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![A large pyramid made of stone with five distinct levels.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ouSbTMDydeLvXUGjzka9CJ-320-80.jpg)
Long-lost branch of the Nile was 'indispensable for building the pyramids,' research shows
By Owen Jarus published
The Nile's now-extinct branch likely helped the ancient Egyptians move materials to pyramid building sites.
![A photograph of a group of archaeologists at a survey site in front of a pyramid.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zny3DB3ZufgFX7dzv4RTWS-320-80.jpg)
Mysterious L-shaped structure found near Egyptian pyramids of Giza baffles scientists
By Owen Jarus published
An enigmatic L-shaped structure found underground near the pyramids at Giza may be an entrance to a mysterious deeper feature below it.
![Bronze sculpture of a reconstruction of a female mummy aged between 50 and 60.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kVn4AVjeL9vuYxh9NBNbzE-320-80.jpg)
See stunning reconstruction of ancient Egyptian mummy that languished at an Australian high school for a century
By Tom Metcalfe published
The forensic facial reconstruction is based on a precise 3D model of the skull created with medical scans.
![Photographs of a the remains of a 3,500-year-old rest house, marked by rectangular holes in the ground. Archaeologists excavate the site.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y76W3naRwvvfMgVKaiin8J-320-80.jpg)
3,500-year-old 'rest house' used by ancient Egyptian army discovered in Sinai desert
By Owen Jarus published
A 3,500-year-old rest house in the Sinai desert may have been used by an Egyptian pharaoh.
![King Tutankhamun death mask.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kpptJSxxejxy5wUwb89DCj-320-80.jpg)
King Tutankhamun: Life, death and mummy of ancient Egypt's boy pharaoh
By Owen Jarus last updated
Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut, was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh whose lavish tomb became world-famous upon its discovery in 1922.
![An ancient Egyptian wall painting that shows donkeys threshing grain on a floor.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y62H3GNyUzD9mr97JcYiPo-320-80.jpg)
4,300-year-old Egyptian tomb with stunning wall paintings was burial place of priestess and royal official
By Owen Jarus published
The ancient Egyptian tomb has colorful wall paintings depicting what life was like 4,300 years ago.
![An excavated statue of Ramesses II.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/syT2P6wTPWgBm9QY3JLUT5-320-80.jpg)
Archaeologists find top half of giant Ramesses II statue, completing a century-long puzzle
By Owen Jarus published
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the upper half of a large statue depicting the famous pharaoh Ramesses II.
![A side view of the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt at sunset.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/op4ny3JuVhWsQXPfYrD38W-320-80.jpg)
How many ancient Egyptian pyramids are there?
By Owen Jarus published
How many ancient Egyptian pyramids are still standing, especially if you count smaller, private pyramids?
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