The Sphinx, which embodies the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, is believed to be the head of Khafre and his guardian spirit for his entire burial complex. Carved from the natural ...

Archaeologists have unearthed a sphinx-like statue and the remains of a shrine in an ancient temple in southern Egypt, the antiquities ministry says. The artefacts were found near the Hathor ...

Take a look at how experts are restoring the Temple of Horus to its original colors from over 2,000 years ago atop tall ...

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Amulet inlay: figure of Anubis Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Inlay of mummy figure with human head Freer Gallery of Art and ...

Amelia Blanford Edwards was one of a stream of European travelers drawn to see the wonders of Egypt at the close of ... Sappa, Getty Images The geometry of a pyramid helped overcome the logistical ...

Ken travels the world in pursuit of images that illuminate ancient realms, including the fascinating archaeological sites of Egypt. He’ll be joining National Geographic’s inaugural voyage ...

And we mustn’t forget the Sphinx! These places have lasted thousands of years, and survived war, theft, and extreme weather. But you don’t have to go to Egypt to find ancient Egyptian artefacts.

Crucial Shift in River Nile's Evolution During Ancient Egypt Discovered June 3, 2024 — Researchers have explored how the River Nile evolved over the past 11,500 years and how changes in its ...

Grave-robbing is perhaps more associated with ancient Egypt than any other civilisation, and images of hooded vandals with burning ... He didn't, as it is often said, shoot the nose off the Sphinx, ...

The 4,000-year-old burial chamber featured hieroglyphs referring to the woman, known as Idi, as the "lady of the house" Sonja Anderson Experts are carefully uncovering traces of the original paint ...