The Resurrection of King Tutankhamun More than 3,000 years after his death, the boy king has achieved what few pharaohs ever dreamed: immortality not just in the afterlife, but in the hearts and imaginations of the modern world. Revered, celebrated, and endlessly studied, his legacy has transcended time, transforming him into the most beloved symbol of ancient Egypt. And now, a new chapter begins.

Rewriting the Narrative: Opium in Royal Vessels A groundbreaking chemical analysis of an alabaster vessel once attributed to Xerxes I has revealed traces of opium alkaloids, reshaping scholarly understanding of ancient Egyptian pharmacology and the looting of Tutankhamun’s tomb. This revelation gains even greater resonance as the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) prepares to unveil the entire  collection of King Tutankhamun's tomb for the first time in history—a moment that invites

The word “sphinx” conjures images of majestic stone creatures guarding ancient secrets—but did you know there’s more than one kind of sphinx? These enigmatic beings appear across cultures, each with its own twist on the myth. Let’s take a whirlwind tour through the world of sphinxes and meet their multifaceted forms.

Tutankhamun and Ankhsenamun’s marriage was a complex blend of royal duty, emotional intimacy, and historical intrigue. This article explores their childhood union, the heartbreak of their stillborn children, and the political fallout after Tutankhamun’s death. Through artifacts, DNA evidence, and dramatic historical context, it reveals a poignant story of love and legacy in ancient Egypt.

Did you know ancient Egyptians used the stars to guide their daily lives? Explore the wisdom of the “Cairo Calendar” through ancient astrology where each zodiac sign is tied to a god or goddess that echo modern horoscopes.

Embark on a captivating journey into the mystical world of Ancient Egyptian amulets. Unveil the secrets of these enchanting artifacts and their enduring allure.

Archaeologists at Saqqara have discovered two of the most extensive mummification workshops ever used for human and animal corpses in...

Kathleen Martinez, the Dominican archaeologist, may have discovered the lost tomb of Egypt's most famous queen, Cleopatra. Martinez...

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:CairoEgMuseumTaaMaskMostlyPhotographed.jpg November 2022 marks the one-hundredth anniversary of...

Saqqara was an ancient burial ground for the rich and famous and was active from the Archaic period to Roman-Greco times. It was a...