Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt was home to one of the greatest empires in history, with leaders like Tutankhamen (King Tut), Cleopatra, Ramses II and landmarks like the Great Pyramid at Giza and the Sphinx.
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Built during a time when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world, the pyramids—especially the Great Pyramids of Giza—are some of the most magnificent man-made structures in history.
The venom of an asp—or even a cobra—supposedly killed the legendary queen of Egypt. Is it true?
A volcanic eruption and shift in climate could have triggered a series of ancient calamities—from pestilence to locusts—as described in the Bible.
A dagger crafted from meteorite and the remains of King Tut's stillborn daughters are among the stunning artifacts found in the tomb.
Cleopatra Becomes Queen of Egypt
Ancient Empires: Cleopatra Becoming a Queen
Following the death of her father, Ptolemy XII Auletes, Cleopatra is crowned Queen of Egypt.
3 Everyday Objects of Ancient Egypt
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Built during a time when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world, the pyramids—especially the Great Pyramids of Giza—are some of the most magnificent man-made structures in history.
Some board games in Egypt date back 5,000 years.
The enduring myth of a bird reborn from its ashes spans cultures, religions and millennia.
The challenge lies in defining what qualifies as a civilization.
As Egypt's 'New Isis,' Cleopatra cultivated the image of a living goddess
Felines served a useful purpose in ancient Egyptian households and were eventually associated with deities.
Built in the third century B.C., the towering structure was among the seven wonders of the ancient world.
The venom of an asp—or even a cobra—supposedly killed the legendary queen of Egypt. Is it true?
It took one artifact, two scholars and 20 years to decode a lost ancient language.
From axes to swords to chariots, see the weapons that helped make ancient Egyptian warriors formidable.
New discoveries show that Giza's ancient pyramids are still full of surprises.
