Amidst the ancient temples and tombs in Egypt Luxor skilled artisans continue to transform alabaster -- a luminous stone once cherished by pharaohs - ...
An artisan works on an alabaster artwork at a workshop in Luxor, Egypt, on Jan. 10, 2025. Amidst the ancient temples and ...
"This is not just a profession but an art form. With precision, I carve alabaster stone into beautiful statues, elegant vases, and other pieces," said Gamal Mahmoud, a 61-year-old master craftsman.
Archaeologists have just uncovered the first known funeral home from ancient Egypt. The complex included a mummification ...
Two of the tombs were comprised of mud bricks, and the other two were carved into surface-level ... inside the tombs included an Egyptian alabaster plate, a solid cylindrical bowl and cork that ...
This will be Meyer’s first go-round with a revolving restaurant — still the only one in the city — but he has fond memories ...
Reckon the Middle East is a no-go zone for tourists right now? Think again. The sights along Egypt’s lifeblood will amaze ...