But what is the Eye of Horus and what did it mean to the ancient Egyptians? According to Egyptian mythology, Horus was the ...

The pyramids of ancient Egypt are enduring symbols of human ingenuity. Traditionally, they have been considered tombs for pharaohs and the ruling class. However, recent research suggests that ...

Al-Aziz Uthman, son of Saladin, viewed the pyramids as pagan symbols from a pre-Islamic era. To him, they were remnants of idolatry, and he sought to destroy them to bring Egypt more in line with ...

Egypt’s tourism sector is thriving but just like in some parts of Europe and Asia – it’s starting to feel the pinch of ...

British anthropologist Dr Paul Warner claims to have found the body of Jesus Christ and the Ark of the Covenant in a hidden ...

This dynamic, combined with Egypt's crumbling infrastructure, contributes to a sense that Egyptian society is like a pyramid scheme ... a loved and respected symbol. The fact that the ever ...

Renowned Italian artist and Arte Povera pioneer Michelangelo Pistoletto will headline the fifth edition of Forever Is Now, ...

Arabic. French. Egyptian camel and horse owners are leading a backlash against efforts to clean up the site of the famed Giza Pyramids, protesting against plans to push the animals and their ...

The symbol is frequently seen in ancient ... writing a series of religious texts on the walls of pyramids. This suggests that ancient Egyptians were starting to "canonize" their religious beliefs ...

Millions of visitors travel to Egypt each year to see the iconic Pyramids of Giza. Despite being one of the world’s most famous ancient sites, the experience leaves many travellers with ...

CAIRO -- Egypt’s antiquities authorities on Thursday unveiled a newly discovered, sealed-off chamber inside one of the Great Pyramids at Giza, just outside of Cairo, that dates back some 4,500 ...