In fact, it was such a significant civilization that people who study ancient Egyptian history have a special name: Egyptologists. Keep reading to learn all about why ancient Egypt was so influential.

It comes just weeks after another major Egyptian discovery, which marked only the second royal tomb found since King Tutankhamun's over 100 years ago. In February, archaeologists uncovered King ...

Now, U.S. and Egyptian archaeologists have announced the ... However, the discovery of this ancient statue—and exquisite preservation—was far from certain when the statue was first discovered ...

Archaeologists have discovered the large limestone burial chamber of an unidentified ancient Egyptian pharaoh near the city of Abydos dating to about 3,600 years ago during a chaotic period in ...

The limestone tomb chamber, dating to about 3,600 years ago, of an unknown ancient Egyptian king, discovered during excavations by Penn Museum and Egyptian archeologists, is seen in Abydos ...

Six Russian tourists were killed on Thursday after a viewing submarine sank near the Egyptian resort city of Hurghada, according to the local governor. Maj. Gen. Amr Hanafy confirmed the deaths in ...

Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. An international team of archeologists have discovered a massive tomb that belonged to one of ancient Egypt’s earliest pharaohs ...

said it was conceivable that there is a structure underneath the pyramids themselves as the site was of clear importance to the Ancient Egyptian civilisation. The work from Professor Malanga ...

Article continues below The team said while they "have the utmost respect for Egyptologists", their ... This theory is rooted in ancient Egyptian texts, which the researchers argue describe ...

Burial chamber unearthed seven meters (23 feet) underground It was discovered at important ancient Egyptian city Abydos The pharaoh's name was obliterated by ancient tomb robbers March 27 (Reuters ...

The team of Egyptian and American archaeologists found the tomb, which the researchers estimate is 3,600 years old, nearly 23 feet underground at Abydos, one of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt.

Egypt’s pyramid experts scoffed at the findings. Mr. Hawass accused the group of making outlandish claims “to undermine the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization.” Mr. Conway said he ...