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Archaeologists uncover massive ancient Egyptian fortress
In a significant archaeological breakthrough, a colossal 3,500-year-old Egyptian military fortress has been unearthed at Tell el-Kharouba in the Sinai Desert. Located near the Gaza border and along the Ancient Horus Military Road,
Archaeologists in Egypt recently uncovered an ancient fortress that was built along the historic military road referenced in the Book of Exodus.
The Netherlands has said it will return a stolen 3,500-year-old sculpture to Egypt. It is "highly likely" the stone head, dating from the time of the pharaohs, was plundered during the Arab Spring in either 2011 or 2012, according to the Dutch Information & Heritage Inspectorate.
The 1.2 billion dollar project, backed by Japanese loans, unites over 5,000 treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb under one roof for the first time since 1922.
Centuries ago, the Nile River split into two and inadvertently created an island—fulfilling a piece of ancient Egyptian mythology.
Here are some long hidden artifacts—from King Tut's treasures to underwater antiquities—getting their debut at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Most comprehensive study of the temple complex and its surrounding land and water scapes identifies the earliest period of occupation and points to a possible connection with a creation myth. An inter
Archaeologists in Egypt found a hidden harbor at the Temple of Taposiris Magna, a site tied to Cleopatra. Inside, they found ancient anchors and amphorae dating to the Ptolemaic period.
Is it the long-faded colors of ancient artifacts from all around the world or the hushed sounds of visitors discussing what they see? The frequent absence of scent (not counting the musty tang of many museums) in our study of history has inspired Huber and a growing community of chemists and archaeologists to track down some molecular remnants that can let us smell the past.
When you think of ancient Egypt, you might imagine towering pyramids, majestic temples, and the noseless Great Sphinx of Giza. But the iconic civilization produced many more architectural marvels than the monuments it’s best known for today, and one such example has just come to light in the sands of the Sinai.
Archaeologists in Egypt discovered a 3,000-year-old fortress along the Horus Military Road, which was referenced in the Book of Exodus. It dates back to the New Kingdom period.