A treasure trove of Egyptian artefacts unearthed in Saqqara, EgyptArchaeologists have hit the jackpot as they unearth a buried treasure of Egyptian artefacts, including idols, mummified coffins, manuscript...
31 May, 2022, 08.20 PM IST
1700-yr-old Speyer wine, 3,200-yr-old cheese: A look at the world's oldest food discoveriesIn 2010, Chinese archaeologists dug up a 2,400-year-old pot of soup.
04 Apr, 2021, 10.17 AM IST
Did ancient big cheeses love lacto?That cheese was so prized as to be stored away in an ancient Egyptian aristocrat’s tomb is not surprising; even the gods loved all kinds of...
22 Aug, 2018, 10.46 PM IST
Bespoke experiences galore: A perfect, customised tour to get the best out of your visitA customised tour comes with the single most important benefit - it takes you beyond the touristy aspects.
22 Feb, 2018, 05.41 AM IST
- Christie’s exceptional sale 2014 realises $53.1 million
The top price was paid for Sekhemka, an exceptional Egyptian painted limestone statue dating to the Old Kingdom, Late Dynasty 5, circa 2400...
11 Jul, 2014, 04.39 PM IST
- Pharoahs and fantasy in Egypt
The erstwhile capital of Egypt, Memphis is still abundant in natural beauty and the contrasting arid desert of Saqqara - the necropolis of ...
29 Jan, 2009, 04.00 AM IST
- Memphis Marvels
The pyramids and ancient art works around the sites of Memphis, Saqqara and Dahshur in Egypt mesmerise people.
11 Jul, 2007, 10.30 PM IST
- Careering through Cairo
After transiting through the glitz, glamour and sheer scale of Dubai airport, the Cairo airport is a bit of an anti climax.
06 Jul, 2007, 03.53 AM IST