There's something awe-inspiring about ancient Egypt; whether it’s the captivating imagery of hieroglyphics, the great monuments like the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx or the luxurious lives and deaths of its dynasties and rulers like the boy pharaoh King Tut.
Live Science’s expert writers unearth the most compelling discoveries and facts about a civilization that stretched more than 3,000 years — from a guide to the afterlife to mummies covered in gold. Dig out the latest news, features and articles about the ancient Egyptians.
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Oldest and most complete ancient Egyptian human genome ever sequenced reveals ties to Mesopotamia
In a first, researchers have sequenced the complete genome of a man from ancient Egypt, and the results reveal that he had genetic ties with Mesopotamian DNA.
'Thriving and densely-built': Archaeologists unearth 'tower' houses and ceremonial building in ancient Egyptian city of Imet
Excavations in Egypt's Nile Delta have revealed ancient Egyptian multistory "tower" houses, a ceremonial building dedicated to the goddess Wadjet, a granary and several stunning artifacts.
We finally know why Queen Hatshepsut's statues were destroyed in ancient Egypt
Some of the female pharaoh's statues were "ritually deactivated," a new study finds.
How did Ramesses II die — and did his more than 100 children fight for the throne?
Ramesses II was around 90 years old when he died, an astonishing age for ancient Egypt.
Tarkhan Dress: World's oldest known outfit was worn to an ancient Egyptian funeral 5,000 years ago
The world's oldest known dress is a simple V-necked garment that was overlooked as rags for decades.
3 ancient Egyptian tombs dating to the New Kingdom discovered near Luxor
Three ancient Egyptians were buried in remarkable tombs with courtyards in a necropolis reserved for important people.
Hatnefer's heart scarab: An exquisite ancient Egyptian gold necklace inscribed with the Book of the Dead
A scarab beetle set in gold shows that ancient Egyptians thought the heart was the most important organ in the human body.
Archaeologists unearth tree-lined walkway that led to ancient Egyptian fortress in Sinai Desert
The ancient Egyptian fortress was in use around 2,000 years ago in the Sinai Desert.
