The painted limestone bust is one of the most famous works of Ancient Egyptian art. Its namesake queen lived and reigned during the 18th dynasty of the New Kingdom and was the wife of King ...

The Roman-era temple of Esna, 60 kilometers south of Luxor in Egypt, is undergoing extensive restoration work in an Egyptian-German cooperation project. The temple proper no longer exists ...

X-ray analysis has revealed hidden details in ancient Egyptian paintings, suggesting artists at the time were allowed to add their own personal touches. The first is a painting of Ramesses II ...

"In the shimmering light, the paintings would have almost come to ... You can see landscapes with Egyptian characters; foods and flowers; and some imposing theatrical masks.