Ancient Egypt
See 1,000 Perfect Replicas of Objects Unearthed From King Tut's Tomb
A traveling exhibition on view in Washington, D.C. blends education and entertainment, letting visitors get up close and personal with the ancient Egyptian pharaoh's treasures
Australian Museum Removes Mummified Body Parts From Display
"We have become so accustomed to seeing them on show that we often forget they once belonged to living people," says Melanie Pitkin, a senior curator at the Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney
One of the World's Oldest Surviving Books Is for Sale
The rare early Christian text was written in a monastery in Egypt between 250 and 350 C.E.
Stressed About Taxes? Blame the Ancient Egyptians
The civilization developed the world’s first known tax system around 3000 B.C.E.
Archaeologists Unearth the Long-Lost Top Half of an Enormous Ramses II Statue
A German researcher found the lower section of the Egyptian pharaoh's likeness nearly 100 years ago
Egypt Halts Controversial Plans to Renovate Ancient Pyramid
A committee of experts concluded that altering the Pyramid of Menkaure would compromise its historical value
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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
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