Forty years after the first effort to extract mummy DNA, researchers have finally generated a full genome sequence from an ...

A new study argues that the pharaoh’s statues weren’t destroyed out of revenge, but were ‘ritually deactivated’ because of ...

WASHINGTON -- Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to ...

More than 4,000 years ago, Egypt and Mesopotamia stood as two of the most complex societies on the planet. But the new DNA ...

The individual lived 4,500 years ago, and his genome is offering new insights into ancient Egyptians and the lives they led.

Archaeologists uncovered Old Kingdom tombs in Aswan’s Qubbat al-Hawa, Egypt, shedding light on a key transitional period in ...

Find the answer for Ancient Egyptian symbol of life from the people who brought you the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

The Egyptian ankh—a symbol of life—has long intrigued scholars and conspiracy theorists alike for its resemblance to the Christian cross. This video explores the real connection between the ankh and ...

Assessment of process variability and color in synthesized and ancient Egyptian blue pigments. npj Heritage Science, 2025; 13 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s40494-025-01699-7 ...