Archaeological excavations have revealed a gateway to an ancient Egyptian temple that is thought to be hidden in a mountainside. Researchers from Germany's University of Tübingen uncovered a ...

Researchers have discovered the residues of psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids and alcohol inside a 2,000-year-old mug, suggesting that ancient Egyptians imbibed hallucinogenic beverages during rituals.

Known for its striking green color, peridot has been appreciated since ancient Egyptian times and is often found in the tombs ...

is expected to receive more visitors than any other touring exhibitions of ancient Egyptian art in the world. [Photo by Gao Erqiang/chinadaily.com.cn] So far, a total of 1.3 million tickets have ...

Museums around the world have ancient Egyptian artifacts, and exhibitions on the country's history are very popular. But how much do you really know about ancient Egypt? Take our quiz and find out.

Archaeologists recently uncovered an impressive Egyptian temple dedicated to a fertility god that dates back over 2,000 years. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities released a statement ...

The 75.47-carat Hooker Emerald was worn by Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II, the last sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Photo by Chip Clark, courtesy Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural ...

The sistrum was one of the most sacred musical instruments in ancient Egypt and was believed to hold powerful magical properties. It was used in the worship of the goddess Hathor, mythological... The ...