Ancient Egypt - Page 8

March 6, 2023

Archaeologists in Egypt unearth Sphinx-like Roman-era statue

A Sphinx-like statue from the Roman empire has been unearthed in Egypt. Archaeologists also discovered the remains of a shrine in an ancient temple.

March 2, 2023

Mystery 30-foot chamber found inside Egypt's Great Pyramid

Egyptian officials revealed the discovery of a mysterious, 30-foot-long corridor sealed off inside the Pyramid of Khufu on Thursday. It was discovered using modern scanning.

March 2, 2023

Egypt discovers 30-foot-long chamber inside Great Pyramid of Giza

A 30-foot-long chamber has been discovered inside Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza. However, the function of the chamber is still unknown.

February 20, 2023

Egypt's oldest museum unveils renovated wing, ancient 50-foot scroll

The Egyptian tourism and antiquities ministry recently unveiled a renovated wing of a 120-year-old museum billed the history-rich African nation's oldest.

February 10, 2023

Egyptian apartment building collapse kills 2, injures 20 others

An apartment building collapse in Egypt killed two people. The collapse injured 20 people as well. The collapse was preceded by a "gas pipe explosion."

January 27, 2023

Egypt excavation unveils new ancient tombs, sarcophagus, amulets near pyramid

An excavation team near Egypt’s Saqqara pyramids have discovered dozens of new artifacts including two ancient tombs, amulets, and a sarcophagus.

January 27, 2023

UK museums shy away from using ‘mummy’ to describe ancient Egyptian remains: it’s ‘dehumanizing’

Separate from the linguistic debate, the question of whether it is ethical to display human bodies in this way is still a live issue.

November 30, 2022

Egyptians demand British Museum return Rosetta stone to Egypt

Thousands of Egyptians are calling the British Museum to send back the Rosetta stone to Egypt. British colonists obtained the relic which was originally unearthed in Egypt.

November 10, 2022

Newly discovered Egyptian tunnel could be link to Cleopatra's long-lost tomb

Speculation has arisen that a newly discovered tunnel near Alexandria, Egypt, could potentially lead to the long-lost 2,000-year-old tomb of Queen Cleopatra.

November 10, 2022

Egyptian archaeologists discover ancient tunnel some believe could lead to Cleopatra's long-lost tomb

The massive tunnel was previously hidden beneath a temple 40-feet below the ground just west of Alexandria, Egypt. (Credit: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via Storyful)