Probably the most iconic weapon associated with Ancient Egypt, the khopesh is a sickle-shaped sword/axe hybrid. For over 1000 years, the Egyptians used the khopesh to circumvent shields and pierce ...

Egyptian archaeologists recently found an ancient sword belonging to the military of Ramesses II, the pharaoh that scholars believe was referenced in the Book of Exodus. The Egyptian Ministry of ...

More than 3,000 years ago, a long sword emblazoned with the insignia of Ancient Egypt’s Ramses II — the most powerful pharaoh of the era — was set down in a mud hut somewhere in the Nile Delta.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A team of archeologists in Egypt uncovered a sword with hieroglyphs ...

She reports on justice and human rights issues. Contact her at cara.tabachnick@cbsinteractive.com Egyptian archaeologists unearthed a sword earlier this month which was marked by ancient pharaoh ...

Archaeologists have unearthed the ancient remains of an Egyptian army barracks and the artifacts left there, including a still-shiny bronze sword engraved with the name of King Ramses II in ...

Egyptian archaeologists unearthed a sword earlier this month which was marked by ancient pharaoh Ramses II, Egypt's Ministry of Culture and Tourism said. The bronze sword with engravings of the ...