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

Archeologists recently uncovered an historic 1,600-year-old Jewish bath known as a mikveh in Ostia Antica, the archaeological site of an ancient Roman city.

A new study underscores the ubiquity of pleasant smells attached to commonly displayed objects, like sarcophagi and wrappings used in mummified remains.

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

The cuneiform tablets discovered there and in other Hittite sites represent one of the largest groups of texts from the ancient Near East. They include thousands of sources in Hittite, an ...

Hair colour has long been a reflection of cultural identity, genetics, and societal norms across civilizations. The natural ...

From sweet and savoury hampers to handcrafted tagines, The New Arab’s Eid gift guide offers a variety of unique presents to ...

Archaeologists have made an incredible discovery in the ancient Egyptian city of Taposiris Magna, including a tunnel beneath a temple, which could be a key lead to the lost tomb of Cleopatra VII.

Ancient Egyptian women are known for their glowing skin and luscious locks. They used these beauty secrets for centuries, which can be adopted in everyday routine. Tap to read the seven secrets.

The mysterious 'Bashiri' mummy has captivated the minds of Egyptologists for more than a century, but no expert has ever dared to touch it. The mummy, known as 'the untouchable one,' was ...

The European Union's social media law "does not regulate speech," EU tech boss Henna Virkkunen told a key U.S. lawmaker who had criticized the bloc's tech rules as censorship. "The EU is deeply ...