Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a 52-foot-long (16 meters) papyrus containing sections from the Book of the Dead. The more than 2,000-year-old document was found within a coffin in a tomb ...

The Pyramids of Giza, seen here with the Milky Way in the background, are not Egypt's oldest pyramids. Pyramids are iconic symbols of the ancient pharaohs' power and technological prowess that still ...

SAQQARA, Egypt (AP) — Egypt on Tuesday showcased an ancient tomb structure belonging to the cemetery complex of King Djoser, a pharaoh who lived more than 4,500 years ago, following extensive ...

Erected over 4,600 years ago, the Pyramid of Djoser in Egypt is considered to be the first pyramid in human history. This masterpiece of ancient architecture marks the beginning of a new era, that of ...

Archaeologists found a pit full of giant dismembered hands near an ancient Egyptian king's palace, hinting that warriors may ...

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Archaeologists excavating at Saqqara Necropolis found a 4,300-year-old tomb of a poorly known prince with a unique fake door, photos show. Photo from Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

The Journal of the American Research Center in Egypt (JARCE) was established in 1962 to foster scholarly research into the art, archaeology, languages, history, and social systems of the Egyptian ...

A limestone pharaonic painting has gone missing from Egypt’s famed Saqqara necropolis, becoming the latest artifact to disappear in a country known for its rich and lengthy history. The painting was ...