The doors are now open at the Grand Egyptian Museum, a $1 billion attraction overlooked by the Pyramids of Giza.

Ancient Persians believed the sky was blue because it reflected a massive sapphire beneath the Earth, giving the stone cosmic symbolism. Kings, priests, and rulers wore sapphires to signal wisdom, ...

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Rome transported obelisks and treasures from Egypt and Greece, showcasing engineering, art, and cultural exchange.

The modern desire overlaps with the ancient Egyptians’ longing for immortality. In the Giza Desert southwest of Cairo, Egypt.

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For generations, the ancient Egyptian city of Akhetaten—built by the controversial Pharaoh Akhenaten—was shrouded in the ...

The moments when four ancient worlds faced disaster are brought to life in an epic new series exploring Rome, Egypt, the Aztecs and the samurai of Japan. Drawing on the beautiful art and artefacts ...

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The exhibition also includes more recent archaeological discoveries from Saqqara – the necropolis of the ancient capital ...

In addition to the VR program, Chimei Museum will collaborate with the British Museum to present “ Pharaoh: King of Egypt ” ...