A marble head about 24 by 25 centimeters across emerged from Ihnasiya al-Madina with carved facial details and curly hair.

(Reuters) - Archaeologists have discovered the large limestone burial chamber of an unidentified ancient Egyptian pharaoh near the city of Abydos dating to about 3,600 years ago during a chaotic ...

The discoveries, announced Sunday, are part of the Egyptian government's efforts to boost the country's tourism industry and ...

Archaeologists have discovered the tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh at Luxor, which is built on the ancient city of Thebes — the first such find in the area since King Tutankhamun’s resting place was ...

The discovery of a massive statue thought to represent Ramses II frequently depicted in films as the pharaoh in the biblical Book of Exodus who refused to release the enslaved Israelites is shedding ...

Pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure built their massive tombs to last. For more than 4,000 years, the Pyramids of Giza continue to amaze while holding on to their many secrets.

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