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 ...

An archaeologist has studied broken statues of Queen Hatshepsut—one of the few women to rule as an Egyptian pharaoh, 4,000 years ago—and found that they were not attacked during the ...

Why Were Ancient Statues of This Egyptian Female Pharaoh Destroyed? Shattered depictions of Hatshepsut have long thought to be products of her successor’s violent hatred towards her, but a new ...

Plan your Nile cruise with this guide to the best ships, itineraries and tips for exploring Egypt’s ancient sites and vibrant culture.

Statues of the goddess Sekhmet (left)—730 of them in all—stood guard over the complex. Sancho González-Green ...

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 ...

Two stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, standing guard in front of the ruins of his mortuary temple, welcome tourists to the West Bank of the Nile, once the site of the largest Theban temple.

The lower part of the statue, which depicts King Ramesses II, one of ancient Egypt's most powerful rulers, was found in 1930.

This 70-foot-high granite statue of Ramses II welcomes visitors to the new Grand Egyptian Museum, which is undergoing a soft opening at this writing in March 2023. (Photo by Marla Jo Fisher/SCNG) ...