They tell us about beliefs, gods, clothing and everyday life. The ancient Egyptians also used papyrus and writing boards to keep records of thing like laws. This is different from societies living ...

Collectively, they offer a perspective on ancient writing that is: Andréas Stauder is professor of Egyptology at the École Pratique des Hautes Études-PSL, in Paris. His research focuses on the origins ...

Ancient Egyptians wrote the letter upside down, creating a symbol that resembled a steer with horns. Learn the surprising ...

A link exists between 6,000-year-old engravings on cylindrical seals used on clay tablets and cuneiform, the world’s oldest ...

Their findings paint a more comprehensive picture of ancient Egyptian life Julia Binswanger Found in a cremation cemetery in Belgium, the skeleton includes bones dating to the Neolithic period and ...

The Temple of Esna, a significant Egyptian archaeological site, has been undergoing extensive restoration works.

Scans of mummies at Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History uncovered new details about how they were prepared for the ...

A recent AI-generated video showing giants building the pyramids has revived questions around the myths and science behind ...

Oracle bones were often made from tortoise shells, as in this photograph, and from the shoulder blades of oxen. According to ...

While ancient Greece is one of the best known cultures of antiquity, there are no surviving historical narratives covering ...