Few plants are more celebrated in Egyptian mythology than the blue lotus, a stunning water lily that stars in some of ...

Mummy aroma may provide insight into social class and historical period, according to a team of trained mummy sniffers ...

Egypt. The burial site includes a limestone chamber surrounded by mudbrick vaults, but the king's identity remains a mystery due to damage caused by ancient tomb robbers. The tomb is believed to ...

This revival occurred approximately 1,000 years after Egyptian burial practices had evolved away from pyramid construction. The 25th Dynasty, introduced their own pyramids, showcasing their cultural ...

Credit: Ministry of Culture A wine cup believed to belong to ancient Greek politician Pericles discovered in 2014 is the highlight of the Epigraphical Museum in Athens. The cup was discovered in an ...

These artifacts highlight ancient Egypt's belief in the protective power of jewelry and reveal the craftsmanship and religious significance of the era. In ancient Egypt, jewelry was believed to ...

How did the Ancient Egyptian Civilisation begin? What did the ancient Egyptians believe? Key Vocabulary Quiz: Ancient Egypt Play: History Explorer Oh! I’ve lost my pen. Ancient Egyptian ...

Egyptologists think that these riotous rituals were fueled by wine that had been infused with psychedelic blue lotus.

Archaeologists have made an incredible discovery in the ancient Egyptian city of Taposiris Magna, including a tunnel beneath a temple, which could be a key lead to the lost tomb of Cleopatra VII.