Publication Date: 26 May 2016
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Tutankhamun: The Very Latest
“... could be metal, could be organic”. Perhaps the Antiquity Minister’s words didn’t have quite the same romance as Howard Carter’s “wonderful things” in 1922, however, the tantalising promise behind the words was just as powerful. But now the Ministry of Antiquities seems to be backing away from their former enthusiasm about secret chambers in Tutankhamun’s tomb, and the prospect of Queen Nefertiti waiting to be discovered.
Avenue of Sphinxes
While his name might not be as well known as others, Nectanebo I’s most famous contribution to Egypt is today one of Luxor’s must-sees: the Avenue of Sphinxes.
Red Pyramid
The world’s first colossal true, smooth-sided pyramid. King Sneferu’s Red Pyramid provided a blueprint for his son’s own monument: the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Famous Faces
We are drawn to faces. A person’s looks can sell products, but do they also make archaeological discoveries more memorable—and marketable?
Egypt: Land of Immortality
A new exhibition at the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities showcases how the Egyptians prepared for eternal life. Enjoy stunning photos of some of the exhibition’s priceless artefacts.
Hatshepsut
The life and motivations of the amazing Queen Hatshepsut: Princess, Wife, Mother, Regent, Pharaoh, Disowned. Plus, news of a discovery on Elephantine Island that tells us more about the female pharaoh’s early years—and the Hatshepsut backlash.