A new study argues that the pharaoh’s statues weren’t destroyed out of revenge, but were ‘ritually deactivated’ because of the power they contained.

A new study argues that the pharaoh’s statues weren’t destroyed out of revenge, but were ‘ritually deactivated’ because of ...

This episode explores the Karnak Temple complex through the eyes of UnchartedX and the Brothers of the Serpent, focusing on ...

Scans of a hill showed a dense concentration of abandoned buildings, so archaeologists started digging. Here’s what they ...

Ever notice lion statues or door knockers outside someone's home? These fixtures may be more than just design choices. Here's the deeper meaning behind them.

Wasfat says the Egyptian government strongly supports the country’s rise in tourism. In 2024, Egypt welcomed 15.7 million visitors, up from 14.9 million in 2023.

Feline figures also adorned Egyptian art in the form of statues and paintings, emphasizing cats' importance in everyday life. Killing a cat, even accidentally, resulted in death, showing just how ...

Carter’s team included Egyptian foremen Ahmed Gerigar, Gad Hassan, Hussein Abu Awad and Hussein Ahmed, who have typically been excluded from histories of the tomb’s discovery.

When the tomb of Nefermaat, an ancient Egyptian prince, was uncovered in 1871 at Meidum, archaeologists at first thought it was intact, sealed up tight for 4,000 years.

Missing Part of 'Huge' Egyptian Pharaoh Statue Found Published Mar 13, 2024 at 3:08 PM EDT Updated Mar 22, 2024 at 1:49 PM EDT By Aristos Georgiou ...

The cover of John Romer's new book. Photo: Penguin Random House "The idea of an empire first of all grew out of the idea that sometimes you find ancient Egyptian statues in Syria or Greece. People ...