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Moses is described as a towering figure in Abrahamic religions, yet there is little archaeological evidence to confirm his existence or the events of the Exodus.
A 3,000-year-old baboon mummy may help locate the mythical Land of Punt, once thought to be a mere legend in ancient Egyptian history.
The Great Sphinx at Giza is the oldest and largest colossal statue from ancient Egypt, yet its purpose and meaning remain largely unknown.
At age 18, Cleopatra becomes queen of Egypt after the death of her father, Ptolemy XII Auletes, and is named co-regent with her younger brother, Theos.
Twice a year, the sun illuminates the sanctuary of the Temple of Ramses II, connecting the pharaoh to the divine forms of Amon and Ra.
5,000 years ago, ancient Egyptians began carving funerary writings in tombs and temples, linking their beliefs about life and death to the Nile.
The Nile River's historical and contemporary significance for Egypt is examined, highlighting tensions with Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and water rights.
Over 60 dogs were buried in the ancient Egyptian cemetery at Hierakonpolis, indicating their important roles in hunting and protection.
When Akhenaten came to power, he abolished the worship of multiple gods, mandating the exclusive veneration of Aten, the sun god.
A burial shaft reveals a child's coffin, along with gold jewelry and ceramic vessels, during an archaeological dig in Egypt's desert.
A three-ton block of stone traveled over 700 miles from its quarry to Giza, revealing ancient Egyptian engineering methods used to transport Khafre's statue.
Akhenaten, the father of King Tutankhamun, engaged in radical myth-making that transformed Egyptian religion during the 14th century B.C.
Around 3,500 BC, the Scorpion King ruled Upper Egypt, marking the beginning of a complex society that would lead to the construction of the pyramids.
