The symbols they used were called hieroglyphs, which comes from a Greek word meaning ‘sacred carving’. The ancient Egyptians believed that hieroglyphs had been invented by the gods.

Amongst the objects unearthed were terracotta miniature replications of funeral shines and fragments from the heads of the ancient Egyptian and Roman Gods bearing likeness to Aphrodite and Isis.

During a diving expedition in the Nile River, archaeologists in Egypt discovered rock carvings featuring depictions of ...

The ancient ... of a jackal. Isis was an important goddess with many roles. She helped the dead enter the afterlife, was the divine mother of the pharaohs and a protector of Egypt.

The first-ever example of an ancient Egyptian petroglyph depicting a zodiac sign has been discovered at a rock art site on the western bank of the Nile. Consisting of a crudely engraved creature ...

An artisan works on an alabaster artwork at a workshop in Luxor, Egypt, on Jan. 10, 2025. Amidst the ancient temples and tombs in Egypt's Luxor, skilled artisans continue to transform alabaster ...

In a Facebook post, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities shared photos showing the intricate carvings and lively ... of the most important cities in ancient Egyptian history," says the Ministry ...

LUXOR, Egypt, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Amidst the ancient temples and tombs in ... Though alabaster carving once faced decline, it now enjoys a resurgence fueled by younger generations' interest.