An international team of archeologists have discovered a massive tomb that belonged to one of ancient Egypt’s earliest pharaohs. However, the ruler’s identity remains a mystery—as do many details of ...

Most comprehensive study of the temple complex and its surrounding land and water scapes identifies the earliest period of ...

Olsen believes the T-shaped pit could have been used as a means to travel through space or serve a spiritual purpose for ...

A newly uncovered ancient Egyptian tomb is shedding light on royalty that once ruled the region over 3,600 years ago. Archaeologists discovered the massive limestone burial chamber, which has multiple ...

The unsettling curse of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in Egypt has bewildered archaeologists since it’s been feared to be linked to the mysterious deaths of multiple excavators who discovered it in 1922.

The pigment “Egyptian Blue” was invented about 5,000 years ago. It’s the world’s oldest known synthetic pigment. But it was lost to time, until recently. Scientists at Washington State University not ...

Explore Medinet Habu, the stunningly preserved temple of Ramses III, where the vibrant blue paint still shines after 3,000 years. Walk through the courtyards where this powerful pharaoh celebrated his ...

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