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3,200-year-old ancient Egyptian barracks contains sword inscribed with 'Ramesses II'The newfound barracks may have been built partly because the Libyans were becoming a growing threat to ancient Egypt.
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Ancient Egyptian head cones: Mysterious headgear that could be related to sensuality and fertility ritualsArchaeologists remain uncertain about the purpose of these head cones, but it appears that ancient Egyptians associated them with "sensuality, sexuality and related notions."
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Ancient Egyptians used so much copper, they polluted the harbor near the pyramids, study findsNew geoarchaeological research shows that metalworking in ancient Egypt led to significant contamination in a nearby port.
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'Everything we found shattered our expectations': Archaeologists discover 1st astronomical observatory from ancient EgyptThis first ancient Egyptian observatory discovered in modern times showcases advanced knowledge of astronomy and its profound link to the Egyptians' spiritual and ritualistic practices.
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Last meal of crocodile mummified in ancient Egypt revealed in CT scans 3,000 years later -
'Screaming Woman' mummy suffered a painful death in ancient Egypt, virtual autopsy findsThe mummy was well preserved with an expensive embalming material. Her organs were still intact, showing an unusual mummification technique, a CT scan revealed.
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Ancient Egyptians used a hydraulic lift to build their 1st pyramid, controversial study claimsA massive water-treatment facility located near the Nile River may have been used to build the pyramid of Djoser.
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Stunning ancient Egyptian artifacts discovered in more than 60 burials, including 'ba-birds' and 'eye of Horus'Grave goods found in 63 burials from ancient Egypt include gold foil figures, pottery and bronze coins.
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Rock carvings of ancient Egyptian pharaohs found underwater near AswanArchaeologists discovered rock carvings featuring several pharaohs during an underwater expedition near Aswan, Egypt.
