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Experts Are Alarmed by a Video of Workers Hammering Away at Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza
Some citizens and archaeologists are concerned about what they see as widespread "mismanagement" of Egypt's rich cultural ...
Nubian kings ruled Egypt for less than 100 years. Their influence lasted centuries.
Once vassals to pharaohs, the Kushite kings of Nubia took control of Egypt for almost a century. Embracing Egyptian rituals, they created a culture that influenced both civilizations.
Archaeologists were left shocked after opening Ancient Egyptian pyramid for the very first time
After being over the moon at the discovery, Egyptologists were left in complete shock after opening a lost pyramid for the ...
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This Traditional Egyptian Ship Is a New Way to See the Temples of the Nile River, With Fewer Than Two Dozen Guests on Board
Here’s what it’s like to sail on the new ship Poppee, a dahabiya operated by Nour el Nil, a brand that specializes in Egyptian hospitality, style, and splendor.
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Ramesses the Great The Battle of Kadesh - Egyptian History
On the outskirts of Kadesh, Pharaoh Ramesses II finds himself ensnared in an ambush set by the Hittites. Through a tumultuous clash of chariots and strategic might, the Battle of Kadesh unfolds—the ...
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3 lesser-known Egyptian pyramids
Ancient Egypt had many more pyramids than those at Giza. The lesser known pyramids of Step, Bent and Red still stand today, ...
Workers Who Built Egypt's Giza Pyramids Received Beer Rations — But Amount Is Uncertain
A claim that they received 4 to 5 liters of beer a day has appeared in social media posts, popular articles and books for ...
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Winter Course Takes Students Around Egypt
AUC winter course "Egypt, Ancient to Modern Civilization" takes students around Egypt, including to Luxor, Saqqara/Giza, and ...
The Gaza Strip has long been a powder keg. Here's a look at the history of the embattled region
Gaza has long been a powder keg, and it exploded after Hamas fighters stormed southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and began ...
The Grand Egyptian Museum announces opening date
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), situated adjacent to the iconic Pyramids of Giza, had previously partially opened its doors ...
Egypt Fears Syria’s Revolutionary Fervor Could Be Contagious
Since Islamist rebels overthrew the Assad dictatorship in Syria, Egypt, with parallels in its own recent history, has watched ...