An Egyptian-German archaeological mission has unearthed a staggering 13,000 inscribed pottery fragments, known as ostraca, at the ancient site of Athribis in Sohag, Upper Egypt, including over 130 ...

Animal mummification in ancient Egypt was a carefully organized practice that connected spiritual beliefs with economic activity. This wasn’t a rare or occasional ritual but a large, sustained ...

CAIRO (AP) — The following is a fact sheet about Egypt, where an election runoff for a new president will be held Saturday and Sunday: — Population: 82 million in the country, along with another ...

CAIRO (AP) – Following is a factsheet about Egypt, where Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi has been declared the winner of a presidential election runoff: _ Population: 82 million, along ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Tancredi Scarpelli - Public Domain/Wiki Commons. Cleopatra VII is one of those historical figures whose name sparks ...

Here's a look at Egypt, the most populous country in the Arab world. Egypt is located in North Africa and is bisected by the Nile River. It shares a border with Israel, Sudan and Libya. It also ...

Go back in time to ancient Egypt. Thousands of years, in fact. Their influence on modern life can be seen in our language, art, engineering, and more. Gain a new appreciation for ancient Egyptian ...