British archaeologist Howard Carter and his team of excavators opened the doors to the sarcophagus of the ruler itself.

Egypt, with its ancient wonders and vibrant modern culture, has long been a magnet for travelers. Among the country's ...

They were unearthed at the causeway of Pharaoh Hatshepsut's funerary temple at Deir al-Bahri on the Nile's West Bank.

How many Egyptian pharaohs were female? While they were a minority of the people who ruled in ancient Egypt, there were more ...

A joint Egyptian archaeological mission led by the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage and by the Supreme ...

Prepare yourself emotionally for the crowds, because most if not all of the Nile boats cruising the same route stop at these ...

The new trip from Geographic Expeditions includes a private Nile River cruise and expert-led archeological tours.

As its name suggests, the Valley of the Kings is where dozens of pharaohs were laid to rest. In fact, you'll find 63 royal tombs here, including notable pharaohs like Tutankhamun (or King Tut), Ay ...

Tutankhamun became Pharaoh when he was 9 years old and is one of Egypt's most famous rulers. He died when he was 18, and was buried in the Valley of the Kings. This is an artefact from Ancient Egypt.

One of the newest Viking river ships to grace the Nile, the Sobek soaks up every Pharaoh and pyramid you could wish for, ...

The pyramids of Meroë in Sudan are among the best pyramid sites of ancient Nubia. From the 3rd century BCE, the Kushites in ...

As Africa continues to thrive as a premier travel destination, Business Insider Africa has highlighted Egypt among the ...