Golden Treasures Discovered in Ancient Egyptian Tomb
A team of archaeologists led by the University of Cambridge, including Egyptian archaeologists, have discovered a tomb containing an impressive collection of gold jewelry during excavations in the Amarna necropolis in Middle Egypt. The city of Amarna, which was...Read more
Crocodile Heads Found for the First Time in Ancient Egyptian Tombs
A team of Polish archaeologists who have been digging in the Theban necropolis of el-Asasif for years have discovered the fragments of nine crocodile heads that were placed in the tombs of two nobles. This is a unique and surprising find due to the rarity of such...Read more
Pectoral and Necklace of Princess Sithathoryunet
Introduction The pectoral of Princess Sithathoriunet is a stunning piece of jewelry made up of 372 carefully cut semiprecious stones and hieroglyphic symbols. It was found in the princess’s underground tomb located next to the pyramid of King Senusret II at...Read more
The Colossal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye
Overview The Colossal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye is a group statue featuring the Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III, his wife Tiye, and three of their daughters. It is made of limestone and measures 4.4 meters in width and 7 meters in height. The statue is currently...Read more
World’s First Recreated Ancient Egyptian Garden
Have you ever wanted to experience what it would be like to be transported back in time to ancient Egypt? The Hamilton Gardens in New Zealand have made this possible with the creation of the world’s first ancient Egyptian garden. The Temple Garden at Hamilton...Read more
Harem Conspiracy Papyrus: The Murder of Ramesses III
Introduction The Harem conspiracy was a plot to assassinate the Pharaoh Ramesses III in 1155 BC The plot was led by one of Ramesses III’s secondary wives, Tiye, who hoped to place her son Pentawer on the throne instead of Ramesses IV The plotters were successful...Read more
Inside One of Ancient Egypt’s Biggest Royal Weddings
Ramses II and the Hittite Princess Ramses II was one of the most influential rulers in ancient Egyptian history, known as Ramses the Great for his military and cultural accomplishments during his 65-year reign. In 1249 B.C., Ramses II had been on the throne for 30...Read more
The Great Pyramid: How Much Would it Cost to Build Today?
If we wanted to build the Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu, in 2023, it would likely cost around $5 billion. The Great Pyramid is the largest Egyptian monument and the only remaining ancient wonder of the world. It was built in 2600 BC and is...Read more