Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. Researchers sequenced whole genomes ...

Here’s how it works. Finds from a suspected ancient astronomical observatory (right) in the 6th century BCE, overlaid with the Temple of Buto, Egypt (left) at which the artefacts were found.

Designed with geometric forms that evoke the pyramids in the backdrop, the museum invites visitors to journey through ancient Egypt’s 3,000-year history, starting with the unification of Upper ...

Performing administrative tasks in ancient Egypt may not sound physically demanding, but new research has revealed that being a scribe left a mark on the skeletons of the men who held those ...

The joint archaeological mission between Egypt and the United States has brought to light the upper part of a colossal statue of the pharaoh Ramses II. The exploration, led by Dr. Basem Jihad of the ...

Science Ancient DNA shows genetic link between Egypt and Mesopotamia: ‘Highly significant’ By Associated Press Published July 2, 2025, 4:20 p.m. ET ...