Ancient Egypt
Egypt unearths Mamluk-era pilgrim’s inn belonging to lost city along historic Sinai trade route
The discovery at Asila opens a window into the trade network connected Egypt with the Arabian Peninsula, said Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy.
Archaeologists find Ramesses II inscription in Sinai pointing to Egypt’s lost city of Mesn
Egypt unearths three previously unknown tombs from different eras at Bahariya Oasis cemetery
Layers of history: Egypt unearths 6,000-year cemetery spanning Predynastic to Ptolemaic eras
Ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled archers, trained with weapons, controversial study claims
The six, four of whom are believed to be daughters of Pharaoh Amenemhat II, were rediscovered in 2020 in the Egyptian Museum after being lost for decades.
Deity-inscribed tombstones, sarcophagi unearthed at ancient Egyptian burial site
The appearance of the two dieties on the tombstones points to joint Greek and Roman influence on ancient Egyptian heritage and funerary practices.
Egypt uncovers first complete bath complex, ancient hydraulic system north of Suez Canal
Leithy added that the layer is marked by remnants of ancient Cypriot pottery and Greek amphorae, confirming that settlement of the site began before the construction of the bathing complex.
Egypt unearths underground tombs, golden tongues ahead of construction in ancient coastal city
An unfinished statue of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, a limestone gravestone depicting a seated man holding a bird, as well as the remains of a plaster sphinx statue were also found at the site.
Previously undiscovered ancient Egyptian tomb found at Theban necropolis on Nile's west bank
Inscriptions found within the tomb bear the name of its owner, “Paser,” as well as wall paintings depicted Paser worshipping the shrines of several deities.
Oldest copy of Homer’s Odyssey in book form joins Christopher Nolan's film press tour
The Manchester Odyssey dates back to the third century BCE in Egypt, around the time scrolls went out of fashion and “bound” books became more popular.
Ancient tablet found at Roman fort in Netherlands bears Greek curse against enemies
The lead curse tablet found in the Netherlands was discovered by a team of Dutch archaeologists in a pit beneath the town hall square of the Roman military settlement of Coriovallum.
Mudbrick Byzantine city unearthed during excavations at Egypt's western desert oasis
The discovery helps “highlight the cultural diversity witnessed by the Egyptian oases throughout different historical periods," said Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy.
New sections of ancient Egyptian temple reveal inscriptions of Pharaoh Psamtik I
The temple dates back to Egypt’s 26th Dynasty, the last native dynasty of ancient Egypt before the Persian conquest in 525 BCE.
US family returns four artifacts to Egypt, including statue head thought to depict female pharoah
The artifacts were received in Cairo on June 5 before being transferred to the Egyptian Museum for further examination, documentation and restoration ahead of their display in the museum.
