This is the face of the Egyptian queen Nefertiti, stunningly reconstructed by modern science from a badly-damaged mummy. It answers one of the most beguiling mysteries of the ages - were her looks ...

In the bust, Nefertiti is seen wearing a wide collar and a flat-topped crown ... queen. Elizabeth Taylor’s portrayal of Cleopatra in 1963 further cemented this obsession, making the “Egyptian ...

She has an estimated value of €400 million ($433 million) and is a jewel in the crown of Egyptian antiquities. Yet a 3,370 ...

Contrary to popular opinion, one of the most famous women in ancient history did not rule Egypt, according to a new book. Dr Joyce Tyldesley, an Egyptologist from The University of Manchester, says ...