Scientists have for the first time sequenced the most complete and oldest ancient Egyptian genome ever found—unlocking new ...

An ancient rock engraving in the Lower Nile Valley may offer a rare glimpse into the origin of Egyptian kings. The art panel ...

While it is difficult to draw broad conclusions from a single individual, "this groundbreaking article provides a first glimpse into the genetics of early Egypt, a region that has long been a critical ...

Details of star coordinates were found hidden inside an old piece of parchment that had since been erased and re-written.

Ancient Lost Worlds and Hidden History. On location videos made by author and adventurer Brien Foerster exploring Peru, Bolivia, Egypt, Hawaii, Easter Island and other exotic places. With special ...

To uncover the location of one long-lost pharaoh’s tomb is a career-defining moment for an archaeologist. But to find a second is the stuff of dreams. Last week British archaeologist Piers Litherland ...

Archaeologists in Egypt have found the tomb of King Thutmose II — the first discovery of an ancient royal tomb since King Tutankhamun's in 1922.

These crocodile mummies are unraveling a mystery After discovering a trove of mummified crocodiles in Egypt, researchers noticed something unexpected—these reptiles had an unusual embalmment.

How do we know so much about Ancient Egypt? Discover the amazing artefacts that have survived thousands of years to tell the story of a vanished world, with downloads, fun activities, learning ...

The oldest known Egyptian DNA sample, from a man who lived between 4,500 to 4,800 years ago, offers new insights into the potential ancestry of those who belonged to the enduring civilization.

An apparent record-breaking ancient astronomy "observatory," complete with a sundial, was uncovered recently during a temple dig in the old capital of lower Egypt. The mud-brick temple building ...