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A rock art panel near Aswan, Egypt, may depict a rare example of an elite individual from the First Dynasty, shedding light on the formation of the ancient Egyptian state.

Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed a collection of ancient tools that were used in religious rituals from the Temple of the Pharaohs (Boto) in Kafr El-Sheikh governorate north of Cairo.

Scientists at Washington State University not only discovered how to recreate the color known as "Egyptian Blue," they also found this ancient pigment has potential modern uses that its inventors ...

5 genius everyday tools from ancient Egypt that still make sense today When we think of ancient Egypt, we often imagine huge pyramids, gold-laden tombs, and grand temples.

Egyptian archaeologists recently discovered a 3,000-year-old mining complex including remnants of ancient homes, workshops and baths. The site was found near Marsa Alam.

Credit: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities One of the most notable installations within the observatory is a sloping shadow clock, a sundial variant commonly used in ancient societies.

As the archaeology work progresses, the investigators said they expect to learn how the ancient Egyptians performed astronomy, using tools slowly being analyzed as they are uncovered.

The astronomical observatory, designed to track the movement of the sun and stars, is thought to be around 2,500 years old.