The significance of the blue lotus was confirmed in 1922 when Howard Carter found blue lotus petals covering the body of Tutankhamun. How ancient Egyptians used the blue lotus in the ‘Journey of ...

The blue lotus, a captivating water lily entwined with Egyptian mythology, has long dazzled archaeologists and historians.

Few plants are more celebrated in Egyptian mythology than the blue lotus, a stunning water lily that stars in some of ...

Archaeologists have discovered the large limestone burial chamber of an unidentified ancient Egyptian pharaoh near the city of Abydos dating to about 3,600 years ago during a chaotic period in ...

Egyptian officials recently announced the discovery of a 3,000-year-old mining complex, complete with remnants of ancient homes, workshops and even baths. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and ...

Jewelry was an important part of ancient Egyptian culture. Excavation at the Karnak temple found a 2,600-year-old pot filled with gold jewelry, beads, and statues. The statues of Egyptian gods ...

It feels fitting that the mystery surrounding the official opening date of Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum seems to mirror the enduring enigma of how its magnificent neighbours, the ancient ...

Experts suggest it could provide insights into ancient Egypt and offer a unique look at ancient gold extraction methods. Aten was once a centre for gold extraction during the reign of Amenhotep ...