Egypt's rulers are hosting U.N. climate talks known as COP27. Their ancient predecessors were probably toppled in part from climate issues, researchers say.

Ancient Egypt The Nile river gave rise to the one of the greatest civilizations. The massive pyramids that contain lavish tombs for their rulers (pharoahs and queens) are still standing.

Egypt's newly discovered ancient tombs are nearly 5,000 years old. The tombs date back to the Old Kingdom and First Intermediate eras. By Hatem Maher. March 18, 2022, 3:33 PM. 1:14.

Egypt on Thursday unveiled dozens of new archaeological discoveries, including two ancient tombs, at a Pharaonic necropolis just outside of the capital Cairo. The artefacts, unearthed during a ...

There are, however, two incomplete inscriptions that mention Punt in a narrative context, both of which are attributed to ancient Egypt's 26th dynasty (664–525 B.C.). One of these inscriptions ...

The simple answer is no. Not all of Egypt, ancient or modern, qualifies as a desert. Areas near the Nile River tend to be lusher, and Egyptians — in both ancient and modern times — have had a ...

Egypt discovers first royal tomb in over a century 00:35. Egyptian officials announced Tuesday the discovery of the tomb of King Thutmose II, the last of the lost tombs of the kings of ancient ...

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered several ancient mummies with gold tongues, which were thought to help transform the deceased into divine beings. When you purchase through links on our site ...

A new exhibit in a Dutch museum explores how Black musicians have drawn inspiration and pride from the idea that ancient Egypt was an African culture. Egyptians say it distorts their history and ...

Egypt discovers first royal tomb in over a century 00:35. Archaeologists in Egypt have unveiled the millennia-old tombs of three senior statesmen, identified by inscriptions left on the tombs.