New research says that a rare solar eclipse in 2471 B.C. may have sparked ancient Egypt's surprising shift away from sun ...

It has been known for a long time that ancient Egyptians venerated the sun ... Then, by the time of the fourth Egyptian ...

It has been known for a long time that ancient Egyptians venerated ... Then, by the time of the fourth Egyptian dynasty, the well-known sun god Ra became the primary symbol of the Egyptian solar ...

A rare total solar eclipse that darkened the skies of ancient Egypt in 2471 B.C. may have played a role in a remarkable ...

Ancient Egyptians worshipped many different gods and goddesses. The most important ones included Osiris (the god of the underworld who was later resurrected), Amun-Ra (the god of the sun), Isis ...

Shepseskaf's decision to build a mastaba instead of a pyramid has puzzled archaeologists for centuries, as it marked a ...

The Sun god Ra – thought by Ancient Egyptians to be the father of all pharaohs – was believed to have created himself from a pyramid-shaped mound, while the shape of pyramids is believed to ...

Jewelry was an important part of ancient Egyptian culture. Excavation at the Karnak temple found a 2,600-year-old pot filled with gold jewelry, beads, and statues. The statues of Egyptian gods ...

One of its most special aspects is the Temple of Amun-Ra. This latest ... that prevailed in ancient Egyptian craftsmanship. Alongside the treasure, many statues of gods were also discovered.