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Ancient Egypt was shaped more by its geography than anything else. The Nile River and the deserts that frame it defined Egypt’s agriculture, religion, politics, and architecture. The Nile was not just ...

Let’s dive in and uncover the remarkable stories behind them. Founded in the year of 2925 BCE, the capital of ancient Egypt, Memphis, was one of the largest ancient cities. Named by King Menes himself ...

This piece celebrates the city of Luxor, home to the Karnak Temple complex, and through its lyrics and melody, it evokes a sense of national pride and connection to ancient Egyptian civilization. The ...

Below are a few popular Upper Egyptian proverbs that hold the wisdom of generations, taking us into the heart of rural life. In Upper Egyptian wisdom, to live without courage is not to live at all.

Scientists have found that ancient Egyptian mummified bodies emit woody, spicy, and sweet aromas, offering fresh insights into the mummification process, practices and materials. David Doyle has more.

Everyone onboard the Viking Aton gathers by the windows to marvel at the change of weather: a real Egyptian sandstorm. But as quickly as the dust has accumulated in the air, the sun reemerges and ...

May 15, 2025: For Egypt, the Suez Canal is a major source of foreign currency, producing more than $10 billion in a good year. There have been fewer good years lately. The problem is chaos in the ...

From 800 to 300 B.C., the Greeks took inspiration from Egyptian and Near Eastern Art. The statues were rigid, and often standing up straight with neutral facial expressions—this is a far cry ...

“These artefacts represent Egypt’s unwavering commitment to protecting our cultural heritage,” said Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy. He said the repatriation was a testament to ...