The artifacts reveal the harsh working conditions in ancient Egyptian gold mines under the rule of the Ptolemaic dynasty.

The wrapping of the fabrics has created an intricate pattern on the mummy's face which resembles the architectural design of Egypt's famous pyramids. The amount of precision and finesse in the ...

For many years, however, there were few protocols for the preservation or proper excavation of artifacts. “We used to have to beg to get on site,” Sophie Jackson, an archaeologist at the ...

A passerby discovered a rare Viking-era iron bracelet in a wetland on the Swedish island of Öland. The open-ended bracelet style is rare in large part because of the use of iron. Officials plan ...

Q: What is the Dollar worth against the Egyptian Pound? A: One Dollar is worth 50.5529 Egyptian Pounds today Q: Is the Dollar going up or down against the Egyptian Pound? A: Today's exchange rate ...

“including select artifacts from the Middle East, China, Africa, ancient Egypt, and Central America.” Opens March 29th, continues through Spring 2026. The Mütter Museum — whose Spit Spreads ...

In “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” the first Indiana Jones movie from 1981, the famous archaeologist locates the Ark in the lost city of Tanis, Egypt.