Claims that researchers discovered previously unknown structures beneath the Pyramid of Khafre — the pyramid situated in the ...

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The papyrus of Senemnetjer is among the earliest known examples of this funerary text, which was used to guide the soul of ...

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

After surrendering scores of art works thought looted, the museum is looking to its new head of provenance research to police ...

The Grand Egyptian Museum is filled with archaeological treasures, here's our pick of some of the best historical marvels.

A fierce rivalry between four scholars ignited a race to crack the world’s oldest writing, unlocking the secrets of Mesopotamia after millennia of silence.

A 3,400-year-old mechanical dog from ancient Egypt moves, barks, and showcases astonishing ancient engineering.

“Many people have sniffed mummies, of course,” says Matija Strlič, a professor of analytical chemistry at the University of Ljubljana and a professor of heritage science at University College London.

The breed of this sculpted dog is also unclear. Ancient Egyptians tended to prefer energetic dog breeds, and the ones often ...

Nestled near the iconic Giza pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is preparing for a lavish opening, featuring a towering statue of Ramses II and more than 100,000 artefacts, including ...

Lawmakers and campaigners in the United Kingdom are pushing for an end to the display of human remains in museums and the ...