Ancient Egypt in North Africa was one of the most powerful and influential civilizations in the region for over 3,000 years, from around 3100 B.C to 30 B.C. It left behind numerous monuments, ...

Are hieroglyphs really as indecipherable as they look? Here is a primer on how to start interpreting these ancient motifs.

Archaeologists discovered ancient docks and artifacts from a submerged 2,000-year-old city believed to be an extension of ...

A one-of-a-kind sun hat, likely worn by a Roman soldier in Egypt, was recently unveiled for the first time – and its survival ...

Several large sculptures were among the trove of artifacts that divers recovered from the waters near Alexandria, Egypt.

Several tombs of high-ranking Ancient Egyptian officials were recently uncovered by local archaeologists, shedding new light on a bygone civilization. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Carvings in a turquoise mine from around 1800 BC appear to mention a wise man named Moses. But scholars are skeptical that it’s the Biblical prophet.

Discover the secrets of Siwa, the history, mysteries, tombs, temples and beauty of the Ancient Egyptian Oasis.

The tomb of an ancient Egyptian royal medical professional, who happens to have also had the role of magician, has been unearthed. The discovery of the tomb and the physician’s dual roles highlights ...