With Cairo's Egyptian Museum approaching its 125th anniversary, efforts are underway to reposition it on the cultural map in ...

The Nile is Egypt’s lifeline. Its water transforms parched soils into productive farmland. The first houses and settlements are built from its mud. Yet, how did it all begin? From 5000 BC, desert ...

When Ahmose (reigned from c1550 – 1525 BC) became king, Egypt was in crisis. It was occupied in the north and threatened in the south. It was a shadow of its former self. But by the time he died, ...

Despite a very shaky start, Ramesses II (reigned c1279 - 1212 BC) used diplomacy, a massive building program and endless propaganda to become the greatest pharaoh of the New Kingdom, Ancient Egypt's ...

Located in Fustat (Old Cairo), the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is like no other. The museum is dedicated to showcasing Egypt's rich heritage across different eras, from ...

From the stone that unlocked hieroglyphics to towering statues and eerie mummies, the British Museum’s Ancient Egypt collection is a must-see for history lovers. ByDavid Nikel, Senior Contributor.

Discovered ancient artifacts shed light on the practices conducted in many past empires. Recently, researchers excavated a structure in Ghozza that showcased how elite ancient Egyptians employed some ...