The artifacts reveal the harsh working conditions in ancient Egyptian gold mines under the rule of the Ptolemaic dynasty.

Archaeologists recently uncovered a chunk of Egyptian blue ingot, an example of the opulence of the palace itself. Because the now-subterranean palace inspired Renaissance artists, experts say the ...

Other famous examples of ancient Egyptian finery were found in the ... Then, of course, there’s Tutankhamun, whose blue and gold death mask is one of the most iconic symbols of the ancient ...