaning process even involved toothpicks. The restoration provides key insights into how ancient Egypt celebrated New Year’s Day. Two millennia of soot and grime were cleaned ...