Archaeologists have just uncovered the first known funeral home from ancient Egypt. The complex included a mummification ...

Uunfortunately for the Egyptians, who believed a 'good' smell after death brought people closer to the gods, the mummies' aromas now have faint notes of cheese, vomit and urine.

Here we delve inside Egypt's pyramids to reveal their many treasures and secrets, while also shining a light on Egypt's ancient royal tombs.

Numerous previous studies have analyzed the composition of pastes and mortars used in ancient Egyptian construction. Some of ...

As people celebrate the beginning of the new Chinese lunar year, the Year of the Snake, what do snakes symbolize in mythology?

Now with the aid of forensic techniques we may be closer than ever to understanding this ancient mystery ... a solid gold death mask and coffin holding his mummy. Image caption, The discovery ...

They thought it was more important than their life on Earth, so they spent a lot of time planning for their death ... mummy mask is coated in gold leaf. It is a mask for a rich ancient Egyptian.

Lapis lazuli, known as 'blue gold', has captivated civilizations for millennia with its vibrant blue color and historical significance. Mined primaril ...

Ancient Egyptians believed that preserving the body in good condition after death was essential for the deceased’s ... The body was completely encased in fabric strips, hiding the limbs. A funerary ...

From December until 7 January, visitors to the Egyptian Museum in ... houses countless treasures from Ancient Egypt, including Tutankhamun's mummy and death mask. Tutankhamun died aged 19 in ...