TUTANKHAMUN AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM
50 years ago, the world’s first blockbuster tour opened at the British Museum.

THUTMOSE III’S BOTANICAL GARDEN
Why did the king decorate his sacred sanctuary with the exotic wildlife he saw on campaign?

AMENHOTEP I’S MUMMY
The king’s mummy - never unwrapped - now reveals its secrets via modern CT scanning.

MORE JEWELS OF THE NILE
The incredible collection at the Worcester Art Museum that was guided by Howard Carter.

FIGURINE OUT PREHISTORY
What are the mysterious figures with their arms raised from Egypt’s prehistory?

THE DIXON RELICS
What are the three small objects found inside the Great Pyramid of Giza in the 19th century?

LOOKING BACK
Lady Evelyn Herbert, daughter of Lord Carnarvon, and the first woman inside Tutankhamun’s tomb.

PLUS
Events and exhibitions, lots of hieroglyphs, and beautiful vintage photography.

AMENHOTEP III AND TIYE: THE SCARABS SPEAK
Evidence of Queen Tiye’s extraordinary status, thanks to several series of inscribed royal scarabs.

NEW DISCOVERY: THE LOST, GOLDEN CITY AT LUXOR
How Amenhotep III’s industrial and administrative township could rewrite history.

THE PHARAOHS’ GOLDEN PARADE
Royal mummies on the move - in spectacular style.

THE LUXOR OBELISK AND ITS VOYAGE TO PARIS
The true story of one of the great engineering feats of the early 19th century.

THE CULT OF THE ANCESTORS
How the royal tomb builders reached out to their deceased ancestors for divine help.

PETRIE, THE PORTRAITS, AND THE NATIONAL GALLERY
Flinders Petrie was keen to see his newly-discovered Fayum Portraits regarded as works of art.

LOOKING BACK
The Egyptian exhibition that Howard Carter tried to shut down.

Plus, the events and exhibitions that are open again, lots of hieroglyphs, and beautiful vintage photography.

KHUFU’S “SOLAR BOAT” ON THE MOVE
So, how DO you move a pharaoh’s 4,600-year-old boat that weighs 45 tonnes?

THE BLUE LOTUS
The flower at the nose of the gods.

THE QUEST FOR BLUE
The blue pigment invented 600 years before the great pyramids is still in demand today.

DJOSER’S SOUTH TOMB OPEN
The mysterious South Tomb in Djoser’s Step Pyramid complex is again receiving visitors.

PRINCE AMENHOTEP AND THE REVOLUTION
What WAS Amenhotep IV trying to say by changing Egyptian art, language and his name?

THE AWAKENING OF BAB EL-GASUS
The largest undisturbed tomb ever found in Egypt still has a lot to tell us.

LOOKING BACK
How Egypt’s famous monuments became instruments for propaganda during WWI.

Plus, events and exhibitions, lots of hieroglyphs, and beautiful vintage photography.

NEFERTARI
Wife, Queen, Mother, priestess and diplomat - who was this enigmatic queen?

KHUFU’S GREAT PYRAMID TEMPLE
A once-neglected temple takes shape, and surprises with amazing discoveries!

THE SPHINX AVENUE REOPENS
Walk the sacred path between Karnak and Luxor Temples.

THE COMPOSITE BOW
The game-changing military tech that gave the Egyptian army its edge.

GALLA ABDEL FATTAH
A modern artist reimagining ancient Egypt in spectacular fine art style.

THE ROYAL MORTUARY CULT
The secret rites to keep dead pharaohs ruling forevermore.

LOOKING BACK
The fascinating diary of Minnie Burton, wife of the ‘Pharaoh’s Photographer’.

PLUS
Events and exhibitions, lots of hieroglyphs, and beautiful vintage photography.

Five Egyptian Words You Didn't Know You Knew
It may come as a surprise that you already know some words that have descended from the ancient Egyptian language.

The Jewelled Mummy
The Djehuty Project in Luxor uncovers the mummy of a teenage girl, decked out in fabulous jewellery.

The Fayum Mummy Portraits
Known as the Rembrandts of ancient Egypt, can these portraits reveal neurological diseases?

ARCE Update
The mystery surrounding a newly-discovered skeleton at Abydos will have you looking at royal images in a whole new light. 

The Power of Images
The ancient Egyptians raised and toppled statues too. We explore why.

Encounters with Mummies
Fascinating, historical first-time encounters with Egyptian mummies.

The Biggest Discovery of 2020
Hundreds of Late Period coffins are unearthed at Saqqara, the necropolis of ancient Memphis.

Harps
Ancient Egypt has always rung to the sound of music, and harps have been there as long as the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Sais
The Delta home of the creator goddess Neith.

Howard Carter and Mr. & Mrs. Marrs
The young Egyptologist guided the wealthy socialites in their acquisitions, which are now being displayed together for the first time.

The Kadesh Obsession
Did you know that Ramesses II wasn't the only pharaoh obsessed with conquering Kadesh?

The Amarna Letters
The revealing private correspondence between the pharaoh and his foreign counterparts.

Plus, the events and exhibitions that are open again, and beautiful vintage photography!

THE MANY FACES OF CLEOPATRA
How did Egypt’s most famous queen REALLY look?

MEET QUEEN NEITH
A new discovery, and a previously unknown queen regains her place in Egyptian history.

RAIN
In a hot climate like ancient Egypt, why wasn't rain welcomed as a cooling relief?

EGYPT OF GLORY
Dazzling artefacts in detail from this unique exhibition spread between two venues.

UNDERSTANDING EGYPTIAN ART
A brilliantly-detailed tomb chapel helps explain how Egyptian funerary art "worked".

LOOKING BACK
Even Howard Carter's horse could make amazing discoveries!

Plus, the events and exhibitions that are open again, lots of hieroglyphs, and beautiful vintage photography.

Tutankhamun in London
The blockbuster touring exhibition hits London. We give you a peek inside.

The latest news from Egypt
Is it a good idea to move four sandstone sphinxes from Karnak Temple to help embellish Tahrir Square? Plus, the interior of Saqqara's Step Pyramid will soon be open for visitors! And it's nothing like any other pyramid.

Toasting Tut!
Tutankhamun faced eternity with a tomb stocked with both red and white wine… but probably not for the reason you think.

The Tomb of Raya (TT 159)
Luxor's newest tomb to open has some intriguing decorations, including an odd-looking cat, a very successful fisherman, and some text that may have been written on the very day of Raya's funeral, around 3,200 years ago.

Shipping Heritage
The 19th century saw two colossal missions to haul Ramesses II’s head and Cleopatra’s Needle to England.

Egyptian Art Reconstructed
How did Egypt’s fabulously-decorated tombs look when they were brand new? This time we get to admire the ancient artistry in the fabulous tomb of Khaemhat (TT 57).

Grasshoppers
You’d be surprised at how often the ancient Egyptians talked about grasshoppers. But were grasshoppers viewed in a biblical plague sense, or were they actually a blessing?

Golden Mummies
The fabulous Golden Mummies discovered by Flinders Petrie at Hawara, are now touring the world.

Tutankhamun's Tomb: The New Scans!
The latest scans above Tutankhamun's tomb could forever change the way we see the tomb.

Rome after Cleopatra
Egypt's enduring influence over Rome after Cleopatra's demise, and the propaganda campaign against the famous queen.

Pi-Ramesses
In its heyday, the Delta Ramesside capital was Egypt's wealthiest and most spectacular!

Ancient Egyptian Jewellery
Masterpieces of ancient Egyptian jewellery that will dazzle you.

Childbirth
The gods and goddesses that expecting Egyptian women prayed to for a safe delivery.

Ferocity and the Feminine
Meet the formidable feminine deities that guarded the pharaohs.

Head Cones
What IS that cone on Henuttaway's head? A new discovery at Amarna may help solve the puzzle.

Fallen Glory
The plans to raise the Temple of the goddess Bastet.

Tutankhamun's Sentinels
What was the true purpose of the "guardian" statues in Tutankhamun's tomb?

Egyptian Art Reconstructed
A stunning scene from Seti I's temple at Abydos.

Egyptian Alabaster
Exquisite stonework from Egypt's early dynasties.

War and Empire
The military minds and muscle that turned the Egyptian state into an empire.

And if you like quizzes and vintage photography, we've got you covered as well.

Women of Power and Influence: Part 2
The second article in a three-part series on the remarkable royal women of ancient Egypt who, out of duty or ambition, stepped beyond the ancient world’s traditional roles and shaped Egypt’s history.

A New Temple at Abydos
This issue’s ARCE Update highlights the discovery of a temple palace of Ramesses II, which forever changes the archaeological landscape of Abydos.

River Spirit
The incredible photography of Chester Higgins highlights some of the shared cultural legacies between the ancient people who made up the empires of Aksum (modern Ethiopia), Kush (Sudan) and Kemet (Egypt).

New Light on the Bent Pyramid
A new photogrammetric survey of Sneferu’s Bent Pyramid at Dahshur was carried out in 2018. The data collected provided significant and valuable new information about the construction of the monument.

A Royal Affair
The Ptolemies were as ruthless as they were incestuous. In this particular dynasty, the end always justified the means. Diana T. Nikolova looks at Ptolemies VI and VIII (and Cleopatras II and III), and their cosy-yet-murderous relationships.

The Enigmatic Mummy from KV 55: Part 1
 When tomb KV 55 was discovered in 1907, a crumbling mummy was found inside that has perplexed Egyptologists ever since. Who was it? The answer promises to identify the father of Tutankhamun.

Women of Power and Influence: Part 3
The final article in a three-part series on the remarkable royal women of ancient Egypt who, out of duty or ambition, stepped beyond the ancient world’s traditional roles and shaped Egypt’s history. 

The Enigmatic Mummy from KV 55: Part 2
When tomb KV 55 was discovered in 1907, a crumbling mummy was found inside that has perplexed Egyptologists ever since. Who was it? The answer promises to identify the father of Tutankhamun.

Avaris
The third chapter of a five-part series on royal residences in the Nile Delta. This time, it’s Avaris: the city of the Hyksos 'invaders'.

Belzoni
Showman, strongman, engineer, excavator of tombs and temples, mover of massive masterpieces—Giovanni Belzoni left a legacy in Egyptology that was, in every conceivable way, large!

From Gurob to the Getty
“Put simply, if Helen of Troy’s face launched a thousand ships, then at present the Gurob model is the nearest we can approach to that ship type” (Shelley Wachsmann, 2018). A new exhibition at the Petrie Museum examines a unique model found at Gurob in the Faiyum.

Egyptian Art Reconstructed
A new feature to NILE Magazine where you can experience ancient tomb and temple reliefs as they looked when they were brand new.

New Discoveries!
For those who think there’s nothing left to be discovered... how about the possible remains of Amenhotep III’s royal burial, and a priestly cache, hidden from thieves for over 3,000 years?

Mapping the Sphinx
Mark Lehner knows the Great Sphinx better than anybody. For over five years he mapped it—by hand. In the process, he discovered the answers to the big questions surrounding the Sphinx. Now that historic archive of maps, photos and notes is online—and free for you to study in amazing detail.

KV62: the new evidence
Dr. Nicholas Reeves—the Egyptologist whose theories launched four years of probing and debate—has released new evidence to support his original conclusions: that Tutankhamun’s tomb hides the untouched burial of Nefertiti.

 Ancient Nubia Now
For more than 3,000 years, a series of kingdoms flourished along the Nile Valley. It wasn’t Egypt.
This is Kush, known today as Nubia. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is showcasing its incredible (and dazzling) collection of Nubian artefacts, and asking why it has taken so long for Nubia to tell its own story.

Understanding (and Misunderstanding) Egyptian Hieroglyphs
How the knowledge of understanding ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs was lost, then misunderstood, before being discovered.

Sleep and Dream Therapy
Why did the ancient Egyptians try to sleep away life’s problems? And what did they do to protect themselves against nocturnal demons wanting to infiltrate their dreams?

Finding Nefertiti
What if we told you that Nefertiti WAS buried in Tutankhamun's tomb after all? But where is her mummy now?

The Antiquities Museum in the Library of Alexandria
While building the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina, workers uncovered fabulous antiquities that became part of the collection of the Library's museum! The director shows us some of his favourite pieces.

The Benu & the Phoenix
Love hieroglyphs? There are LOTS in this article. Meet Benu—the Egyptian bird of resurrection—through the hieroglyphic texts of the ancient Egyptians themselves. And find out if the Benu was the inspiration for the legendary phoenix.. 

Gods of Egypt
Images that make you go wow! "Gods of Egypt" is a new exhibition now showing at the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden in Leiden. Explore some of the most spectacular artworks from across Europe. 

Tanis
In this first chapter of a five-part series on royal residences in the eastern Nile Delta, Egyptologist Dr. Nicky Nielsen explores Tanis; its fascinating history, its abandonment and rediscovery.

2018's Top Discoveries
Ancient Egypt made plenty of headlines last year: from the Big Black Sarcophagus to the revelation that there was no hidden chamber in Tutankhamun's tomb after all. But what were the most significant discoveries of the year?

Discovering Abu Simbel
A brilliantly-illustrated, guided tour.

Is Ramesses III overrated?
Ramesses III is sometimes described as Egypt’s last great pharaoh. So why did his reign end in murder and an attempted coup?

The Bent Pyramid
It’s one of Egypt’s oldest pyramids, and still one of the least understood. Why the bend? Why the two entrances? Some of the answers are in this issue.

Animals in Magic and Medicine
The ancient Egyptians were famous for their medical knowledge. Did they learn it initially from observing animals  (and sacrificing them)?

Ptolemy I
The Ptolemaic Dynasty is famed for its last ruler, Queen Cleopatra VII. But what do we know about the man who created it?

Tutankhamun's Treasures
After wowing sellout crowds in Los Angeles, Tutankhamun’s world tour continues. This time, the blockbuster exhibition hits Paris. We take a close look at more of the stunning pieces from Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Women of Power and Influence
The first article in a three-part series on the remarkable royal women of ancient Egypt who, out of duty or ambition, stepped beyond the ancient world’s traditional roles and shaped Egypt’s history.

Queens of Egypt
A new National Geographic exhibition in Washington, D.C., showcases Egypt’s powerful women: from the founding queen of the New Kingdom, Ahmose-Nefertari, to Egypt’s last queen and reigning pharaoh, Cleopatra.

A New Tomb & A New Queen
Excavations at South Saqqara have unearthed a fabulously-decorated 5th Dynasty tomb. The Egyptian-Czech mission has also discovered the owner of a large pyramid there; it belongs to a previously unknown queen!

Bubastis
The history and development of the city of Bubastis, the main cult centre of the cat goddess Bastet.

Hatnub and the Great Pyramid
How research by Roland Enmarch led to a discovery that could offer clues to how the Great Pyramid was constructed.

Marsh Birds of the Gods
The last article in a four-part series on bird symbolism in ancient Egypt. Lesley Jackson takes a look at the waterbirds that inhabited Egypt’s marshes.

The Face of Nefertiti?
The head of a mummy dubbed the “Younger Lady” was recently scanned and modelled. It’s a remarkable portrait, but is it Nefertiti? We look at the cases for and against the connection.

Tutankhamun's tomb: The final scan results.
There's nothing there!

The North Wall of Tutankhamun's tomb: The New Interpretation.
Does the lack of hidden chambers mean that Tutankhamun’s tomb is out of surprises? Far from it. In fact, Nicholas Reeves was on the right track. We reveal that KV 62 WAS built for Nefertiti after all.

Luxor Temple's New Face.
Another of Ramesses II's colossal statues stands again. Or should that be "Amenhotep III's colossal statue"?

The Royal Tombs—Part Four: The Middle Kingdom.
After a century in the wilderness, royal pyramids are back—but not as we knew them.

The Celestial Dung Beetle.
What is it about the humble scarab that led the ancient Egyptians to make it the most popular amulet in Egyptian history?

GOLDEN TREASURES OF THE PHARAOHS
Gold. For the Egyptians, it was proof that eternity was real. We feature some spectacular golden treasures from Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, now on show at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.

NEFERTITI’S WEDDING
What are the clues in Tutankhamun's tomb that point to the union between Nefertiti and her king?

THE BLACK SARCOPHAGUS
For 17 days in July, the Twittersphere obsessed over an ominous, black sarcophagus that had been unearthed in Alexandria. Was there an ancient evil inside? The truth turned out to be far nastier.

LIFE IN A PYRAMID BUILDER’S TOWN
One site more than any other gives us a unique insight into the lives of those who built and maintained a pyramid: that of Lahun, built by King Senwosret II around 1870 B.C.

SETI I'S STRANGE BEDFELLOWS
Ever since the discovery of his tomb, Seti I has been bizarrely associated with pseudo-archaeology and mysticism, which have dogged the memory of one of Egypt’s greatest rulers.

A PHARAOH’S LEGACY
King Ptolemy II could never have guessed what his greatest gift to Egypt would be.

TOMB ROBBERY AND COFFIN REUSE
Was a coffin really meant for eternity? Was all tomb robbery a lawless abhorrence? We look at Kara Cooney’s study into “legal” coffin reuse. (Spoiler alert: there’s a lot of it!) 

KLEOPATRA SELENE
The melodrama of Cleopatra VII’s political and not-so-private life has been well explored. What is less well known is that Cleopatra and Mark Antony had three children, including a daughter, Kleopatra Selene. 

THE UNLUCKY MUMMY
So, you think you know the story of the Unlucky Mummy? Think again. We explore the myths and the surprising truth about THAT mummy board. 

SPIRIT BIRDS
Not only could Egypt’s birds represent a specific deity, but also a number of concepts that were crucial to the Egyptians enjoying a successful afterlife. 

THE ROYAL TOMBS
In this final abridged instalment of Aidan Dodson’s The Royal Tombs of Ancient Egypt, the New Kingdom pharaohs embrace Senwosret III’s innovation, separate their tombs and temples, and head underground. 

WHAT’S NEW?
Alexandria’s “Big Black Sarcophagus” surprises with some impressed gold sheets, and the world’s oldest cheese yet discovered turns out to be the real evil.

The great Big Void in the Great Pyramid. The first comprehensive report on the ScanPyramids discovery. Plus, why we can conceivably look forward to even more exciting news.

Sekhmet: the fiery agent of fury, AND the patron goddess of healers and physicians.

Ramesses III's Masterpiece: the story of the king's amazing sarcophagus lid.

Fascinating Pyramids: the world-class artefacts in the Liechtenstein National Museum.

A Woman's Afterlife: Things were far from egalitarian in ancient Egypt: to be reborn, a deceased woman had to briefly turn into a man.

Soulful Creatures: animal mummies and their messages for the gods - and us!

The discovery of the spectacular family vault of Sennedjem. Plus, research that provides a new perspective on Theban life at the edge of the Third Intermediate Period.

2017’S BIGGEST DISCOVERIES 
The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities described 2017 as “the year of discoveries”. Now it’s time to look back and select the Top 5 of 2017.

KING TUT: TREASURES OF THE GOLDEN PHARAOH 
Historically, Tutankhamun tours have been limited to around 50 original artefacts. This exhibition triples that. Check out some of the spectacular key pieces from the exhibition.

CLEOPATRA’S ASP
Did the famous queen really die of a snake bite? Or were snakes involved in another, more subtle way?

SNAKE WORSHIP
They weren’t always the bad guys. In ancient Egypt, they were often revered. So what happened over the centuries to give our scaley friends such a bad reputation

THE ROYAL TOMBS OF ANCIENT EGYPT–PART 3: THE 5TH AND 6TH DYNASTIES 
The pyramids get smaller, but the funerary complexes grow as we enter the final two dynasties of the Old Kingdom: the 5th and 6th.

BELZONI’S TOP 3
Three things that might surprise you about Giovanni Belzoni, the sarcophagus of Seti I and Sir John Soane. Plus, we discover the original beauty of Seti I’s tomb via an incredible re-creation at the Antikenmuseum Basel.

THUTMOSE IV
Thutmose IV is often overshadowed by the great warrior king Amenhotep II, and the “sun king”, Amenhotep III. Yet it may be that this king’s legacy outshone them both. We might well ask: would there have been an Akhenaten without a Thutmose IV?

LIVING WITH THE ENEMY
How a small community of Nubian traders and Egyptian colonists blended and forged a new identity that may have led to Egypt's largest-ever empire.

AHMOSE: FATHER OF A DYNASTY
Bizarrely, the war against the Hyksos may have started with some bellowing hippos.

THE DIVINE FALCON
The most commonly-depicted deity in the entire history of ancient Egypt isn't Osiris, Amun or Hathor—it's the divine falcon.

HIEROGLYPHS: WHO TRANSLATED THEM FIRST?
Jean-François Champollion may have been beaten by medieval Arab scholars centuries before.

SAVING ANCIENT EGYPT
A new history of Khonsu Temple and a new look for a statue of Amenhotep III: the remarkable results of the American Research Center in Egypt's conservation field schools.

MERESANKH III: QUEEN FOR ETERNITY
The Giza Project at Harvard University is building a 3D virtual reconstruction of the Giza Plateau as it may have looked in 2500 B.C. We explore one of the digitally recreated tombs: that of Khufu's granddaughter.

The Tomb - 1000 years of robbery and reuse; plundered and repacked with new tenants over and over, and incredibly, discovered in 1857 with its last burial intact.

Egypt's first-ever funerary garden - a 4,000-year-old grid of garden beds discovered in Luxor.

Back from the Blitz. Liverpool's World Museum opens its new ancient Egypt gallery, featuring artefacts on show for the first time since 1941.

Art and Archaeology: the two worlds of Oriental Institute epigraphic artist, Susan Osgood.

The Royal Tombs of Ancient Egypt. From Aidan Dodson's new book we explore Egypt's pharaonic beginnings: the Early Dynastic Period.

Discoveries in Aswan. New members of a powerful Middle Kingdom family stationed on Elephantine Island are coming to light.

The Myths, Magic and Medicine of the hippopotamus. Plus, we meet Obaysch: the first hippo to land in Europe since Roman times.

The world's oldest photograph of the Great Sphinx.

Heliopolis: recent discoveries in ancient Egypt's city of the sun.

The world's oldest artificial body part actually works!

Napoleon: Should he be regarded as the "Father of Egyptology"?

From The Royal Tombs of Ancient Egypt, the age of the giant pyramids.

Ancient Magic for every occasion.

Previously unpublished amazing photos from the Abu Simbel rescue!

How Egyptian cats shaped the modern cats we love today. Plus, we meet the world's first cat with a name.

The Governors of Elephantine: New insights into life at Egypt's southernmost outpost.

New Feature: The Quiz. 

The Coffin of Ramesses II: Nicholas Reeves reveals not only the true owner of Ramesses' coffin, but also the dramatic circumstances behind its re-use.

The Met's stunning new, golden acquisition.

The Noble Vulture: How did such an unappealing bird become the titular goddess of Upper Egypt?

Belzoni's discovery of the spectacular tomb of Seti I.

GOLD AND THE GODS
Beyond Egypt’s southern border, the Kushites crafted golden jewellery that would be the envy of any pharaoh.

QUEENS OF THE NILE: PART 1
The story of some of the most celebrated queens from the Golden Age of Egyptian history: the New Kingdom.

THE LEGEND OF TUTANKHAMUN
A selection of incredible images of Tutankhamun's tomb treasures, from a new book by Zahi Hawass and Sandro Vannini.

THE GOLDEN PHARAOHS AND PYRAMIDS
Stunning pieces from Cairo's Egyptian Museum are on display in Japan for a special exhibition.

ANIMAL MUMMIES REVEALED
Ancient Egypt’s most numerous mummies aren’t human–they are furry, feathered and scaled.

THE SCANPYRAMIDS PROJECT
Have secret chambers been revealed in Khufu's Great Pyramid?

THE WINTER SOLSTICE
The yearly spectacle the ancient architects created with sun and stone.

TWO MILESTONES IN EGYPTOLOGY
The discovery of the Karnak Cachette, containing thousands of ancient statues, and the moment that Thebes was ‘rediscovered’.

THE NILE TOP 5
What were the five most important discoveries of 2016?

MURDER ON THE NILE
Treachery, black magic, murder–the harem conspiracy against Ramesses III.

CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLES: PART 1
The dramatic story of hauling London’s obelisk from the shore of Alexandria to the bank of the Thames.

SYMBOLISM IN NEW KINGDOM TOMBS
How to read the beautifully-painted magic symbols on tomb walls.

QUEENS OF THE NILE: PART 2
A new exhibition about the celebrated New Kingdom queens includes rare objects from the tomb of Nefertari.

TWO MILESTONES IN EGYPTOLOGY
The discovery of the golden Saqqaran tomb of Maya and Meryt, as well as Belzoni’s discovery of the Burial Chamber of Khafre’s pyramid.

Cleopatra's Needles Part 2
The New York Obelisk + Win a copy of Bob Brier's new book!

The latest discoveries from Luxor and Cairo. 

Beating the Tomb Robbers
How to secure your "House for Eternity"

The Top 5 Myths and Misconceptions about ancient Egypt.

The Crocodile's role in ancient Egyptian Medicine and Magic.

On This Day in Egyptology history.

TUTANKHAMUN’S TOMB: THE VERY LATEST
The Egyptian authorities were supporting the evidence for hidden chambers in Tutankhamun’s tomb. Why are they now appearing to be backing away?

THE AVENUE OF SPHINXES
Nectanebo I’s most famous contribution to Egypt is one of Luxor’s must-sees: the Avenue of Sphinxes.

THE RED PYRAMID OF DAHSHUR
Explore ancient Egypt’s first true colossal pyramid.

FAMOUS FACES
Why do some ancient Egyptians loom larger in our minds today?

EGYPT: LAND OF IMMORTALITY
How the Egyptians spent this life preparing for the next.

HATSHEPSUT: THE WOMAN WHO HAD TO BE KING
A fresh look at the life and motivations of this amazing queen.

HATSHEPSUT DISCOVERY
A new discovery from Hatshepsut's time reveals more about the female pharaoh's early years.

MOMENTS IN EGYPTOLOGY
Face-to-face with Egypt’s greatest pharaohs–the Royal Mummy Cache, the new chamber in the Great Pyramid, and the discovery of the most famous stone in the world: The Rosetta Stone.

The Sport of Pyramideering: Climbing the Great Pyramid in days gone by.

Ramesses II's "Mansion of Millions of Years: Is the Ramesseum a giant case of identity theft?

Stunning new photos of the treasure-trove inside the Egyptian Museum.

From Alexandria to Abu Simbel: Wonderful images from the early days of photography in Egypt.

Hetepheres. Harvard University brings us closer to the missing queen.

The Disaster at Abu Simbel. Was Ramesses II ever told?

Mummy Masks: The golden masks that transform the mortal into the divine.

On this day in Egyptology history.

THE ABDUCTION OF NEFERTITI?
Was Nefertiti's famous bust smuggled out of Egypt? Or did it actually leave the country with Egypt's blessing? Nile Magazine's controversial article.

WATER WORLD
More wonders from the British Museum's blockbuster exhibition: Sunken Cities, featuring treasures from the lost cities of Thonis-Heracleion and Canopus.

THUTMOSE III AND THE BATTLE OF ARMAGEDDON
A victory so decisive that it inspired visions of the apocalyptic Armageddon.

DIVINE FELINES
From pampered pets to symbols of divinities and messengers of the gods, cats have been a big part of ancient Egypt from the beginning.

THE SINGING GIANT
What are the facts behind the legend of the "singing Memnon"?

A SPHINX WITH NO NAME
The Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis–Ancient Egypt's second-largest sphinx–is still searching for an owner.

THREE MOMENTS IN EGYPTOLOGY
The Great Hypostyle Hall collapse, Belzoni’s discovery of the Tomb of Seti I in the Valley of the Kings, and the discovery of the Seated Scribe.

NILE STYLE
Ancient Egypt is still trending. Why are we still hooked on the land of the pharaohs?

EGYPT’S “UNDERWATER POMPEII”
Two glittering cities vanished beneath the waves in a cataclysmic event. A new exhibition at the British Museum reveals the wonders of Thonis-Heracleion and Canopus.

THE PYRAMIDS
Recent discoveries tell us more about the workers whose minds and muscles built the pyramids.

OSIRIS
The OTHER resurrection story: Osiris, god of the Underworld.

LOST AT SEA
King Menkaure's shipwrecked sarcophagus. Who gets to keep it?

THE TOMB OF NEFERTITI
Is Nefertiti really buried behind a false wall inside Tutankhamun's tomb? We look at the evidence.