Digging History July 5, 2019 King Tut bust that Egypt claims was 'stolen' sells for $6 million A controversial 3,000-year-old stone sculpture of boy pharaoh King Tutankhamun has been sold for nearly $6 million at auction in the U.K., despite protests from the Egyptian government.
Ancient Egypt June 27, 2019 Exclusive: Controversial King Tut statue has sketchy origins. Now Christie's is selling it. As a diplomatic dispute rages between Egypt and the auction house Christie's in London over a sculpture depicting the head of the pharaoh Tutankhamun , set to be auctioned on July 4, a Live Science investigation reveals several clues as to where this sculpture comes from.
Digging History June 14, 2019 Ancient Egyptian fortress built by Ramses II reveals its secrets An ancient Egyptian fortress built by the Pharaoh Ramses II is revealing its secrets to archaeologists.
Ancient Egypt June 11, 2019 King Tut statue sparks row as Egypt attempts to halt auction Egypt is attempting to halt the auction of a 3,000-year-old statue of King Tutankhamun at auction house Christie’s in London.
Ancient Egypt May 22, 2019 Ancient Egyptians built this 4-towered fortress more than 2,600 years ago Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the ruins of an ancient fortress dating to the 26th Dynasty, the last dynasty in which native Egyptians ruled before the Persians conquered the country in 525 B.C., according to the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities.
Ancient Egypt May 21, 2019 This yellow Egyptian glass was forged by a meteorite impact 29 million years ago Visit the right patch of desert along the border of Libya and Egypt, and you could stumble on pieces of pale yellow glass, the traces of a meteorite impact that took place 29 million years ago.
Ancient Egypt May 14, 2019 2,600-year-old military castle uncovered in Egypt An Egyptian archaeological mission has unearthed the ancient remnants of a 2,600-year-old military castle, meaning it dates back nearly three millennia
Digging History May 6, 2019 Incredible 4,500-year-old cemetery discovered near Egypt’s Giza pyramids Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered an ancient cemetery near the famous Giza pyramids just outside Cairo.
Ancient Egypt April 26, 2019 Ancient tomb of mysterious man discovered in Egypt Archaeologists recently unearthed a tomb in Egypt belonging to a mysterious man known as Tjt, dating all the way back to Ancient Egypt.
Digging History April 24, 2019 Dozens of mummies, including mother and child, discovered in Egyptian tomb Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a tomb containing dozens of mummies, including the remains of a mother and child.
Digging History April 15, 2019 Discovery of Egyptian dignitary's 4,000-year-old colorful tomb stuns archaeologists Egyptian officials unveiled a stunning discovery over the weekend: a 4,000-year-old tomb of a dignitary bedazzled in colorful paintings and inscriptions.