On Sept. 27, 1822, French philologist Jean-François Champollion announced that he had deciphered ancient Egyptian ...

A 3,600-year-old royal burial chamber, possibly the tomb of a forgotten King from the era of dynastic chaos, is discovered in ...

The French philologist announced his success on 27 September 1822, opening a window into ancient Egyptian civilization.

Unlike earlier trilingual copies, the 1.27 metre 238 BC slab is inscribed solely in hieroglyphs, promising new insights into Ptolemaic rule and calendar reforms.

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As a preview to the main event, Windows to the World at Floriade will take place on Saturday 11 October 2025 at Commonwealth Park. This preview will feature 15 countries showcasing their culture ...

It not only was seen as the source of life but also as the origin of faith and the symbol of order. It brought both abundance and destruction, connecting life to death and the past to the present.

A unique statue dating back to the fifth dynasty of ancient Egypt has been discovered at the necropolis of Saqqara.

Egypt: Mohamed El-Shennawy – Mohamed Hani, Rami Rabia, Khaled Sobhi, Mohamed Hamdi – Hamdi Fathi, Ahmed ‘Zizo’ Sayed (Mohanad Lashin 62), Mahmoud ‘Trezeguet’ Hassan (Mahmoud Saber 79) – Mohamed Salah ...

Archaeologists have unearthed a 4,000-year-old limestone Egyptian statue that's unlike any previously discovered.