Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed more than two dozen ancient coffins in a vast necropolis south of Cairo, an official said Monday. The sarcophagi have remained unopened since they were buried ...

Egypt’s tourism and antiquities minster said on Saturday archaeologists have unearthed dozens of ancient coffins in a vast necropolis south of Cairo. Khalid el-Anany said at least 59 sealed sarcophagi ...

Located approximately 40 kilometers southwest of Cairo, Saqqara is one of the most important cemeteries of Memphis. Memphis was one of the most strategically important cities in ancient Egyptian ...

Archaeologists came across an astonishing yet perplexing discovery while excavating the site of the historic tomb area in the ...

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has revealed that a rare archaeological painting dating back to the Late Dynastic era has disappeared from the famous Khenti-Ka tomb in Saqqara, near ...

A study has shown evidence that Egypt's first pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, may have been built using hydraulic power, with signs of water facilities.

Researchers have uncovered a potential explanation for how the iconic Pyramid of Djoser, believed to be the oldest in ancient Egypt, was built. The step pyramid, located in the Saqqara necropolis, ...

Archaeologists and TV audiences alike were stunned this week when Dr. Vassil Dobrev — a veteran Egyptian archaeologist — revealed photographic and survey evidence of what appears to be a lost pyramid ...

Now that the Grand Egyptian Museum is fully open, it’s a great time to plan a trip to Egypt. Here’s how to choose what you can do easily on your own and where a guided tour is beneficial. ByJohanna ...

SAQQARA, Egypt (Reuters) - Egyptian archaeologists found a rare intact mummy dating to pharaonic times when they opened a sealed limestone sarcophagus on Wednesday in the shadow of the world's oldest ...

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt says archaeologists have unearthed more than two dozen ancient coffins in a vast necropolis south of Cairo. The Tourism and Antiquities Ministry says the sarcophagi have remained ...