The wooden sarcophagus, dating from the Ptolemaic period (4th–3rd century BCE), is adorned with hieroglyphs identifying the former occupant as "Pa-di-Hor-pa-khered," which translates to "he who was ...

Originally published as Why Aswan, Egypt Should Be on Your Bucket List on GoWorldTravel.com While Cairo and Luxor dominate much of the conversation about Egypt’s ancient wonders, it’s Aswan, Egypt’s ...

Archeologists unearthed the tomb of a mystery pharaoh seven metres below ground level as the identity of the mummy baffles researchers. The discovery found in the depths of the ancient Mount Anubis in ...

A deep dive into the Egyptian gods and goddesses (their characteristics, myths, and symbols) who held significant sway over the lives of ancient Egyptians.

The hieroglyphs also mention Amun, the principal god of Thebes, and Horus, son of Osiris and Isis. These inscriptions, located near the top of the obelisk, were likely intended to be seen during the ...

Discover interesting facts about ancient Egypt's pyramids, mummies and pharaohs.

The Graffito of Esmet-Akhom in the temple of Philae is the last known use of hieroglyphs in ancient Egypt, but why did they stop being used?

Researchers discovered a royal tomb that is over 3,600 years old in Abydos, Egypt. The entryway of the tomb was decorated with inscriptions dedicated to Isis and Nephthys, goddesses of the ...

Remains of inscriptions depicting the goddesses Isis and Nephthys were found in the tomb, with yellow cartouches that once bore the king's name in hieroglyphs.

A royal tomb from a little-known dynasty and Greek language writings on pottery are among the latest archaeological discoveries in Egypt.

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