Ancient Egypt: Facts, news, features and articles about the ancient civilization known for its pyramids, mummies and pharaohs
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Mechanical Dog: A 'good boy' from ancient Egypt that has a red tongue and 'barks'This small, carved dog epitomizes ancient Egyptians' love of pets.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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2,600-year-old jewelry stash from ancient Egypt includes gold statuette depicting family of godsArchaeologists have found a hoard of 2,600-year-old jewelry at Karnak Temple in Egypt.
By Owen Jarus Published
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Thutmose II tomb discovery raises new mysteries: Where is his mummy, and why wasn't he buried in the Valley of the Kings?Why did Hatshepsut have her husband buried to the west of the Valley of the Kings, while she was buried in the valley itself?
By Owen Jarus Published
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Tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh is 1st to be discovered in 100 yearsThe tomb of Thutmose II, a pharaoh who ruled about 3,500 years ago, has been discovered west of the Valley of the Kings.
By Owen Jarus Published
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Mummy quiz: Can you unwrap these ancient Egyptian mysteries?Do you know a lot about the ancient Egyptian dead, or do you need to ask your mummy?
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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Ancient Egyptian 'granary with scribes' diorama: A miniature workplace found buried in a tomb from the Middle KingdomA small, wooden diorama found in an ancient Egyptian tomb reflects the importance of grain in an agricultural society.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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Excavations at Queen Hatshepsut's mortuary temple reveal elaborate burials, decorated blocks and ancient toolsA number of new discoveries have been made near the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Egypt.
By Owen Jarus Published
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'Big surprise' reveals supposed skull of 'Cleopatra's sister' actually belongs to an 11-year-old boyA cutting-edge analysis of a skull found in Turkey in 1929 proves once and for all that it is not Arsinoë IV, Cleopatra's half sister.
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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4,100-year-old tomb of doctor who treated pharaohs discovered at SaqqaraArchaeologists working at the site of Saqqara have discovered a 4,100-year-old tomb that held the burial of a doctor.
By Owen Jarus Published
