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3,500-year-old 'rest house' used by ancient Egyptian army discovered in Sinai desert
A 3,500-year-old rest house in the Sinai desert may have been used by an Egyptian pharaoh.
King Tutankhamun: Life, death and mummy of ancient Egypt's boy pharaoh
Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut, was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh whose lavish tomb became world-famous upon its discovery in 1922.
4,300-year-old Egyptian tomb with stunning wall paintings was burial place of priestess and royal official
The ancient Egyptian tomb has colorful wall paintings depicting what life was like 4,300 years ago.
Archaeologists find top half of giant Ramesses II statue, completing a century-long puzzle
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the upper half of a large statue depicting the famous pharaoh Ramesses II.
How many ancient Egyptian pyramids are there?
How many ancient Egyptian pyramids are still standing, especially if you count smaller, private pyramids?
13 treasures the ancient Egyptians buried with their dead, and what they mean
Here's why ancient Egyptians buried their dead with certain grave goods, such as the "Book of the Dead," gold tongues and scarabs.
When did the ancient Egyptians first mummify their dead?
Before the ancient Egyptians purposefully mummified their dead, the desert did it for them naturally.
When did the Egyptians start using hieroglyphs?
The earliest known Egyptian hieroglyphic writings appear fully formed, either because they were developed on perishable, now-lost materials or because they were quickly "invented by an unknown genius."
