ancient egypt

The first genome sequenced from ancient Egypt reveals surprising ancestry, scientists say
Science

The first genome sequenced from ancient Egypt reveals surprising ancestry, scientists say

CNN  —  In a long-sought first, researchers have sequenced the entire genome of an ancient Egyptian person, revealing unprecedented insight…
The curse of Tutankhamun’s shrines
Opinion

The curse of Tutankhamun’s shrines

On November 4, 1922, English explorer Howard Carter successfully unearthed the treasures of King Tutankhamun’s tomb. This discovery is considered…
Integrated ancient city uncovered in Karnak, dating back to 2000 BC
Egypt

Integrated ancient city uncovered in Karnak, dating back to 2000 BC

A joint Egyptian-French mission has uncovered the oldest city and settlement dating back to the Middle Kingdom in the archaeological…
Photos: After half a century, the ‘Kampp23’ tomb’s owner has been revealed
Archaeology

Photos: After half a century, the ‘Kampp23’ tomb’s owner has been revealed

A joint Egyptian-Canadian archaeological mission, comprising the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the University of Ontario, has finally identified the…
Archaeologist Zahi Hawass set to discuss 12 mysteries during tours of US and Canada
Archaeology

Archaeologist Zahi Hawass set to discuss 12 mysteries during tours of US and Canada

Egyptian Archaeologist Zahi Hawass is set to continue his grand lecture tour in the US and Canada, which runs from…
Is Queen Nefertiti’s mummy about to be revealed? – Part 1
Opinion

Is Queen Nefertiti’s mummy about to be revealed? – Part 1

International newspapers several years ago reported the discovery of Queen Nefertiti’s mummy, citing an English researcher more interested in fame…
Photos: Egypt receives 25 rare artifacts through New York consulate
Archaeology

Photos: Egypt receives 25 rare artifacts through New York consulate

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry, through the Consulate General in New York on Monday received one of the largest collections of…
Grand Egyptian Museum receives 163 treasures of Tutankhamun
Archaeology

Grand Egyptian Museum receives 163 treasures of Tutankhamun

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has received 163 treasures of Tutankhamun, arriving from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir. This is…
Oldest depiction of Milky Way discovered on Ancient Egyptian coffin
Archaeology

Oldest depiction of Milky Way discovered on Ancient Egyptian coffin

An Associate Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Portsmouth in the UK, Or Graur, discovered what is believed to…
Almost 2 million visit ‘On Top of the Pyramid’ Exhibition in Shanghai
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Almost 2 million visit ‘On Top of the Pyramid’ Exhibition in Shanghai

Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sharif Fathi, received Liu Duo, the Deputy Mayor of Shanghai Municipality in the People’s…
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