A sarcophagus discovered in 2009 in an Egyptian burial chamber came with a complicated history: Ancient writing on the stone container showed that it had been used twice, but while its second occupant ...

The reign of Seti I and Ramses II marked the peak of Egyptian art and power. But millennia later, their legacy faced a new adventure: wholesale removal. This is the true story of the 19th-century ...

The Tourism and Antiquities Ministry announced on Saturday 02/01/2021 reopening the tomb of Ramses I located in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor after finalizing renovation works. In a press release, ...

Nefertari was the beloved wife of Rameses II, and her extravagant tomb proves it. Its restored paintings tell an interesting story of her ascent from the realm of death toward the light of Re.

After a lifetime of conquest and building, the great Pharaoh Ramses II faced a loss no army could defeat. The death of his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari, shattered the mighty king. In his grief, he ...

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There's something about ancient civilizations that fascinates us even thousands of years later. Their architecture, technology, and everyday life are things we will never experience, but want to know ...

Finds include hidden third “ghost hand,” alterations to a crown in Ramesses II portrait It is known that the ancient Egyptians had a highly formalized (and easily recognizable) painting style, and ...

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