New research reveals that not only elites were buried in Egyptian pyramids—laborers may have rested there too.

Historians have long assumed that ancient Egyptian pyramids were constructed primarily for royals and high-status individuals ...

An ancient military tomb and graves from the Egyptian, Greek, and Roman periods have been discovered at Tell Ruwad Iskandar, ...

Recent archaeological discoveries at the ancient site of Tombos in northern Sudan have unveiled skeletons that defy long-held beliefs about pyramid burials. Traditionally, it has been assumed that ...

Skeletal analysis at Tombos, an ancient Egyptian colonial settlement in ... particularly regarding labor and burial practices. Tombos was established during the Egyptian New Kingdom (1400 ...

Archaeologists have uncovered hidden remains under Egyptian pyramids, challenging long-held beliefs about burial traditions in Ancient Egypt.

The legendary pharaoh’s tomb was discovered in 1922, filled with thousands of priceless artifacts — some of which experts now believe were previously overlooked.

Tutankhamun ruled ancient Egypt shortly after a period of religious instability, and objects from his tomb suggest he took ...

The king's mummy and sarcophagus are missing from the royal tomb, which is the second of its kind unearthed this year ...

Out of all the Egyptian pharaohs whose tombs have been discovered over the years, King Tutankhamun's tomb remains one of the ...

Learn more about ancient Egyptian burial traditions and how they honored the dead. National Corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Carlisle Companies. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the ...