Scientists have for the first time sequenced the most complete and oldest ancient Egyptian genome ever found—unlocking new ...

The Old Kingdom pharaoh, Khufu, is responsible for one of Egypt's most famous monuments: the Great Pyramid. Ruling sometime around 2600-2566 BCE, Khufu was a member of the Fourth Dynasty and ...

The oldest known Egyptian DNA sample, from a man who lived between 4,500 to 4,800 years ago, offers new insights into the ...

The 4,100-year-old tomb features intricate carvings and artwork. Egyptian officials recently announced the discovery of a tomb belonging to a doctor who treated pharaohs. Fox News Media ...

For nearly 3,000 years, Egypt was ruled by a procession of pharaohs, starting with the Old Kingdom in 2,700 B.C., then the Middle Kingdom and culminating with the New Kingdom, which lasted until 1070 ...

Archaeologists have discovered the large limestone burial chamber of an unidentified ancient Egyptian pharaoh near the city of Abydos dating to about 3,600 years ago during a chaotic period in ...

Excavations take place at the site of a 3,600-year-old limestone tomb chamber of an unknown king, in Abydos, Egypt, March 25, 2025. (Dr. Josef Wegner/Penn Museum) ...

Archaeologists discovered a 3,600-year-old pharaoh's tomb near Abydos, Egypt, 23 feet underground. The tomb, linked to the Abydos Dynasty, was plundered, erasing the pharaoh's name.