As a teenager, Eid Mertah would pore over books about King Tutankhamun, tracing hieroglyphs and dreaming of holding the boy ...

Generations of creatives have looked back to ancient Egypt in their search for art and design inspiration—here are three ...

As a teenager, Eid Mertah would pore over books about King Tutankhamun, tracing hieroglyphs and dreaming of holding the boy ...

A 4,000-year-old tomb belonging to an ancient Egyptian prince has been uncovered following excavations at the Saqarra ...

Nefertari was the beloved wife of Rameses II, and her extravagant tomb proves it. Its restored paintings tell an interesting ...

The discovery of Userkaf, who was the founder and first ruler of Egypt's fifth dynasty has helped researchers understand ...

A tomb that was recently discovered in Egypt may have been the final resting place for a prince that lived 4,000 years ago - and it was hidden behind a huge granite door ...

Research suggests the destruction of her statues "were perhaps driven by ritual necessity rather than outright antipathy." ...

The Tomb of Ramses IX is a testament to the artistic mastery of ancient Egypt. Its intricate wall paintings and hieroglyphics provide a vivid narrative of the Pharaoh’s journey through the ...

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.