Ancient Egypt in North Africa was one of the most powerful and influential civilizations in the region for over 3,000 years, from around 3100 B.C to 30 B.C. It left behind numerous monuments ...

Within these frameworks, Quirke reveals how people in ancient Egypt struggled to secure well-being in the present life as they prepared for the afterlife. Exploring Religion in Ancient Egypt offers ...

DNA obtained from the remains of a man who lived in ancient Egypt around the time the first pyramids were built is providing ...

In the second book of Moses (Exodus 1:8), it is stated: “Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph.” This could refer to a Pharaoh after the expulsion of the Hyksos, who ...

After the Egyptian pharaoh Hatshepsut died around 1458 BCE, many statues of her were destroyed. Archaeologists believed that they were targeted in an act of revenge by Thutmose III, her successor. Yet ...

In Egypt, ancient treasure dating back 3,300 years is being So'oud Aten. Dubbed the lost golden city, its residents left at the whim of Pharaoh Akhenaten.

ISTANBUL (RNS) — Initial reports that the centuries-old St. Catherine's Monastery would be closed were denied, but Orthodox leaders remain concerned that the monastery's new status will ...