In the silence of the desert, Matta El Maskine (1919–2006) found God—and transformed modern Coptic monasticism. His life of prayer and solitude still speaks to seekers longing for depth today.

The discovery of a tomb belonging to a high-profile figure known for his multiple talents has intrigued archaeologists.

The four clay troughs were initially thought to have served as stands for gold-plated staffs. Now, a researcher has presented ...

CAIRO — Archaeologists have discovered the large limestone burial chamber of an unidentified ancient Egyptian pharaoh near the city of Abydos dating to about 3,600 years ago during a chaotic ...

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The limestone tomb chamber, dating to about 3,600 years ago, of an unknown ancient Egyptian king, discovered during excavations by Penn Museum and Egyptian archeologists, is seen in Abydos ...

Six Russian tourists were killed on Thursday after a viewing submarine sank near the Egyptian resort city of ... s forecast showed clear skies, light winds, and warm conditions.

Ancient Egyptian mythology held that Abydos served as the burial place for Osiris, god of the underworld. Many of history’s earliest pharaohs also chose to be interred there inside a sprawling ...

By Alan Yuhas Archaeologists have unearthed the huge tomb of an unknown pharaoh at an Egyptian necropolis ... of a high desert cliff where strong winds carry gusts of sand. In some places around ...

Burial chamber unearthed seven meters (23 feet) underground It was discovered at important ancient Egyptian city Abydos The pharaoh's name was obliterated by ancient tomb robbers March 27 (Reuters ...

Damaging winds leading to localised damage are also expected in parts of the Eastern Cape. Impact-based warnings Orange Level 5 warning: Severe thunderstorms leading to flooding, damage to settlements ...

The pyramids of Khafre, center, and Khufu (Cheops) on the Giza plateau, on the outskirts of the Egyptian capital Cairo, on February 25, 2025. The pyramids of Khafre, center, and Khufu (Cheops ...