The drill’s chemical composition was also surprising, study co-author Jiří Kmošek noted, as it is made up of an unusual ...

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

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

Hidden beneath Egypt’s shifting sands for almost a century, a missing piece of history has quietly returned. Archaeologists ...

"Egyptian craftspeople mastered reliable rotary drilling more than two millennia before some of the best-preserved drill sets." ...

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 ...

Researchers have identified what may be the earliest known metal drill from ancient Egypt-and it was hidden in plain sight.

Kirsty Masterman discovers a wealth of history – and Cairo’s famous street food – in the Egyptian capital.

With a 5,000-year history, Egypt is one of the world’s oldest civilisations and is a treasure trove of captivating attractions, from the iconic pyramids and grand temples to vibrant bazaars and ornate ...

Australia police recover trove of ancient Egyptian artefacts stolen during museum heist - Looted artefacts include 2,600-year ...

A new study reveals that Egyptians were using a mechanically sophisticated drilling tool far earlier than previously ...