Cairo celebrated the long-awaited opening of its National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with a procession of 22 ancient Egyptian royal mummies, transporting them across the city to their new home, ...

Ancient Egypt, China and Mesopotamia are all frequently cited as long-lasting civilizations, enduring for thousands of years. But which of these societies lasted the longest? It turns out, that's not ...

Secretary-General of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities Mohamed Ismail Khaled and Director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum Louis Ng signed a cooperation agreement to organize a major temporary ...

The 'Crypt of Civilization' was closed with various items of our time, as it was our 'archaeological duty' to leave records ...

Excavations at an ancient site in the Nile Delta have uncovered no less than 110 tombs dating from three different periods of ancient Egyptian history. The find includes 68 oval-shaped tombs from the ...

South Florida PBS is excited to announce the U.S. debut of Egyptian Pharaohs: From Cheops to Ramses II, an internationally acclaimed immersive experience opening Friday, October 3, 2025 at South ...

A London auction house says there is “no documented evidence” that an intricately carved grasshopper is from the boy king’s tomb. Its estimated price is up to $675,000. By Alex Marshall The Grand ...

Did the Minoan writing system known as Linear A come from Egyptian hieroglyphics, or was it an independent invention?

When I finally got to visit Egypt, I was guided by a goddess. More temples were dedicated to Hathor than to any other Egyptian goddess. I left Hathor's temple feeling empowered that she would guide me ...

Twenty-two mummified members of ancient Egyptian royalty passed through downtown Cairo in an awe-inspiring parade on Saturday. The event, which drew fanfare to the country's robust collections of ...

Twenty-two mummies, including 18 kings and four queens, were brought to Fustat. Nearly a century and a half after entering Egypt labeled as salted fish due to their obscurity, nearly two dozen ...

The Grand Egyptian Museum, outside Cairo, has been delayed by revolutions, wars, financial crises and a pandemic. At long last, here’s a look inside. By Stephen Hiltner The burial chamber most likely ...