The ancient temple complex Medinet Habu has survived for thousands of years in the arid desert climate. But in the 100 years since the Oriental Institute’s (OI) Epigraphic Survey first arrived in ...

When modern engineers prise open a block of Egyptian stone, what spills out is not a sci‑fi gadget but something stranger: proof that people working 4,000 years ago were solving problems at a scale ...

There are around 30 ancient Egyptian obelisks around the world, but which is the biggest? The tallest standing one is the Lateran obelisk, reaching a huge 45.7 meters (150 feet) tall into the sky in ...

Hidden messages can sometimes be surprisingly hidden in plain sight, especially when it comes to Ancient Egyptian monuments and artifacts. For millennia, people have been fascinated with Egyptian ...

Dr. Zahi Hawass overseeing restoration at the Egyptian Museum (image from drhawass.com) On February 2nd, a post published on now-Minister of Antiquities Zahi Hawass’s blog categorically stated: “I ...

In ancient Egypt, what was the Sphinx all about? – Effie, age 8, New Plymouth, New Zealand. One of the most mysterious and ...

This first ancient Egyptian observatory discovered in modern times showcases advanced knowledge of astronomy and its profound link to the Egyptians' spiritual and ritualistic practices. When you ...

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When Napoleon Bonaparte embarked upon a military expedition to Egypt in 1798, he took with him a team of scholars, scientists and artists. Together, they produced the monumental Description de ...