They tell us about beliefs, gods, clothing and everyday life. The ancient Egyptians also used papyrus and writing boards to keep records of thing like laws. This is different from societies living ...

Researchers have uncovered links between the precursor to the world’s oldest writing system and the mysterious, intricate ...

The Greek and Hebrew alphabets share a common heritage and thus have some key similarities. However, there are also differences.

Collectively, they offer a perspective on ancient writing that is: Andréas Stauder is professor of Egyptology at the École Pratique des Hautes Études-PSL, in Paris. His research focuses on the origins ...

From the heart of Mesopotamia to the heights of the Roman Empire, ancient civilizations have left an indelible mark on the ...

The Temple of Esna, a significant Egyptian archaeological site, has been undergoing extensive restoration works.

Archaeologists have uncovered strangely deformed sheep skulls at an ancient Egyptian burial site, representing the oldest ...

A recent AI-generated video showing giants building the pyramids has revived questions around the myths and science behind ...

When the 'God of chaos' asteroid Apophis makes an ultraclose flyby of Earth in 2029, our planet's gravity may trigger tremors ...

Examination of a mummy has revealed the original ancient Egyptian embalming recipe - first used to preserve bodies. A battery of forensic chemical tests carried out on a mummy that dated from ...