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.

A small, wooden diorama found in an ancient Egyptian tomb reflects the importance of grain in an agricultural society.

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.

A MYSTERIOUS stone carved nearly 1,700 years ago has been unearthed in a region rich with Biblical history, where Jesus is said to have walked on water. The volcanic slab, inscribed with Ancient ...

An artisan works on an alabaster artwork at a workshop in Luxor, Egypt, on Jan. 10, 2025. Amidst the ancient temples and tombs in Egypt's Luxor, skilled artisans continue to transform alabaster ...

The artifacts, which included amulets and a sculpture, smelled like earth when they spilled out of his suitcases, according ...

It comes just days after the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage, a foundation established by Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass, came across a 3,600 year old hidden burial shafts and ...