By 14, he had taught himself multiple languages and later explained how humans see colour. But his genius mind helped unlock ancient Egypt's lost codeThomas Young was a remarkable 18th-century polymath who knew several languages by the age of 14 and later made important contributions to s...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
A 3,000-year-old Ramesses II inscription sparks fresh mystery over Egypt’s lost city of MasnNew discoveries at Tell Abu Seify offer clues to the ancient city of Masn. A sandstone lintel bearing Ramesses II's titles was found at the...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
A 1,600-year-old Egyptian mummy was found with Homer’s Iliad tucked inside its abdomen. Its purpose remains a mysteryAn intriguing discovery in Egypt revealed an ancient mummy with a papyrus fragment of Homer's Iliad resting on its abdomen. This fragment, ...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
18 tombs dating back 2,000 years revealed 24 golden tongues inside the mouths of the dead — In 2026, archaeologists uncovered the bizarre purpose behind the ancient Egyptian ritualThe burials date to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods of ancient Egypt, spanning roughly 322 B.C. to A.D. 395. This places the ritual more th...
23 Aug, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
2,000 years ago, a Tamil trader left his name across 5 ancient tombs in Egypt’s Valley of Kings; Here’s what inscriptions revealTamil Brahmi inscriptions were recently identified in ancient Egyptian tombs. These inscriptions reveal Tamil merchants travelled deep into...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Ancient Egyptian crocodile mummies reveal surprising secret about a lost species worshipped over 2,000 years agoAncient crocodile mummies from Kom Ombo are revealing new secrets about Egyptian religion. DNA analysis identified a forgotten species, the...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Hidden for over a century, these Egyptian princesses may have been elite warriors, according to their 4,000-year-old bonesForgotten for a century inside a Cairo museum basement, 4,000-year-old royal bones are rewriting ancient Egyptian history. Historians long ...
28 Jul, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Ancient Egyptian princesses buried with bows and daggers may have been trained fighters, as 3,800-year-old bones show arm changes and injuriesNew research suggests ancient Egyptian princesses trained with weapons found in their tombs. Bone changes on royal skeletons align with wea...
18 Jul, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Egyptian Pyramids to get a makeover: Country's richest family is planning a $41 million revamp of one of the seven wonders of the worldNaguib Sawiris is investing an additional 500 million Egyptian pounds for Giza Plateau redevelopment. This funding will introduce electric ...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
The Mummy Returns: Scientists recreate voice of 3,000-year-old Egyptian Mummy NesyamunScientists have remarkably recreated a vowel-like sound from the vocal tract of Nesyamun, an ancient Egyptian priest who lived around 1100 ...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Archaeologists found a spiral catacomb beneath Alexandria, and it changed how they understood burial in Roman EgyptBelow the vibrant city of Alexandria, the enigmatic Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa unfold, revealing a fascinating tapestry of Egyptian, Greek...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Archaeologists uncover Egyptian monument showing a Roman emperor portrayed as a pharaohAn ancient Egyptian stela, 2,000 years old, was discovered in Luxor. It shows Roman Emperor Tiberius as an Egyptian Pharaoh. This artifact ...
08 May, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Alexandria’s Lost Pleasure Barge: How a 2,000-Year-Old Egyptian Thalamegos Reveals Roman-Era LuxuryA remarkable 2,000-year-old Egyptian pleasure barge, a thalamegos, has been discovered off Alexandria's coast. This ancient vessel, designe...
03 Mar, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
'New discovery' inside Egypt's Pyramid of Khufu revealed during Sharjah International Book FairA significant archaeological find is set to be revealed in 2026. Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass announced a new discovery within the Pyramid ...
09 Nov, 2025, 06.13 AM IST
1800-year old Roman city unearthed at Luxor, Egypt.The city dates back to second and third century (BC) according to reports.
25 Jan, 2023, 01.54 PM IST
Historians could change world history with discovery of Cleopatra's tomb. Details hereA new tunnel under Taposiris Magna temple has been discovered that might lead to Queen Cleopatra's mausoleum. If it happens, the history of...
16 Nov, 2022, 11.44 PM IST
Archaeologists unearth ancient beer factory in EgyptDr. Matthew Adams, one of the leaders of the Egyptian-American mission that made the discovery, said they believe the beer was used in roya...
14 Feb, 2021, 08.11 PM IST