5,000-year-old discovery rewrites history of ancient Egyptian technology ...

Ancient Egypt in North Africa was one of the most powerful and influential civilizations in the region for over 3,000 years, from around 3100 B.C to 30 B.C. It left behind numerous monuments, ...

The comparison focused on three-dimensional geometry rather than decoration. This matters because cartonnage masks were often shaped in molds: If two objects were formed in the same mold, they can ...

However, careful reexaminations indicate the “little awl” is far more significant than originally believed—so much so that it ...

Go back in time to ancient Egypt. Thousands of years, in fact. Their influence on modern life can be seen in our language, art, engineering, and more. Gain a new appreciation for ancient Egyptian ...

Before picket lines and unionisation, ancient Egyptian artisans learned that collectively withdrawing labour could force even ...

Researchers have sequenced the first whole ancient Egyptian genome from an individual who lived 4,500 to 4,800 years ago – the oldest DNA sample from Egypt to date. 80% of his ancestry was related to ...

Archaeologists have just uncovered a stunning ancient geometric miracle tunnel hidden deep beneath the ruins of Taposiris Magna in Egypt. This breaking archaeology news reveals a massive, ...

Ancient Egyptians' healthcare system was "advanced and successful" for its time, the authors of a new book on the topic have said. Medicine and Healing Practices in Ancient Egypt by researchers ...

The artifact comes from a Predynastic cemetery at Badari in Upper Egypt, specifically Grave 3932 (an adult male burial). It measures about 63 mm long and weighs roughly 1.5 grams, so small it was easy ...

A pair of ancient Egyptian skulls, both thousands of years old, belonged to some of history's earliest known cancer patients, according to a study published Wednesday. The skulls had cut marks around ...