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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Ancient Egyptians left behind a trove of artifacts that shed light on daily life during the civilization's 3000-year existence.
For millennia, ancient Egyptian doctors were trailblazers—and evidence detected on skulls suggests its doctors may have even attempted to treat cancer.
Ancient Egypt was the preeminent civilization in the Mediterranean world from around 3100 B.C. to its conquest in 332 B.C.
The final resting place of Egypt’s most famous queen remains a mystery.
Built in the third century B.C., the towering structure was among the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Here’s what ancient Egyptians really believed—and how the myth of the mummy’s curse took hold.
A volcanic eruption and shift in climate could have triggered a series of ancient calamities—from pestilence to locusts—as described in the Bible.
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