Amidst the ancient temples and tombs in Egypt Luxor skilled artisans continue to transform alabaster -- a luminous stone once cherished by pharaohs - ...

Excavations of a 2500-year-old tomb compound in the Negev desert in southern Israel revealed ancient trade caravans traveling ...

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 ...

His deliberate strokes echo the creativity of pharaohs who once commissioned alabaster statues and vessels. "We use the same techniques, tools, and materials employed in ancient Egypt to craft ...

Archaeologists have just uncovered the first known funeral home from ancient Egypt. The complex included a mummification ...

What is a 2,500-year-old burial site doing in a previously unknown location in the Negev Highlands? Researchers from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) recently uncovered this remarkable tomb ...

Could the iconic Djed Pillar of ancient Egypt have served a practical purpose in constructing the pyramids? This video explores the theory that the Djed Pillar, combined with alabaster bases and ...

Located near Tlalim Junction, the excavation site has revealed dozens of tombs containing a rich variety of artifacts.

The site, south of Beer-Sheva, contains dozens of tombs believed to belong to individuals from caravans that passed through the region, highlights the Negev''s role as an international crossroads ...

Notable discoveries inside the tombs included an Egyptian alabaster plate, a solid cylindrical bowl and cork that have all been dated to the late second or early third dynasty era by experts at ...