There's something awe-inspiring about ancient Egypt; whether it’s the captivating imagery of hieroglyphics, the great monuments like the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx or the luxurious lives and deaths of its dynasties and rulers like the boy pharaoh King Tut.
Live Science’s expert writers unearth the most compelling discoveries and facts about a civilization that stretched more than 3,000 years — from a guide to the afterlife to mummies covered in gold. Dig out the latest news, features and articles about the ancient Egyptians.
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'Not enough survives to read the king's name': Tomb discovered of unknown ancient Egyptian pharaoh
A king's tomb dating back around 3,600 years has been discovered at Abydos, Egypt.
2,200-year-old shackles discovered at ancient Egyptian gold mine
The discovery of two sets of iron ankle shackles at an ancient Egyptian gold mine reveals forced labor.
Mechanical Dog: A 'good boy' from ancient Egypt that has a red tongue and 'barks'
This small, carved dog epitomizes ancient Egyptians' love of pets.
'Pregnant' ancient Egyptian mummy with 'cancer' actually wasn't pregnant and didn't have cancer, new study finds
The mummy of a first-century-B.C. individual found in Egypt was not pregnant and did not have cancer, according to a new CT study.
2,600-year-old jewelry stash from ancient Egypt includes gold statuette depicting family of gods
Archaeologists have found a hoard of 2,600-year-old jewelry at Karnak Temple in Egypt.
Thutmose II tomb discovery raises new mysteries: Where is his mummy, and why wasn't he buried in the Valley of the Kings?
Why did Hatshepsut have her husband buried to the west of the Valley of the Kings, while she was buried in the valley itself?
Tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh is 1st to be discovered in 100 years
The tomb of Thutmose II, a pharaoh who ruled about 3,500 years ago, has been discovered west of the Valley of the Kings.
Mummy quiz: Can you unwrap these ancient Egyptian mysteries?
Do you know a lot about the ancient Egyptian dead, or do you need to ask your mummy?
