Archaeologists confronted by a false door at an excavation site were stunned to find that it led to the tomb of Egyptian royalty. 'Massive false door' made of pink granite dates back to about 2400 BC.

What was everyday life like for Egyptian royals? In a word: busy. Though they lived in the lap of luxury and enjoyed a standard of living that most other ancient Egyptians didn't, Egyptian royalty ...

For centuries, Egyptian royalty guarded the sacred rituals that guaranteed divine favor after death, but over time all Egyptians, both rich and poor, could possess its secrets.

Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses I sat longer at Emory University than he did on the throne. His presumptive remains now lay encased in glass at Egypt’s Luxor Museum, a simple cloth draped from ...

Compared to his royal relatives, King Thutmose II doesn’t get much attention. Depending on the documentation, the monarch only ruled over ancient Egypt for 13 years (1493-1479 BCE) at most, and ...

Travel Archaeologists discover tomb of Egyptian royalty behind false door: 'Unveils new secrets' 'Massive false door' made of pink granite dates back to about 2400 B.C.