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 ...

A groundbreaking discovery in Tombos, Sudan, has revolutionized our understanding of pyramid burials in Ancient Egypt. Led by ...

My father, whose surname is King and who recently turned 79, often grumbles about growing old. To help put things in ...

The Pyramids of Egypt have been greeting the rising sun for over 5000 years and the Horemakhet (Great Sphinx), for over 8000 ...

Among the greatest marvels of Ancient Egypt is the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza, the last remaining of the seven wonders of ...

Adorned with tall, slender pyramids, the wealthy Nile city of Meroë was the seat of power of Kush, an ancient kingdom and rival to Egypt. Kushite culture blended Egyptian customs into its own ...

The Valley of the Queens is home to more than 75 royal tombs. You'll find an array of queens, princesses and princes buried here, and one of Egypt's most elaborate tombs – the tomb of Nefertari ...

This story appears in the January/February 2017 issue of National Geographic History magazine. Amelia Blanford Edwards was one of a stream of European travelers drawn to see the wonders of Egypt ...

Archaeologists in Egypt have confirmed the discovery of an Ancient Egyptian pharaoh's tomb in one of the most spectacular archaeological moments in over 100 years. The UK and Egyptian team were ...