Since the tomb of King Tut was found, a set of four clay troughs were thought stands for wooden staffs. New research suggests ...

Arguments still rage about how the pyramids were built, but a new discovery has taken giant steps toward the incredible truth.

The Graffito of Esmet-Akhom in the temple of Philae is the last known use of hieroglyphs in ancient Egypt, but why did they ...

A groundbreaking study using advanced radar technology has revealed a vast and intricate underground structure beneath the Pyramids of Giza. Scientists Corrado Malanga from the University of Pisa and ...

To help find solutions to the planet's climate crisis, MIT Associate Professor Daniel Suess is looking to Earth's ancient past. Early in the evolution of life, cells gained the ability to perform ...

Researchers discovered a royal tomb that is over 3,600 years old in Abydos, Egypt. The entryway of the tomb was decorated with inscriptions dedicated to Isis and Nephthys, goddesses of the afterlife.

In a Board of Visitors meeting on Monday, the University announced vague plans for a new construction project — a 100-foot tall Egyptian-style obelisk to be built on the Lawn. “We know that this ...

Archaeologists have uncovered hidden remains under Egyptian pyramids, challenging long-held beliefs about burial traditions in Ancient Egypt. Credit: Flickr / NinaR CC BY 2.0 A groundbreaking ...

For over 16 months, Palestinians in Gaza have endured unspeakable humanitarian circumstances unseen since the Second World War. Almost 2 million people in Gaza have been internally displaced, with ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the royal tomb of an unknown king who ruled the region during a tumultuous time 3,600 years ago. The tomb was found within an ancient Egyptian necropolis in ...

Archaeologists have long assumed that ancient Egyptian pyramids were reserved for the richest members of society – but an analysis of burials at a site called Tombos suggests low-status workers ...