During a diving expedition in the Nile River, archaeologists in Egypt discovered rock carvings featuring depictions of several ancient Egyptian pharaohs, along with hieroglyphic inscriptions.

The symbols they used were called hieroglyphs, which comes from a Greek word meaning ‘sacred carving’. The ancient Egyptians believed that hieroglyphs had been invented by the gods.

In a Facebook post, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities shared photos showing the intricate carvings and lively ... of the most important cities in ancient Egyptian history," says the Ministry ...

Archaeologists have discovered long-lost ancient Egyptian tombs that were hiding beneath a stone well for more than 4,000 years. Working at a site outside of Cairo, they uncovered four ancient ...

An artisan works on an alabaster artwork at a workshop in Luxor, Egypt, on Jan. 10, 2025. Amidst the ancient temples and ...

LUXOR, Egypt, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Amidst the ancient temples and tombs in ... Though alabaster carving once faced decline, it now enjoys a resurgence fueled by younger generations' interest.

In ancient Egypt, magicians were seen as a kind of sorcerer ... "The tomb is adorned with stunning carvings and vibrant artwork," said Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

Amidst the ancient temples and tombs in Egypt Luxor skilled artisans continue to transform alabaster -- a luminous stone once cherished by pharaohs - ...