Egypt discovers 2,500-year-old grave of royal guard

The grave of a royal guard of the 26th dynasty, which dates back to about 2,500 years ago, was unearthed by an Egyptian-Czech archaeological mission in the south of Cairo.

Ancient Egyptian toe oldest prosthesis

An artificial toe found attached to an Egyptian mummy could be the world's oldest functional prosthetic body part.

Archaelogists find ancient Egypts gold source

An ancient gold-processing and panning camp has been discovered by archaeologists along the Nile River about 800 miles (1,287 kilometers) south of Cairo.

Ancient Egyptian tomb discovered

A Dutch mission from Leiden Museum last week came across a huge tomb that dates back to the era of King Akhenaton, the 19th dynasty of Ancient Egypt.

Modern Medicine Originated In Egypt

British scientists examining documents dating to 3,500 years ago determined the origins of modern medicine lie in ancient Egypt, not Greece.

Egypts Largest Pharaoh-Era Fortress Discovered

The largest known fortress from ancient Egypt's days of the pharaohs has been unearthed near the Suez Canal.

DNA helps identify an Egyptian royal mummy

Preliminary results of a British DNA analysis are said to support the positive identification of an Egyptian queen who reigned in the 15th century B.C.

Modern lab recreating ancient pigments

Ancient colors of Egyptian wall paintings are being recreated in a modern lab in Italy, where art restorers say they've learned how to preserve the artifacts.

Ancient Egypt tomb uncovered

Archaeologists have uncovered the intact tomb of an Egyptian courtier who lived about 4,000 years ago.

Archaeologists unearth ancient Egyptian sarcophagi

Japanese archaeologists have uncovered three wooden pharaonic sarcophagi, dating back up to 4,000 years.