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Egyptian tombs were built to foil tomb robbers, but it seldom worked. When the priests of Amen finally did hide their Pharaohs, they remained lost until the 19th century.

You'd never expect to find exotic animals living in the heart of rural dairy land, Southern Wisconsin.

It is evident that "Thracians had wealth which rivaled that of any other great kingdom of the time", Prof. James Sickinger said to a Time magazine correspondent

When the Priests of Amen hid the mummies of their pharaohs from tomb robbers in the 20th Dynasty, they did the job so well the tombs remained hidden until the 1800s.

The Great Sphinx symbolizes the greatness of Ancient Egypt. As a guardian of the tombs of Valley of the Kings, its meaning is absolute; but its origins are questioned.

With the recent discovery of KV 63 near Tutankhamun's tomb, an anomaly found by radar back in 2000 is now being looked at more carefully.

Tutankhamen may conjure the most readily iconic images associated with Egypt's ancient past but his wife, Ankhesenamun, also has a story to tell.

Egyptian workers who carved out and painted the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings stopped working to demand delivery of their proper pay.

The River Nile has for centuries been the lifeblood of Egypt, its Pharaonic legacy now a magnate for visitors embarking on a luxury cruise down the Nile.

There's a new tomb discovery in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. KV63 is located near KV62, Tutanhkamun's tomb. It's full of sarcophagi and funerary jars.

Temple visiting aside these tips from first-hand experiences help new visitors to get the most out of their Nile River cruising experience

Part three of a series on Nile Cruising returning from Aswan to Luxor and Ancient Thebes.

Part four of a series on Nile Cruising exploring Ancient Thebes and the Valley of the Kings.

Egypt is the ancient land of Pharaohs, Pyramids and Pylons. Visiting this historic land is to rediscover the magical world of gods, Kings and their legendary exploits.

There is something very special about Egypt. Head straight for Cairo and see the Pyramids at Luxor and the Sphinx; cruise the Nile and enjoy the Red Sea beach resorts.

Hot air balloon flights show guests Egypt's vast Sahara Desert. Floating 1000 feet in the air, tourists look down at the Theban Necropolis and the West Bank of the Nile.

There are things you should consider before hopping on a hot air balloon on your vacation.

Originally excavated in 1880, this 3,500 year old necropolis was lost beneath the shifting sands of Egypt, but has now been found thanks to Belgian scientists.

Egypt is a hugely popular travel destination boasting over a hundred ancient temples and tombs. This list attempts to detail some of the most popular sights to visit.

Howard Carter's discovery of the remains and artifacts of Tutankhamen sparked an interested in Egyptology and Ancient Egypt that remains to the present day.

Egyptian treasures, including Tjuya's coffin, a golden diadem and dagger, are displayed in "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs".

The first man to worship a single god, Akhenaten radically changed life in Egypt during his life, only to have it undone after his death and his name erased from history.

Ramses II of Egypt was taller than any other Pharaoh, reigned longer, lived longer, and sired more children. He was truly deserving of his title "The Great."

Egyptian tomb art is not quite like the art we have today, where a single artist will create the whole piece. Instead, a different craftsman would complete each step.

It’s called the Temple of the Magicians because it is so steep that the legend is this Mayan ruin in the Yucatan was built by a mystical dwarf.

Ancient Egyptians mummified millions of animals during their 3000 years of reign, preserving almost every type of animal that lived in Egypt.

Archaeology is becoming more popular year on year. But some say the public gets in the way of serious and very long term research

History, casinos, sea, shopping and a religious community that rejects the trappings of modern life can all be found on a day trip from Philadelphia.......

Travelers to Egypt can view the building projects and artifacts of one of the ancient world's most unusual female sovereigns.

After King Tut's tomb was discovered, mysterious deaths occurred. Was this the work of a curse involving the Egyptian pharaoh's tomb?

One of the most spectacular tombs belongs to the sons of 19th Dynasty Rameses II. While little of material value was found, it is the largest tomb found so far.

Gardaland may be Italy's biggest, best-known theme park and one of Europe's best, but Lake Garda offers three other top family amusement parks for children and parents.

In 1972 over 1.7m people visited the 'King Tut' exhibition in London, to see the golden treasures of Egypt's boy pharaoh. In November 2007 Tutankhamun returns to London

Choosing between luxury hotels in Egypt becomes difficult, with Nile river boutique hotels, luxury hotels in cities or unique desert eco-lodges increasingly available.

Egyptian tomb art wasn't just for decoration. It had a magical and religious function in the dead person's journey to the afterlife.

A 2009 bombing in the Khan el-Khalili Market raised questions about the safety of tourists traveling in Egypt. Group tours to Egypt can help minimize the risks.

The Nile has always been the lifeblood of Egypt. These days tourists have discovered that to cruise the Nile provides a comfortable way of seeing historical sites.

Pastel buildings, duty-free shopping and manicured gardens are just some of Hamilton's highlights.

The origins of canine biology has been long debated, although all agree that the history of dog, a member of the Canidae family, and man goes back a long way.

Cruise the Nile in style on the new Oberio Zahra, a river vessel designed for travellers demanding the last word in luxury.

Nefertiti rose from obscurity to become the wife of a pharoah, co-founder of a religion, king maker and then virtually disappeared from history.

Get away from the crowds and the cold into the warm exotic climate of North Africa. Embrace Morocco and Egypt as perfect Xmas and New Year destinations.

After a career as a circus strongman, Belzoni amazed the world with the Egyptian treasures he unearthed.

The history of Egypt dates back to 9500 BC, with the beginning of Egypt's Pre-dynastic Period.

Ramesses III emulated Ramesses II the Great, built Medinet Habu, survived a labor strike and tried a queen for attempting to kill him.

Egyptians are welcoming to western tourists. But visitors to Egypt can find the different culture, language, and environment a challenge. Some simple tips can help.

The accidental discovery of a rock by a soldier would change Egyptology and provide a window into the language and belief systems of a celebrated ancient culture.

The Englishwoman, Dorothy L. Eady, believed from a child that she was a reincarnated priestess of Seti I, Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt.