Ancient Egypt

Researchers have discovered evidence of what they say is the world's oldest alphabet, believed to have existed in the Middle East hundreds of years earlier than other ancient scripts, New York Times has reported.

This was one of the largest art events in the world. A dazzling contemporary art exhibition was held at the Pyramids of Egypt, attracting guests from around the globe, including Greek VIPs. The official dinner even featured an art table set by Greeks.

This image provided by Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, shows artifacts which were discovered inside tombs at the Tell al-Deir necropolis, in the Nile Delta town of Damietta, about 125 miles (200 km) north of Cairo, Egypt

Archaeological excavations carried out in the ancient city of Smyrna in İzmir have unearthed figures and objects with Egyptian civilization influences.

Scientists have discovered a long-buried branch of the Nile River that once flowed alongside more than 30 pyramids in Egypt, potentially solving the mystery of how ancient Egyptians transported the massive stone blocks to build the famous monuments.

The ancient Egyptians and Jordanians used beer to treat gum disease and other ailments

The Egyptians initially built pyramids near the capital, Memphis, but the Pharaohs, driven by an inexplicable force shifted operations north multiple times

From the awe-inspiring pyramids of Giza to the colorful hieroglyphics adorning the walls of temples, ancient Egypt was a place of unparalleled creativity, innovation & sophistication

A theory that the Great Sphinx of Giza may have been a lion-shaped natural landform that the ancient Egyptians modified to form the stone-faced feline has been investigated, Arkeonews has reported.

From subtly shifting the position of Ramses II's sceptre, to touch-ups on a necklace or headdress, ancient Egyptian artists were more creative than previously thought, according to a study published on July 12.