II. IT has often been maintained that the Aton-cult instituted by Ōkhnatōn (Amenōphis IV.) displays non-Egyptian features and is in a large measure the product of foreign influences. I hope ...

Research has shown that the statues were originally located in a room next to the step pyramid of Djoser, but in later periods of the history of Ancient Egypt they were moved to the tomb of ...

A study suggests that the first of seven key pyramids in Egypt, the Step Pyramid of Djoser ... the driving force behind the construction of ancient Egyptian pyramids. In a preprint paper ...

Imagine a snake longer than a school bus slithering through ancient Indian swamps. That giant was unveiled as Vasuki indicus, a colossal prehistoric snake species discovered in India. Believed to be ...

The venom of one of the world's deadliest snakes is even stronger in dry weather, reveals new research. Russell's viper kills and maims more people than any other snake species, say scientists.

El-Enany called this find “wonderful promotion for Egypt.” To his point, this archaeological find is more than a mere unearthing of ancient relics — it provides insight into the religious, cultural, ...

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The Pyramids of Giza should symbolise Egypt's beauty and history — not unchecked animal abuse. The Egyptian government must act to remove these suffering animals from Giza. “In the meantime ...

Ancient Egyptians regularly mummified crocodiles in elaborate ceremonies in dedication to their crocodile god Sobek. A study of one of these crocodiles reveals details about the animal’s death ...

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II discussed the current situation in Palestine, including ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and ensure the ...