Previously Unknown Egyptian Constellation Carvings Discovered in the Temple of Esna

Medicine & Technology Nov 20, 2020

Work on restoring the Temple of Esna had stopped during the mid-19th century. Centuries later, Egyptian and German researchers restore some of ancient hieroglyphics and paintings.

Tutankhamun's Artifacts Are To Be Transferred: Experts Afraid Of The Potential Damage

May 09, 2017

Moving out King Tut's artifacts seems to be a highly technical job. Egyptologists are afraid that they might get damaged during the process of dismantling them before transferring to the new Grand Egyptian Museum.

8 Mummies, 1,000 Statues, 10 Sarcophagi Discovered At 3,500-Year-Old Tomb In Luxor, Egypt

Apr 19, 2017

Find out more about the Egyptian archeologists' discovery of eight mummies and more here.

Ramses II Statue Found In Cairo Was 'Forged' By Pharaoh Psamtek I, Says Egyptian Minister Of Antiquities

Mar 18, 2017

Initially thought to be Ramses II, Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities said that the statue discovered in Cairo may have been Psamtek I of the later dynasty.

Egyptian Mummified Animals Contain Hidden Surprises

May 12, 2015

For over twenty years, scientists have used modern technology, in the form of CT scans and X-rays, to virtually unwrap mummified remains. These powerful tools, which allow researchers to peer inside mummies, provide information as to cause of death, burial treatment, and individual traits of the deceased. But now, this technology is being used to explore a new breed of Egyptian mummies: animals that were preserved to accompany the dead. And perhaps the greatest surprise is what's missing from these mummified treasures.