At Dendera, the so-called Egyptian lightbulb appeared carved into hidden temple chambers. Up close, the imagery showed paired ...

I received a message on my phone from a French journalist requesting a meeting at my office in Mohandessin. He specified the ...

Archaeological evidence shows that the 12 astronomical signs at one point entered China, a journey that would eventually ...

When it comes to ancient Egypt, archaeologists never know what they might find – and visitors are bound to be dazzled by the displays in the recently opened Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo. In recent ...

More and more European museums are returning heritage artefacts to countries in Africa and Asia, with the pressure mounting for the return of artefacts to Egypt, writes David Tresilian The debate on ...

It didn’t rain frequently in ancient Egypt, but when it did, says Sapienza University of Rome archaeologist Aneta Skalec, it could come down so violently that it led to legal quarrels between ...

The recoveries were outlined by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy during the ninth ministerial meeting of the ...

In the hallowed halls of renowned museums across the globe, treasures from Egypt’s ancient past stand as silent witnesses to a history of acquisition and colonialism. From the enigmatic Rosetta Stone ...

The Babylonians were the first people to systematically apply myths to constellations and astrology and describe the twelve signs of the zodiac. The Egyptians followed shortly after by refining the ...

For centuries, hieroglyphs have helped historians piece together the beliefs, rituals, and everyday lives of ancient civilizations. Yet some carvings remain deeply confusing. Etched into temple walls ...