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Tomb of ancient Egyptian prince discovered at Saqqara — and it has a giant 'false' pink door
By Owen Jarus published
The newfound tomb of an Egyptian prince has a false door, which ancient people viewed as an "entry" and "exit" for souls in the afterlife, researchers say.

What is the ancient Egyptian 'Eye of Horus' — and why is it found in so many burials?
By Owen Jarus published
The Eye of Horus is frequently found in ancient Egyptian burials, particularly on wedjat amulets.

What is the 'Eye of Horus' and why is it found in so many ancient Egyptian burials?
By Owen Jarus published
The Eye of Horus is frequently found in ancient Egyptian burials, particularly on wedjat amulets.

'Major' ancient Egyptian town discovered — and it has a jug stamped with the name of Nefertiti's daughter
By Owen Jarus published
A settlement dating back around 3,400 years has been discovered near the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt.

Ancient Egypt: History, dynasties, religion and writing
By Owen Jarus published
The rich history of ancient Egypt involves power struggles, amazing feats of engineering, advances in writing and art, and more.

Ancient Egypt: Facts about the ancient civilization known for its pyramids, mummies and pharaohs
By Margherita Bassi last updated
Discover interesting facts about ancient Egypt's pyramids, mummies and pharaohs.

Mysterious artifacts from King Tut's tomb might have been used in 'awakening Osiris' ritual
By Owen Jarus published
Four trays and four staff found in Tutankhamun's burial chamber in the Valley of the Kings may have been used in an ancient Egyptian ritual, a new paper finds.

Ancient Egyptian pyramids, thought to contain only the elite, may also hold low-class laborers
By Owen Jarus published
At the site of Tombos, archaeologists have found that less-affluent laborers may be buried with upper-class people in pyramid tombs.
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