Egypt
Everything filed under old world in our archaeology coverage, the 8 reports filed on it so far.
Fayum Portrait Tondo Restored for Exhibition
A rare double-portrait mummy panel from Roman Egypt has been conserved, while new research suggests Neanderthals may have used birch tar as an...
Forensic Study Confirms Retainer Sacrifice in Egypt's First Dynasty
A re-analysis of 5,000-year-old skulls from royal tombs at Abydos has found fatal blunt-force trauma in 18 individuals.
Oldest Defensive Wall in North Africa Found in Morocco
A 4,000-year-old defensive wall discovered at Oued Beht in Morocco is the oldest known outside Egypt in North Africa.
Dakhla Oasis Tomb Reveals Fourth Century CE Greek Poem
A 1,700-year-old Roman-era tomb in Egypt's Dakhla Oasis, built for a married couple, features a rare Greek funerary poem.
Egyptian Horse Burial Found at New Kingdom Fort
A ceremonial burial of a 3,000-year-old young male horse has been discovered at the Abqaa' fortress in Egypt's Lake District.
Tomb of Old Kingdom 'Keeper of Secrets' Found at Saqqara
Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed the 4,350-year-old tomb of Sekhentio-Ptah, a senior official.
Ancient Egyptian tomb reveals evolving burial traditions through organized mummies and a mummified dog
A study of tomb TT 209 in Egypt’s Theban Necropolis uncovers a structured evolution of burial practices over centuries, from individual coffins to...
Medieval Caravansery Uncovered in North Sinai
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a medieval caravansery in North Sinai, Egypt. The structure, which dates back to the Mamluk Sultanate...