There's something awe-inspiring about ancient Egypt; whether it’s the captivating imagery of hieroglyphics, the great monuments like the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx or the luxurious lives and deaths of its dynasties and rulers like the boy pharaoh King Tut.
Live Science’s expert writers unearth the most compelling discoveries and facts about a civilization that stretched more than 3,000 years — from a guide to the afterlife to mummies covered in gold. Dig out the latest news, features and articles about the ancient Egyptians.
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'Hot knives and brute force': King Tut's mummy was decapitated and dismembered after its historic discovery. Then, the researchers covered it up.
Irreversible damage was done to the pharaoh’s body.
Ancient Egyptian pharaoh moved another ruler's body and stole his tomb, hundreds of funerary figurines suggest
Archaeologists have discovered 225 shabtis — figurines meant to work for the deceased in the afterlife — in a pharaoh's tomb.
Anomalies in Giza pyramid may indicate an unknown entrance
Two voids found on the eastern face of Menkaure's pyramid may indicate the presence of a second entrance.
Merit's wig: A 3,400-year-old Egyptian headpiece smoothed down with ancient homemade hair gel
Merit's head covering was made from real human hair and was buried with her in its own wooden cabinet.
Science history: Archaeologists discover King Tut's tomb, and rumors of the 'mummy's curse' begin swirling — Nov. 4, 1922
While excavating in the Valley of the Kings, an Egyptian worker on an archaeological dig discovered a partially obscured step. It would lead into the unlooted tomb of King Tut.
3,500-year-old Egyptian military fortress with ancient ovens and fossilized dough discovered in Sinai Desert
A 3,500-year-old Egyptian fortress has been discovered on an ancient military road in the north Sinai Desert.
'The papyrus also recommends putting a clove of garlic in your vagina before bed': The texts that reveal the baffling healthcare for women in ancient Egypt
In this excerpt from "Born: A History of Childbirth," author and historian Lucy Inglis reveals records from ancient Egypt that show how female physicians treated issues of "the womb," how men reacted to periods, and how the first known pregnancy test actually worked.
Tutankhamun quiz: How much do you know about the famous boy king from ancient Egypt?
King Tut's tomb has captivated people worldwide since its discovery in 1922. But how much do you actually know about the boy king? Take our quiz to find out.
Ancient Egyptian statue of 'Messi' found at Saqqara necropolis is 'only known example of its kind from the Old Kingdom'
A unique statue dating back to the fifth dynasty of ancient Egypt has been discovered at the necropolis of Saqqara.
'Cleopatra's Final Secret' documentary reveals hundreds of coins and port found in Egypt. But does that mean Cleopatra was buried there?
Hundreds of coins that depict Cleopatra VII have been discovered in an Egyptian temple. The archaeologist who led the team believes the female pharaoh's tomb is nearby.
