Lost carvings of King Tut’s grandfather, other pharaohs discovered in Nile River

Lost carvings of King Tut’s grandfather, other pharaohs discovered in Nile River

It’s a deep dive into ancient Egypt. Archaeologists discovered hieroglyphic-inscribed rock carvings of several significant pharaohs — including an ancestor of King Tutankhamun — at the bottom of the Nile River. The find provides “new historical information” on their legendary rules over several eras, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Ancient rock carvings of … Read more

These are the most fascinating objects from King Tut’s tomb

These are the most fascinating objects from King Tut’s tomb

British archaeologist Howard Carter spent a decade-plus in the early 1900s fruitlessly sifting through the sands of Egypt’s Valley of the Kings for his patron, Lord Carnarvon. But after 15 years of unsuccessful toil, Carter finally struck gold in 1922: He found steps going down into the desert floor that would reveal a buried tomb, … Read more