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 uncovered the remains of a six-fingered shaman who they believe held significant spiritual power in the ...

Researchers made the new discoveries during field work at the Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan. The research provides insights into regional heritage and fills gaps in knowledge about how ancient ...

Numerous previous studies have analyzed the composition of pastes and mortars used in ancient Egyptian construction. Some of ...

Archaeologists have just uncovered the first known funeral home from ancient Egypt. The complex included a mummification ...

Pre-colonial people in Brazil may have gathered in summer months to feast on migratory fish and share alcoholic drinks, a new ...

A solar eclipse in the year 2471 BC may have influenced architectural change in Egypt, challenging Pharaonic traditions.

Here we delve inside Egypt's pyramids to reveal their many treasures and secrets, while also shining a light on Egypt's ...

Ancient Egypt was a hub of rich cultural traditions grandeur and mystique One of the vibrant aspects was the array of festivals that were held throughout the year in honoring gods nature and societal ...

The second archaeological discovery that has captivated the world is the tomb of a high-ranking official dating back to the ...

Now, a recent study suggests the victims were eaten. Psychedelic Traces on Ancient Egyptian Mug: Egyptians may have used hallucinogenic substances as part of a fertility rite, researchers said.

In Ancient Egypt (c. 3100 BCE – 30 BCE), astronomy was not just a science but was closely linked to religion and agriculture. The Egyptians were particularly focused on the heliacal rising of Sirius, ...