People view exhibits at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, Egypt, Oct. 28, 2026. The GEM marked the first anniversary ...

When the Greek historian Herodotus wrote that the ancient Egyptians' land was "given them by the river," he was referring to the Nile, whose waters were essential to the rise of one of the world’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 ...

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 ...

Egyptian authorities have reopened the tomb of Amenhotep III to the public after more than two decades of restorations. The huge tomb is located in a secluded part of the Valley of the Kings outside ...

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.

CAIRO — For more than a century, the Egyptian Museum sat on Cairo's Tahrir Square as the undisputed gateway to ancient Egypt, attracting streams of scholars and tourists to its crowded galleries. But ...

Add PBS as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Go back in time to ancient Egypt. Thousands of years, in fact. Their influence on modern life can be seen in our language, art, ...

Around 5000 years ago, one of the largest and most powerful empires in history emerged on the Nile – Ancient Egypt. This mysterious era continues to fascinate us. In eight episodes, this series shows ...