An ancient rock engraving in the Lower Nile Valley may offer a rare glimpse into the origin of Egyptian kings. The art panel ...

A rock art panel near Aswan, Egypt, may depict a rare example of an elite individual from the First Dynasty, shedding light on the formation of the ancient Egyptian state.

From the shimmering jungles of Asia to the sun-baked plains of Africa, big cats have stirred awe, fear, and fascination for ...

As a teenager, Eid Mertah would pore over books about King Tutankhamun, tracing hieroglyphs and dreaming of holding the boy ...

As a teenager, Eid Mertah would pore over books about King Tutankhamun, tracing hieroglyphs and dreaming of holding the boy ...

As a teenager, Eid Mertah would pore over books about King Tutankhamun, tracing hieroglyphs and dreaming of holding the boy ...

Boasting King Tut's treasures and countless other riches, anticipation for the Grand Egyptian Museum mounts as delays thwart ...

Cats have always been associated with the mysterious. The Egyptian Book of the Dead talks about the significance of cats’ protective qualities and their representation of the sun god Ra.

Horus Horus is the Egyptian falcon-headed god of kingship and protection. With its regal roots and strong visual symbolism, Horus makes a bold, distinctive choice.

Researchers Find First Visual Representation of the Milky Way on a 3,000-year-old Egyptian Coffin Decoration For centuries, ...

Sun Ra was by and large an experimental jazz artist, but he was also considered a hugely influential figure among hip hop and rap artists. This entry on our list of essential Sun Ra songs sounds ...

Named after the Egyptian god of the sun, the city was founded between 1386 and 1353 BC. For many years, it served as Egypt's main administrative and industrial center, persisting through the rise ...