Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt is famous for its pyramids, pharaohs and mummies, but archaeologists are still learning about this sophisticated society. The 5,000-year-old kingdom left behind a written record and countless artifacts, allowing archaeologists to learn about its culture, including its elaborate ideas on the afterlife and gods and goddesses, as well as its taxes and trading and farming practices. Here's the latest news on Egyptian archaeology and what it can tell us about the people who lived there.

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Ancient Egyptians Built This 4-Towered Fortress More Than 2,600 Years Ago

May 20, 2019 | Article

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the ruins of an ancient fortress dating to the 26th Dynasty, the last dynasty in which native Egyptians ruled before the Persians conquered the country in 525 B.C.
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King Tut's Sisters Took the Throne Before He Did, Controversial Claim Says

May 08, 2019 | Article

Archaeologists have known that a "mystery female pharaoh" ruled ancient Egypt before the renowned King Tutankhamun ascended the throne. Though they knew the royal name of this female king, her true identity has remained elusive.
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In Photos: Ancient Cemetery Near Giza Pyramids

May 04, 2019 | Countdown

Archaeologists working in Egypt have discovered a 4,500-year-old cemetery filled with tombs, sarcophagi, mummies and artifacts.
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4,500-Year-Old Cemetery and Sarcophagi Discovered by Giza Pyramids

May 04, 2019 | Article

A huge tomb holding the remains of two men, including a priest, were discovered in the ancient cemetery.
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Ancient Tomb of Mysterious Man Named Tjt Discovered in Egypt

April 25, 2019 | Article

Inside were many mummies and a statue of a ba-bird.
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Mummy of Pharaoh's Official Discovered Inside Limestone Sarcophagus in Egypt

April 04, 2019 | Article

The mummified remains of a high-ranking official named Khuwy were discovered in a colorful tomb that dates back 4,400 years.
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Why Are the Noses Broken on So Many Ancient Egyptian Statues?

March 26, 2019 | Article

Why do so many Egyptian statues have broken noses?
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100 Ancient Egyptian Inscriptions Found at Amethyst Mining Site

March 26, 2019 | Article

Archaeologists have uncovered more than 100 ancient inscriptions carved into rock at Wadi el-Hudi, where the ancient Egyptians mined amethyst.
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2,500 Years Ago, Herodotus Described a Weird Ship. Now, Archaeologists Have Found it.

March 19, 2019 | Article

One of the most elusive boats from the ancient world — a mysterious river barge that famed Greek historian Herodotus described nearly 2,500 years ago — has finally been discovered.
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Photos: The Ram-Headed Sphinx of Gebel el-Silsila

February 27, 2019 | Countdown

Archaeologists discovered a ram-headed sphinx dating back some 3,700 years at a famous site in Egypt.
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