The ancient site of Karnak is one of the most impressive places to visit in Egypt. Situated just a short distance from the ...

The plague theory emerged primarily from ancient texts rather than physical evidence. Hittite plague prayers from the late 14th century BC describe a devastating epidemic that allegedly originated ...

This ‘Secrets of the Dead’ presentation follows the excavation in the harbor of Alexandria, Egypt, of a temple dedicated to ...

Most comprehensive study of the temple complex and its surrounding land and water scapes identifies the earliest period of occupation and points to a possible connection with a creation myth. An inter ...

Archaeologists identified the tomb owners by reading titles carved on walls and lintels. The names are Amun-em-Ipet from the ...

Centuries ago, the Nile River split into two and inadvertently created an island—fulfilling a piece of ancient Egyptian ...

In an effort to attract more international tourists, the Egyptian Tourism Authority announced the opening of the Grand ...

Now, Franck Goddio, the French underwater archaeologist who rediscovered Thonis-Heracleion, says the 82-foot-long (25-meter-long) military ship was discovered in the major canal that flowed along the ...

Archaeologists say they've discovered an ancient, long-submerged Mediterranean port, but for the head of the mission, the ...

The Grand Egyptian Museum is set to open in its entirety — from pyramid views to Tutankhamun’s treasures, here’s what you can ...

The museum opens Nov. 4 near the Giza Pyramids, exhibiting more than 100,000 artifacts, including Tutankhamun’s full treasure ...