A new scientific discovery has rewritten the timeline of Egypt’s early dynasties, pushing the start of the New Kingdom nearly a century later than previously thought. The Eruption of Santorini:…

Some researchers believe that the mysterious ruins found in North Sinai may be linked to the biblical story of Moses. The discovery was made at the archaeological site of Tell…

A team led by researchers from the University of Cambridge has meticulously examined a 3,300-year-old whistle made from drilled cow bone. It was discovered 17 years ago among the ruins…

A team of researchers led by French marine archaeologist Franck Goddio has uncovered this unique artifact during excavations of the ancient harbor of Alexandria. The cup, which dates back 2,000…

A joint Egyptian-American archaeological mission uncovered the upper part of a statue of Ramses II near the city of El-Ashmunein, at the site of the ancient city of Hermopolis in…

Archaeologists uncovered previously unknown burials during excavations at the Dra Abu el-Naga necropolis on Luxor’s west bank. Experts believe these tombs date back to the height of Egypt’s New Kingdom,…

Computer engineer Konstantin Borisov of the United States proposes that the biblical Garden of Eden isn’t in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), but beneath the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. He…

Professor Joseph Wegner, an Egyptologist at the University of Pennsylvania who leads the excavations, says tombs of pharaohs are now found extremely rarely. Researchers are unsure which pharaoh is buried…

Experts date the amulet to about 3,800 years ago; they say an unknown artisan crafted it. As reported by the Israel Antiquities Authority, three-year-old Ziv Nitzan discovered the stone while…

An international team of researchers made an astonishing discovery at Tombos — an archaeological site linked to Ancient Egypt near the Nile in northern modern-day Sudan. After Egypt conquered Nubia…

When Howard Carter opened Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the find stunned the world. Alongside the body of the young ruler, more than 5,000 valuable artifacts were placed in the burial…

This tiny carved dog captures how much ancient Egyptians adored pets. The figure, measuring 18 centimeters long, was carved from ivory by an unknown artisan between 1390 and 1352 B.C.…

Archaeologists have unearthed the lost “Golden City,” buried beneath the sands for millennia. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the end of a five-year excavation. Aton, once a…

A joint Egyptian-British archaeological team led by Pearce Litherland of the University of Cambridge announced a rare find near Luxor: the tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II of the 18th Dynasty.…

A team of Egyptian and British researchers has discovered a tomb near Luxor that belonged to Pharaoh Thutmose II of the 18th Dynasty, who ruled around 3,500 years ago. The…

Researchers from the University of Barcelona and the Institute of Ancient Near Eastern Studies in Germany uncovered a tomb containing 52 mummies in the ancient Egyptian city of Oxyrhynchus (now…

Archaeologists have uncovered a brightly painted tomb in the Saqqara necropolis that dates to about 4,100 years ago. It belonged to a court physician named Tetinebefu. Who Was Tetinebefu? Hieroglyphic…

During the latest excavation season in central Egypt, where digs have been running for 22 years, Egyptian and German archaeologists uncovered the entrance to a large temple. The team also…

Researchers from the United States and Italy analyzed residues on the walls of a small ceramic jug used in Ancient Egypt to drink an unusual cocktail more than 2,200 years…

The discovery was announced by members of the Egyptian-American mission to preserve the monuments of South Asasif, operating under Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. In the South Asasif necropolis…

Markings on an astonishing artifact—a sword dated to around 3,200 years ago—point to Egypt’s most powerful king. A team of archaeologists from Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities discovered a…

For years, researchers have speculated about the meanings behind the peculiar wax hats worn in ancient Egypt. The oldest burials where archaeologists found these small, cone-shaped headpieces—about the size of…

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery in the Kafr el-Sheikh governorate on social media. The observatory, constructed from clay bricks, was of immense significance to the…

The Step Pyramid of Djoser is Egypt’s oldest monumental pyramid, built around 4,500 years ago. Erected in Saqqara around 2680 B.C., it marks a milestone in the history of monumental…

For decades, archaeologists have been exploring the necropolis of Tel el-Deir, located near the border with Lebanon. Recently, however, researchers stumbled upon unknown tombs and untouched treasures. In 2019, archaeologists…

Previously, HouseWife reported on the Egyptian-British team’s recreation of Ramses II‘s appearance at the height of his power. Now a team led by Brazilian digital designer Cicero Moraes has revealed…

A team of archaeologists from Sorbonne University in France has announced a sensational discovery. Researchers have identified the true sarcophagus of Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great. The…

A team of researchers from the University of North Carolina Wilmington discovered an ancient river buried under desert sand that helped Egyptians build more than three dozen pyramids at Giza.…

Ancient Egyptians revered celestial bodies, but the Milky Way — our galaxy — hasn’t been fully explored in studies of Egyptian cosmology. A new analysis suggests the barred spiral galaxy…

A joint Egyptian-American archaeological mission has unearthed the upper part of a statue of Ramses II near the city of El-Ashmunein, at the site of the ancient city of Hermopolis…

Located just 25 kilometers from Cairo, the Saqqara necropolis holds countless secrets that researchers continue to uncover. During recent excavations, Japanese and Egyptian archaeologists stumbled upon a series of tombs…

Austrian and German archaeologists have excavated the burial complex of Meret-Neit in Abydos, in central Egypt. Researchers date the queen’s reign to around 3000 BC. The massive tomb, built from…

Beneath the Mediterranean lies Heracleion, a sunken Egyptian city lost for more than a thousand years and often compared to the legend of Atlantis. Among the recent discoveries shared by…

Researchers have recreated the scent of the embalming fluid used in ancient Egypt for mummification—a liquid that played a key role in preserving the dead. Dubbed the “fragrance of the…

Tutankhamun remains one of Ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaohs. He reigned about 3,000 years ago, taking the throne at 9 or 10 and dying at 18. The cause of his…

Legends and recent coverage suggest that Tutankhamun—the 18th Dynasty pharaoh who ruled around 1332–1323 B.C.—wasn’t the frail boy king he’s often made out to be, but a “battle-hardened warrior,” the…

Ancient Egyptian scribes showed degenerative joint changes, damaged hips, jaw problems, and thumb injuries. They also suffered from back pain and vision trouble — ailments familiar to today’s white-collar workers.…

An international team has, for the first time in 3,200 years, recreated in detail the “handsome” face of Ancient Egypt’s most powerful ruler. Researchers from Egypt and Britain used a…