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A rare discovery of a tomb from ancient Egypt's Middle Kingdom near Luxor may hold several generations from a single family.

This statue of an Egyptian pharaoh is said to have inspired the English poet Shelley to write his famous poem "Ozymandias."

Archaeologists have discovered a 4,000-year-old tomb that belonged to an ancient Egyptian governor's daughter.

The newfound barracks may have been built partly because the Libyans were becoming a growing threat to ancient Egypt.

Archaeologists remain uncertain about the purpose of these head cones, but it appears that ancient Egyptians associated them with "sensuality, sexuality and related notions."

New geoarchaeological research shows that metalworking in ancient Egypt led to significant contamination in a nearby port.

This first ancient Egyptian observatory discovered in modern times showcases advanced knowledge of astronomy and its profound link to the Egyptians' spiritual and ritualistic practices.

The mummy was well preserved with an expensive embalming material. Her organs were still intact, showing an unusual mummification technique, a CT scan revealed.

A massive water-treatment facility located near the Nile River may have been used to build the pyramid of Djoser.