Archaeologists have unearthed ancient remains of Egyptian barracks in Alexandria. Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities ...

University of South Florida professor Davide Tanasi used advanced chemical analysis on what's known as a Bes mug - cups left behind by ancient Egyptians. The mugs are decorated with the head of ...

From easing the passage of the deceased into the afterlife to celebrating the joys of life on Earth, dance was integral to the daily lives of ancient Egyptians. Depictions of dancers on tombs and ...

From the portrayal of Queen Cleopatra to the myth that ancient Egyptians rode camels everywhere, there are numerous false beliefs surrounding this fascinating civilization. As one of the most ...

A Bes mug used in ancient Egyptian rituals. Image: Tampa Museum of Art, Florida/D. Tanasi et al., 2024/Scientific Reports How does a concoction of honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice ...

A mysterious ancient Egyptian "mug" was once used to drink a mind-bending cocktail of psychedelic substances, alcohol and bodily fluids, a study has revealed. Researchers conducted an advanced ...

This theory provides new insights into the pyramid construction process. The Egyptian pyramids, iconic ancient masonry structures, have long fascinated people with their immense size and intricate ...

A professor at the University of South Florida (USF) analyzed a 2,000-year-old Egyptian mug and discovered that the ancient object once held a psychedelic concoction used in a magical ritual.

Ancient Egyptians practiced mummification, a process of preserving the dead, as they believed in an afterlife. They removed moisture from the body, used preservatives, and wrapped it in linen.

It noted that the finding uncovers details about the ancient Egyptian army's strategic positions in the west, which were established to protect the borders from attacks by regional tribes.

The civilisation of ancient Egypt arose in the fourth millennium BC and only waned in the first four centuries AD, after Egypt was annexed into the Roman empire. This makes it one of the world's most ...