Archaeologists recently unearthed an impressive mining complex dating back 3,000 years, which had been used to extract gold and pulverize and filter quartz.

Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a 2,600-year-old pot containing gold jewellery and statuettes of a family of ancient gods. The treasure trove was discovered at the Karnak temple complex ...

“Beneath the grandeur of Egypt's wealth and the imposing mountains of the Eastern Desert lies a history of exploitation,” writes Redon. “The gold extracted from these mines helped finance ...

The Egyptian team uncovered a vast gold processing complex that dates back 3,000 years, as well as a settlement inhabited by those who worked at the mine. The mining facility included specialized ...