In the 19th century, preserved bodies were not only ceremonially unveiled; owning one became a status symbol. “It would be ...

When it comes to ancient Egypt, archaeologists never know what they might find – and visitors are bound to be dazzled by the displays in the recently opened Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo. In recent ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Romilly Lockyer/Getty Images Ancient Egypt is famous for its pyramids, mummies and ...

What's inside the pyramids? When people think of the pyramids, they usually imagine mummies, treasures and golden sarcophagi. But they were much more than just that! For example, the Great Pyramid of ...

LAHUN, Egypt, April 26 (Reuters) - Archaeologists have unearthed a cache of pharaonic-era mummies in brightly painted wooden coffins near Egypt's little-known Lahun pyramid, the site head said on ...