Hidden mysteries in ancient Egyptian paintings from the Theban Necropolis observed by in-situ XRF mapping. PLOS ONE, 2023; 18 (7): e0287647 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287647 ...

Human History X-Ray Imaging Reveals Hidden ‘First Drafts’ in Ancient Egyptian Paintings Chemical imaging of 3,100-year-old artwork is showing how ancient artists revised their work.

Researchers using a cutting-edge technique have discovered hidden details in two ancient Egyptian paintings in the Theban Necropolis, near the River Nile, that date back more than 3,000 years.

Cleopatra VII, who was the last Queen of ancient Egypt's Ptolemaic dynasty, ruled from 51 B.C. until her death in 31 B.C. Universal Images Group via Getty Images ...

The mission also uncovered the remains of an ancient Greek temple in the area dating to the 4th century B.C.—which appears to have been destroyed between the 2nd century B.C. and the early Roman ...

Cleopatra VII (lived from 69 to 30 B.C.) was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty, which started when Ptolemy I Soter, one of Alexander the Great 's generals, started ruling ancient Egypt in ...

A restoration project has revealed ancient Egyptian zodiac paintings and inscriptions at the Temple of Esna. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here ...

Conflict with Rome ・Cleopatra and Mark Antony’s ambitions led to a military confrontation with Octavian. The decisive battle at Actium in 31 BCE ended in their defeat.