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

In a staggering act of cultural vandalism, a 4,000-year-old limestone relief has been hacked out of a tomb in Egypt’s Saqqara Necropolis—using an electric chainsaw. The theft, which follows the recent destruction of a pharaonic golden bracelet, underscores a disturbing pattern: those entrusted with protecting Egypt’s ancient treasures are often the very ones facilitating their loss.

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.

Greetings, lovers of all things Egyptian! I spent a few weeks exploring Aswan, and it was the trip of a lifetime. If you are traveling to...

Pharaohs resorted to violence to maintain order, assert authority, and express divine wrath. But it was used to maintain Maat or peace.

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...

Egyptians recognized cats beyond their companionship and useful predator function. Ancient Egyptians understood that cats of all sizes were agile, clever, and powerful.

Four of the most recognized symbols of ancient Egypt are still famous after 5,000 years! After thousands of years, let's learn more about...

No one loves Egypt because it's an easy place to live - it's not. But every so often, a day comes along that makes it all worth it. Most...

What you don’t know about Egyptian people is they are some of the kindest, funniest, and most inspiring people you will ever meet....

As I peered through the glass, I was moved by the care ancient Egyptians took to prepare their pets for the journey through the...

Out of all languages, why should you learn Arabic? Egyptian Arabic is beautifully expressive, super fun, and the fourth fastest-growing...

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...

People always ask why do you love Egypt so much? Most of the time, I say something like it's the greatest civilization the world has ever...

It was 1:00 am as the light bounced off the full moon onto my path from the bottom of the craggy non-mountain. The Bedouins call it a...