Like ‘the property room of an opera house of a vanished civilisation’: the first thrilling glimpse inside Tutankhamun’s tomb ...
An archeologist notes that King Tut's chamber was designed and decorated differently from other Egyptian pharaohs. One theory is that his tomb was originally created for a member of the opposite sex.
The intricately decorated coffins were found in the burial chamber of a woman who was the daughter of a prominent official.
Never before in modern times had a pharaoh’s tomb been found in such a pristine state, and the discovery became a sensation. Tutankhamun wasn’t a famous figure previously, but he quickly ...
the discovery of his tomb in the early 20th century, and one enduring question: How did King Tut die? Tut, the son of pharaoh Akhenaten, was not unpopular. Though his father had angered devout ...
When complete, the museum will showcase more than 100,000 objects, including treasures from the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
The Grand Egyptian Museum has moved a step closer to the long-awaited full opening, with 12 galleries now available to visit.
While excavating the tomb of Jifai-Hapi ... with its big name pharaohs such as Tutankhamun and [Ramesses II]," Joann Fletcher, a professor with the Department of Archaeology at the U.K.'s ...
A hidden burial chamber has been found in 4,000-year-old rock-cut burial complex that is believed to be one of the largest ...
To understand how much majesty, colour and, well, life, can come from death, stand and stare at the walls of the Temple of ...
This week’s soft opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum marks the beginning of a new era for Egypt’s heritage, reports Nevine ...
The Grant Egyptian Museum was originally scheduled to open in 2012. However, budget issues, political unrest, and the ...